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UTA ranked No. 5 for transfer students
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The latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report lists UTA as No. 5 in the nation for universities that enroll the most transfer students.
UT Arlington accepted 5,812 transfer students in fall 2019, according to the U.S. News list, which reviewed data from 1,138 colleges and universities.
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UTA recognizes Black History Month
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This week, UT Arlington marks the beginning of Black History Month in celebration and recognition of the contributions of African Americans to society and history.
“Black History Month offers us the chance to pause, reflect and honor the past, present, and future of Black people,” said Relius Johnson, assistant director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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'A Degree that Makes a Difference'
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In today’s increasingly global world, employers are beginning to place more value on a liberal arts education, which provides graduates with a dynamic, far-reaching knowledge base.
Three alumni share stories that support a report by the Association of American Colleges and Universities showing that employers felt candidates with broad learning were most prepared for long-term career success.
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Write for diversity story contest
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UTA Libraries encourages students, faculty, and staff to share their creativity and insight in Shifting Perspectives: A Short Story Diversity Contest.
Write a fiction story on how the shifting of perspectives has allowed for a more inclusive and equitable viewpoint. The top prize is a $500 gift card.
Submissions are due by Sunday, April 18. Winners will be announced Friday, May 21, on World Diversity Day.
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Teams features deployment
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Effective Friday, Feb. 5, Teams users will now receive new features as they are deployed. Users will no longer be allowed to get new features before they are widely released. Read more.
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Maverick Meal Kits
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Maverick Meal Kits offer one menu Monday-Wednesday, another Wednesday-Friday, and both on Wednesday. Go to What's On The Menu, click on the location, and scroll down. Orders must be placed at least two hours in advance. Call 817-272-2304.
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COVID impact case study
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Watch "Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19: A Case Study" at 2-3:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, on Zoom and Facebook Live. Register and watch via Zoom for CEU credit.
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Get ready for Friday's UT System Heart Walk
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February is American Heart Month, and UT System encourages all UT Arlington employees to take a 10-minute walk at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, as part of the UT System Heart Walk.
Email wellness@uta.edu if you would like to receive a commemorative pin.
If your blood pressure is high, you are invited to attend a Livongo Heart Health webinar at noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, to learn about hypertension solutions available to you. Livongo is a health and wellness program covered at 100% for UT SELECT medical plan members.
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