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| Wednesday, February 13, 2019 |
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Enrollment growth continues
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The spring semester brought 43,939 students, a 2.39 percent increase over spring 2018. The global student population is expected to exceed 60,000 this academic year. Read more.
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Professor elected to National Academy of Engineering
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Dereje Agonafer, Jenkins Garrett Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, an important benchmark for UTA's Texas Tier One status. Read more.
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TRIO receives funding
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UTA's TRIO programs received $200,000 in supplemental grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support STEM education and student access. Read more.
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USDA grant blends data, agriculture
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A UTA math professor will use a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to prepare graduate and undergraduate students for data-based careers in agriculture-related fields. Read more.
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AHA grant focused on diabetes
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A doctoral student received an American Heart Association grant to support research on impaired blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes patients. Read more.
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Students' design wins attention
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Aviation Week & Space Technology recently mentioned a UTA aerospace engineering student team that crafted an award-winning conceptual design for a missile system. Read more.
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Online nursing program celebrates 10th year
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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation is commemorating a decade of its online RN-to-BSN degree, which has transformed the college into the state’s largest producer of bachelor’s degree-prepared nurses and is meeting the needs of students who require flexible schedules. Read more.
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Youngblood honored
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Rose Youngblood, second from left, was one of this year’s recipients of the 2018 Mujeres Legendarias Award. Youngblood, associate vice president of development and university initiatives in the Office of Institutional Advancement, was honored for her contributions to higher education through fundraising and volunteer work. Read more.
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Honor a student employee
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Make your nomination for the Outstanding Student Employee Awards by today, Wednesday, Feb. 13. The graduate and undergraduate winners each receive a cash award and a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship. Read more.
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Valentine's Day Buffet
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The University Club serves up beef tenderloin, chicken picatta, and more for a Valentine's Day buffet Thursday, Feb. 14. Cost is $8.80 per person. For reservations, call 817-272-1867. See the menu.
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Check Service Awards list
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Faculty and staff members reaching milestones of 10 years or more of service should review the 2019 Service Awards list for accuracy. Email any changes, additions, or deletions to hrspecialprojects@uta.edu by Friday, Feb. 15.
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