UTA'S E-NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
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MONDAY, SEPT. 15, 2025
🎓🏫 "It's our people who make UTA what it is. Our students who bring curiosity and energy. Our faculty who bring expertise and passion. And our staff who make everything work." — President Jennifer Cowley, State of the University, Sept. 11.
Today's MavWire is 728 words, a five minute read.
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Welcome to the new MavWire
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MavWire has a refreshed look and feel, focusing on campus news and stories.Â
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What changed: There is a new section—ÂÂMav Bites—where you’ll find short, need-to-know campus information. We’re also introducing a new MavWire so we can better track your requests. You’ll need to use this form to have any submissions considered, and if you’re submitting a photo or graphic, it must be sized horizontally to 1240 x 720 pixels.
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Going deeper: As we refresh the look and feel of the two campus e-newsletters, we’ve also updated our . It’s important to review these before making a submission. Make sure to utilize the events calendar to expand your organization's reach to the entire campus community. Thank you for your continued engagement with UTA by reading and submitting to MavWire.
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What makes a LinkedIn post take off?
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Are you struggling with LinkedIn? UTA's Daniel Usera is here to help!
You should know: Everyone has been there, staring at a daunting blank LinkedIn profile or wondering why your posts aren't landing. Dr. Usera, a faculty member in the Department of Marketing, studies what makes a profile stand out and content that truly connects.
Go Deeper: Through a random sample of 991 posts, Dr. Usera revealed that tags and hashtags significantly increase the expected number of reactions, with tags also substantially increasing comments. His latest research uncovers patterns anyone can use to boost engagement and get noticed, without coming across as self-promotional or “cringey.” Read more about growing your LinkedIn here.
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UTA sets record freshman class for fall 2025
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UTA set a new enrollment record this fall, enrolling more than 5,100 first-time-in-college students—the largest freshman class in its 130-year history and a 7.6% increase compared to fall 2024. UTA’s total enrollment is 42,710, an annual increase of 2.6%.
Why it matters: The record-breaking class underscores UT Arlington’s commitment to increasing access and offering a wide range of degrees that appeal to both traditional and non-traditional students while preparing them for the workforce needs of North Texas and beyond. Five UTA colleges also experienced enrollment jumps: College of Nursing and Health Innovation (11.5%), College of Science (10.6%), College of Liberal Arts (6.6%), School of Social Work (5%) and College of Business (3.9%).
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Go deeper: Many students select UTA because of its commitment to optimizing student success and helping ensure graduates seamlessly transition into their careers and maximize the return on the investment of their degrees. Among the top 5% of research institutions nationwide, UTA is one of 21 universities recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education’s new designations for expanding access to higher education and helping graduates earn competitive wages.
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Want to lead a values-driven team?
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The MavsManager Foundations Program is designed for managers with one to two years of leadership experience to gain a deeper understanding of how teams navigate challenges together.
Developing leadership: Effective managers seek to lead a team in an environment where there is alignment, participatory decision-making, and consistent results. This cohort is designed to help you rethink your approach to teamwork and gain mastery of leading your team.Â
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What's next:Â Be part of the program. Applications close Monday, Sept. 29.Â
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🤲 North Texas Giving Day is fast approaching; you can help further UTA's commitment towards student success and innovation culture by our scholars. Donate by Thursday, Sept. 18.
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🍦 UTA alumnus or alumna who work at the University, come grab a scoop at the Alumni@Work ice cream social Thursday, Sept. 18.
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👨‍🎨  Trajé del Bailé is a series of painted masks and costumes that represent Latin America’s breadth of historical dance traditions. Open through Thursday, Nov. 20.
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🤝 Mav Power is more than a donation; your gift to the Employee Emergency Fund delivers immediate aid to colleagues in crisis.
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🧠Rise to New Horizons at the UT System-wide symposium, highlighting the outstanding research contributions of our postdoctoral scholars Friday, Sept. 19.Â
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The University of Texas at Arlington
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