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First semesters can shape your future. Handle the rigorous coursework and you’re on the road to graduation and […]
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Telehealth Physiotronic Chips, 2032
Telehealth often refers to something simple like email communication between doctors and patients. But in J.-C. Chiao’s laboratory, the term invokes a science fiction movie. Dr. Chiao, the Jenkins Garrett Professor of Electrical Engineering, and psychology Associate Professor Yuan Bo Peng are designing computer chips that can be placed inside the body, on the body, or in medical instruments to monitor and improve patient care. […]
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Grand Gratitude
Donors feted at College Park Center dedication
When fueled by passion, innovation, and generosity, dreams can become reality. Look no further than College Park Center for proof. The $78 million special events showpiece provided a striking backdrop for a dedication celebration in March to honor UT Arlington’s closest friends and supporters for helping make the long-anticipated venture a dream come true. “College Park Center represents the hopes and dreams of so many,” President James […]
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Los Angeles, California
Jessica Carrillo ’09
Last year found Jessica Carrillo ’09 living the daydreams of a legion of teenage girls. Not only did she meet Twilight star Robert Pattinson, she spoke with him at length about his latest film. It’s all part of the job for Carrillo, 27, who hosts the Los Angeles-based Telemundo entertainment show Acceso Total. “I’m a big fan of his, so I was really nervous,” she […]
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Sparking a Transformation
Rarely does the opportunity arise to forever change the face of a university. But College Park Center is just such a history maker. Not only does the dazzling facility fulfill the long-held dreams of a generation of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends, it represents a symbol of UT Arlington’s rising arc of excellence.
The grand opening of College Park Center was a night like no other in UT Arlington’s 117-year history, the electricity of the moment rivaled only by the promise of what lay ahead.
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Cancer Crusaders
Breakthroughs in tissue engineering and optical imaging have brought UT Arlington bioengineers millions of dollars in funding to fight the disease that took more than 570,000 American lives last year.
The numbers are alarming. The National Cancer Institute estimates that almost half the country’s male population will have some form of cancer, as will about one in three women. Though survival rates continue to improve, almost 35 percent of Americans diagnosed with cancer will die within five years. Three UT Arlington bioengineering researchers aim to improve those statistics.
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