Giving Thanks for Our Community |
Colleagues –
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and the home stretch of the semester, I want to express my appreciation for your dedication and resilience. You have met each challenge with flexibility, adaptability, and grace. I am grateful to come to work each day to a university full of talented faculty and staff who are fully investing in student success and its transformational impact.
Artificial intelligence is also having a transformational impact – on just about everything! It has certainly affected our work and given us pause to evaluate its role in teaching, learning, and ultimately, student success. To help navigate these waters, we have invited C. Edward Watson and José Antonio Bowen, coauthors of the book Teaching with AI to join us on campus November 19 and 20 to explore this evolving topic. I hope you will join this important conversation, either in person or via Teams. Please find more information below.
And of course, Happy Homecoming! I hope you are having a wonderful week enjoying our campus activities, and I look forward to seeing you out and about this weekend. Thank you to Student Affairs and all our campus teams who work year-round to create this opportunity for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and our community friends to remember why there’s no place like home(coming).
With Maverick Pride -
Tamara L. Brown, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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| Maverick Pantry Donation Drive |
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Join Student Government and UTA staff and faculty in the Fill the Pantry, Fill the Heart food drive to make sure every Maverick has enough to eat. The pantry has seen increased use and requests in recent weeks, and shoppers can now visit the Maverick Pantry twice through the end of November.
Additionally, the food drive has been extended. You may drop off donations today through Monday, Nov. 24. Find a list of the most needed items and more information here.
Donation bins may be found in the following locations:
- University Center (UC B160, B140 and 180)
- College Park Center
- Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement
- Military Science (College Hall)
- SAR Center (University Hall 102)
- School of Social Work
- Parking and Transportation
- UTA Police Department
- Military and Veteran Services
- Trinity Hall
You may also shop the wish list or make a donation.
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Brain Health Research Expansion |
UTA is expanding its research on brain health, focusing on how people navigate their surroundings and remember information.
Steven Weisberg, who joined UT Arlington as an assistant professor of psychology in September, is a cognitive neuroscientist with extensive experience in this field.
"It’s exciting to be at a university that’s engaging deeply with brain health research,” he said. “With UTA’s investment in imaging and neuroscience, we can ask bigger questions about how the brain changes with age and how we might help people stay sharper, longer."
Read more here.
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Faculty are encouraged to parter with Patrick Wilson, vice provost for online learning and academic innovation, in the elevation and development of online course material
Dr. Wilson and his team are exploring ways to streamline processes and increase capacity to support faculty.
Wilson is happy to meet with faculty or departments to discuss ideas or brainstorm new online programs and the marketing and technology needed to support them.
Contact Wilson for more information on collaborating with academic innovation.
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On Oct. 9, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered in the Bluebonnet Ballroom to honor the promotions of 75 esteemed faculty members. Congratulations to the honorees on this incredible achievement!
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| Office of the Provost Welcomes AI Book Authors |
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The Office of the Provost is pleased to welcome the coauthors of Teaching with AI to UTA.
To inspire campus-wide discussion of how AI is shaping the future of higher education—and what we can do about it - please join the Office of the Provost in welcoming two internationally renowned experts and authors to campus. On Nov. 19 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Trinity 104, C. Edward Watson will deliver a keynote: "Embracing AI as Essential Learning: Preparing Students for Life Beyond College." You may learn more or register to attend virtually here.
This event will be followed by a hands-on workshop conducted by José Antonio Bowen on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, also in Trinity 104. All faculty and staff are welcome. Due to limited space, please register here.
You are encouraged to pick up the book and familiarize yourself with its concepts in advance of these sessions.
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In October, Ashley Purgason, vice provost for student success, and Deidra Turner, assistant vice provost of advising and engagement, won the Outstanding Practice award for their poster presentation at the Texas Conference on Student Success. Congratulations!
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Creative Services Requests |
Do you have a creative project that needs an expert touch? Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement is here to help!
From billboards to wall graphics to magazines, MME creates visual designs that effectively brand and market the University. You may fill out a creative request form to kick off the process.
Learn more here.
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Library to Host Schieffer Exhibit |
The UTA Libraries' Special Collections is pleased to host Our Man in Vietnam, a collection of photographs donated by legendary journalist Bob Schieffer.
This free exhibit opens in January 2026. Learn more about the exhibit here.
Schieffer will visit campus as the featured guest for UTA’s Maverick Speakers Series event Feb. 10, 2026. Tickets available now.
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| Spring 2026 Graduation Date Change |
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Our partners at Globe Life Field have informed us that our intended date for the spring 2026 commencement ceremonies is no longer available due to baseball games scheduled for the Texas Rangers. The Office of the Provost and Student Affairs have consulted with leaders across campus to consider all possible alternatives and determined that Sunday, May 3, 2026, is the best option for UTA to host commencement.
Please reach out to Dr. David Eberhardt (david.eberhardt@uta.edu) with any questions about this change and any assistance you may need. Commencement Coordinators for each college are being notified, and our team will work with them to ensure additional information is shared in the weeks and months ahead.
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You may submit your Maverick Promise and how you are upholding that promise here.
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Provost Brown's next scheduled office hours session will be Thursday, Nov. 20, from 3:30-5 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students can drop by UAB 321 or sign up via email at provost@uta.edu.
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Do you have an upcoming event that Provost Brown should attend or speak? If so, send us the details! Submit a request to the Office of the Provost via the form on our website and we'll let you know if she's available.
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Have a story idea?
Have something that you want us to highlight in a future newsletter? If so, submit your idea to provost@uta.edu.
Missed an edition of the newsletter?
Prior editions of the monthly newsletter can be found online here.
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Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
321 University Administration Building | Box 19118 | Arlington, TX 76019
817-272-2103 | provost@uta.edu
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The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S Nedderman Dr | Arlington, TX 76019 US
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