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New alliance formed
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Twenty of the nation’s top research universities—including UT Arlington—announced the formation of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities to increase opportunity for those historically underserved by higher education.
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Latino humanities studies
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UT Arlington, alongside some of the nation’s other top Hispanic-serving research universities, are working together on cross-regional projects in Latino humanities studies.
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Honor society donation
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A $50,000 gift from the Delta Theta Chapter 102 of Sigma, a nursing honor society, will provide a collaborative space in the new Smart Hospital where faculty can engage with students, enhancing the nursing learning environment.
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Scott in fellows program
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Stephanie Scott, associate vice president for Business Affairs and controller, was named to the 2022-23 Fellows Program of the National Association of College and University Business Officers.
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Forums for VP of Research and Innovation
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Virtual forums with final candidates for vice president for Research and Innovation are ongoing.
These forums are open to all students, faculty, and staff as an opportunity to engage with the finalists and provide feedback that will inform the final steps of the selection process. The sessions are:
- Candidate No. 1—was Wednesday, June 8; Give feedback.
- Candidate No. 2—was earlier today, Thursday, June 9; Give feedback.
- Candidate No. 3—10:45 a.m. Friday, June 10; Join the event.
Read more about the forums, candidate information, and feedback surveys.
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Abolmaali goes to Wayne State
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Ali Abolmaali has been named dean of the College of Engineering at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. His position starts Aug. 15. The chair of the Civil Engineering Department, he is the Dr. Tseng Huang Endowed Professor in Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics, the founding director of Center for Structural Engineering Research, and the professor-in-charge of the Structural Simulation Laboratory at UTA.
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SAC annual Staff Conference
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Don't miss the Staff Advisory Council's annual Staff Conference 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 10, in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center.
The conference is tailored to bringing staff together in a constructive, collaborative manner. The event is an opportunity for staff to network, learn, and build relationships with co-workers and business-support departments. The goal is to initiate collaborative relationships where staff are connected in working toward the goal of excellent student support.
Register to attend.
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Registrar website updated
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The Office of the Registrar website has been updated with increased utility and improved user experience. Find essential forums, calendars with important deadlines, and much more.
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Entrepreneurial success
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For UTA students, the Blackstone LaunchPad at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Innovation facilitates access to a global network of mentors and advisers, delivering proven startup resources and unique training opportunities.
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Internship repeat
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Civil engineering student Delaney Rainford is spending this summer as a construction intern at The Beck Group, the same firm where her dad, Clyde, has worked for more than two decades. She's interned there before.
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Social work and the law
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Sherece Shavel and Amber White collaborated to help students understand the intimate connection between the law and social work.
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Quest for Top Tier
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The latest Inquiry magazine shows how in its quest to qualify for the Texas National Research University Fund, UT Arlington revamped its research portfolio and charted a new course for the future.
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Accessibility training resources
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Make sure your electronic communications are accessible to everyone. UTA provides both teacher-led and self-paced accessibility training classes for faculty and staff.
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Parking notice for Wednesday
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Parking and traffic in the College Park District will be affected when the WNBA Dallas Wings host Kids Day at noon Wednesday, June 15. Park South Lower Level, F13, and Lot 50-South will be closed to support the event. Reduced-rate permit holders may park in Lot 49.
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Mavs at NCAA championships this week.
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Sophomore Arthur Petersen earned a sixth place finish in the javelin to highlight a tremendous first day for the UT Arlington Mavericks at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday evening in Eugene, Ore.
Nine Maverick men's and women's track and field athletes are competing at the highest of levels. The championships started Wednesday, June 8, and continue through Saturday, June 11.
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HR Coffee Time series
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Senior Human Resources business partners will discuss various topics in this new virtual series. Learn about Compensatory Time at the first session at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Register to attend.
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Juneteenth at Brazos Park
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Join the third annual Juneteenth Celebration 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Brazos Park for an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Black resilience and Black culture.
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Juneteenth Jubilee
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The Arlington Juneteenth Jubilee celebration will host a variety of events designed to feed the mind, body, and spirit Friday-Sunday, June 17-19.
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'Pride in the Archives'
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In celebration of Pride Month, materials from the Tarrant County and UTA LGBTQA+ collections will be on display for Pride in the Archives exhibit through Thursday, June 30, in Special Collections on the sixth floor of Central Library.
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