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New record for largest incoming class
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For the sixth year in a row, UTA has enrolled the most first-time-in-college students in University history, surpassing the fall 2021 total by nearly 7%, according to preliminary census numbers. A total of 4,463 first-time college students enrolled at UT Arlington for fall 2022, an increase of nearly 300 students over the previous year.
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Diversifying, strengthening STEM workforce
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Through programs that support students from underrepresented groups, College of Science professors are investing in the diversification of the nation’s STEM-talented workforce in response to the National Science Board's call for increased pathways for individuals to develop advanced skills that lead to jobs in science and engineering.
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Presidential investiture
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Join fellow Mavericks for the formal inauguration of UTA's 10th president, Jennifer Cowley, at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at College Park Center. A festival reception on Spaniolo Drive will immediately follow the event. An RSVP is appreciated but not required.
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North Texas Giving Day
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By making a gift to the UTA Scholarship Fund on NTX Giving Day Thursday, Sept. 22, you will help UTA expand its support of talented students as they work to complete their degrees. Early giving is open now.
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Maverick Speakers Series: Carla Hall
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Join UTA for "An Inspiring Evening with Carla Hall," celebrity chef, TV personality, and author, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Texas Hall as part of the Maverick Speakers Series. Hall competed on Bravo's Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars, spent seven years co-hosting ABC's Emmy-winning series The Chew, and is currently featured in the Food Network shows Thanksgiving, Holiday, and Halloween Baking Championships and Worst Cooks in America.
Tickets are free for faculty, staff, and students. For more information, visit uta.edu/maverickspeakers.
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CMAS Speaker Series: José Ralat
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José R. Ralat, Texas Monthly's taco editor, will speak on "The Fluid Taco: The adaptive tortilla in the United States of America," 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, as part of the Center for Mexican American Studies' speaker series.
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Hazing and reporting
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Faculty, staff, and organization advisors are invited to Keeping Up with HR (Hazing and Reporting). Listen to a panel discussion on hazing, warning signs, how to report, where to report, and programming resources noon-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Lunch provided.
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COVID-19 resources available on campus
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All Mavericks should remain vigilant concerning COVID‑19 and adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe. Find information and resources, such as the following, at uta.edu/coronavirus.
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