The Investiture of President Jennifer Cowley

‘Our state needs us to dream big’

The investiture of President Cowley celebrates her vision for the University to be one of the nation’s most inclusive and impactful research universities and officially ushers in a new era at UTA.
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What is an Investiture?

Steeped in tradition and protocol, an investiture is a formal ceremony conferring the official power of the office upon a new university president. At UTA, the investiture events are a celebration of everything the University has achieved in our history and the accomplishments to come under President Cowley’s leadership.

Traditions of the Investiture
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Investiture Ceremony

What:

All members and friends of the Maverick family are invited to attend Dr. Cowley’s Presidential Investiture Ceremony, where she will be formally conferred the authority and symbols of the UTA presidency. RSVP appreciated but not required.

When:

2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2022

Where:

UTA's College Park Center

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Street Festival Reception

What:

Join us immediately after the Presidential Investiture Ceremony for a street festival celebration of President Cowley and the possibilities on the horizon for the Maverick community. RSVP appreciated but not required.

When:

4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2022

Where:

Spaniolo Drive

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Celebrating the Investiture

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Street Festival Reception

The Maverick family gathered at the street festival reception to celebrate President Cowley after the Investiture ceremony, on September 30.

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The Investiture Ceremony

President Cowley was inaugurated as UTA's 10th overall president, on September 30.

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RECEIVING A KEY TO THE CITY

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross presented President Cowley with a key to the city during her Investiture ceremony, on September 30.

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Behind the Scenes

President Cowley is joined by Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Tamara Brown and student speaker Promise Robinson behind the...

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PRE-INVESTITURE DINNER CELEBRATION

President Cowley kicked off the celebration of her inauguration with a formal dinner with UTA faculty, staff, donors, and alumni, on September 29.

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CHARTING THE PATH FORWARD

President Cowley is prioritizing engagement with members and friends of the Maverick family to define five strategic themes and the near- and long-term strategies, initiatives, and goals that support them.

People and Culture Research and Innovation Student Success Finance Infrastructure Alumni and Community Engagement

Meet the President

Jennifer Cowley, Ph.D., is the first female president of The University of Texas at Arlington and the 10th overall. She is also a professor of public affairs and planning in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs.

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Contact Information

Have Questions?

Contact UTA Special Events by emailing specialevents@uta.edu or calling 817-272-5300.