UTA In The News — Wednesday, September 25, 2024
UTA rises in the U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Texas at Arlington continues to be one of the nation’s top universities, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, student success and access, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The news was reported by the Austin American-Statesman and Yahoo! News.
UTA enrollment grows
The University has seen an increase in enrollment for fall 2024, with a total of 41,613 students. This growth highlights UTA's commitment to providing high-quality education and research opportunities, attracting students from across Texas and around the world, reports Arlington Patch.
Shifts in African American religious affiliation may affect voting
According to new research by UTA sociology professor Jason E. Shelton, the growth of the Black middle class has made African Americans less connected to the community. This shift may affect voting patterns, reports The New York Times and Texas Standard.
Jakarta struggles due to climate change
Sea-level rise is already a crisis in Jakarta, Indonesia, because the city is in a swampy area crisscrossed by 13 rivers. Now population growth has put strains on the city’s aging infrastructure, leaving residents without enough clean water and forcing many to dig illegal wells to pump groundwater, UTA’s public affairs and planning professor Deden Rukmana told Live Science.
UTA deaf studies coordinator helps Fort Worth Zoo
At the Fort Worth Zoo on Saturday, UT Arlington deaf studies coordinator Lisalee Egbert helped children and families within the deaf and hard of hearing community enjoy viewing the animals, reported CBS News.
Collaboration key to UTA grad’s independent bookstore in Pantego
Working with authors, writers, book clubs and local organizations has been the key to success for UT Arlington graduate Morgan Moore. She runs Pantego Books, the only independent bookstore in all 100 miles of Arlington, reports the Fort Worth Report.