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Monday, November 12, 2018
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Homecoming 2018

Maverick pride filled the campus Saturday as thousands of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members enjoyed fun and festivities for Homecoming 2018. See more photos.

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Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner

Honorees at the Distinguished Alumni Awards event Friday included Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, center front, who studied accounting in the 1970s at UTA. See more photos.

Kimberly Mayer

Associate vice president for research named

Kimberly Mayer, executive director of the Donna and Benjamin M. Rosen Bioengineering Center at the California Institute of Technology, was named associate vice president for research. Read more.

Weidong Zhou

Zhou developing implant to monitor brain

Weidong Zhou, a Distinguished Professor in electrical engineering, is developing an implant to monitor brain function after traumatic injuries or surgeries that can be absorbed by the body after use. Read more.

Gourley Foundation Scholarship winners

Fifteen Maverick students were honored at the annual Mary I. Gourley Foundation Scholarship luncheon. The foundation helps North Texas single parents afford college while serving as caregivers and breadwinners. Read more.

Policy change on withdrawal, course reduction

UTA policy 13-700—Medical and Compassionate Withdrawal and Course Reduction Requests—has been revised. Read more.

Farmers Market

Holiday Extravaganza

Bring the kids to enjoy arts and crafts, coloring, games for children, and photos with Santa Saturday, Nov. 17. Then stop by Mrs. Claus’ cookie decorating stand. Read more.

Great American Smokeout

"Smoke This, Not That" means go for brisket, not tobacco at the Great American Smokeout, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. The free barbecue lunch includes games and giveaways. Read more.

Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

No registration required to give blood through Thursday, Nov. 15. Look for the mobile units on the University and Library malls. Read more.

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