UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023

UTA graduates pose in front of the 2023 MavGrad lightedsign.

Inaugural MavGrad celebrates newest alumni

Hundreds of graduates and their families turned Brazos Park at The University of Texas at Arlington into the city’s biggest graduation party during the inaugural MavGrad Celebration.

Put on by the Division of Student Affairs, the May 11 event served as an opportunity for students to celebrate with their peers, friends, and family with free food, drinks, activities, and music.

Black excellence

UTA hosted a celebration of African American culture and achievement to honor this year’s Black graduates ahead of the University's commencement ceremonies. As students crossed the stage, they received Kente stoles from faculty members.

Born to be a nurse

Efferata Tigabu, a first-generation college student who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, is joining an alumni network of more than 270,000 former Mavericks and fulfilling a lifelong goal to become a nurse.

Kelcy Warren smiles in an official portrait.

Largest donation ever

UTA alumnus Kelcy Warren, executive chairman and chairman of the Board of Directors of Energy Transfer LP, has made a $12 million gift to help elevate UTA to the forefront of the growing resource and energy engineering field.

MAC renovation

New flooring, new equipment, and other upgrades are being installed in the Maverick Activities Center fitness center and weight area through Sunday, July 9. During this time, the fitness area will be closed. Read more about the renovation.

Jay Wheeler ticket offer

UTA faculty, staff, and students can purchase a discounted four-pack of tickets to the upcoming Jay Wheeler Emociones World Tour show, Saturday, June 3, at College Park Center. Use promo code UTAJAY at utatix.com/UTAJayW.

Campus accessibility survey

The UTA Disability Studies Minor and the Office of Facilities Management and Campus Operations invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the public to respond to a survey about accessibility, disability, and UTA facilities.