Start a Chapter

For information on starting an alumni chapter, contact the Alumni Association at 817–272‑2594 or uta_​alumni@​uta.​edu. To see a list of chapters, visit utaalumni​.org/​a​l​u​m​n​i​g​r​o​ups.

Singing a New Tune

The UT Arlington alma mater, Forever Arlington, has a new melody that befits the concert hall as well as the basketball arena. Sung publicly for the first time at the 2011 MavsMeet Convocation by the Marching Band, the song underwent a makeover by noted composer George Chave. An associate professor in the Department of Music, Dr. Chave was charged with penning a tune that was […]


Show Your Colors

Looking for ways to express your Maverick pride? Check out UT Arlington’s one-stop online shopping mall for hundreds of shirts, caps, outerwear, accessories, and other merchandise. The website includes links to the Alumni Association store, UT Arlington Bookstore, athletics store, Planetarium gift shop, and more. Go to uta​.edu/​s​h​o​p​o​n​l​ine.


Endowed Professorship is No Optical Illusion

A new distinguished professorship will honor Fort Worth physicist and businessman Richard Claytor while strengthening the University’s cutting-edge optics-related research. A $500,000 endowment established through a gift from Nelson Claytor, Richard’s son, will fund the professorship. Richard founded Fresnel Technologies, a leading manufacturer of molded plastic lenses and related optical components based in Fort Worth. He now serves as vice president. “Our hope is that […]

Drive in Style

Increase your horsepower with UT Arlington’s new Texas license plate. Offered through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the colorful tags are an ideal way to support deserving Mavericks. The cost of the plates varies—starting at less than $30 a year—and a percentage of the sale from each plate benefits student scholarships. Order yours today at myplates​.com/​g​o​/​uta.