THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025
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UTA recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
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UTA has been named a winner in the inaugural Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, a U.S. Department of Education initiative. President Jennifer Cowley accepted the award in person in Washington, D.C.
In a LinkedIn post, Dr. Cowley wrote, “We were the only graduate-level university in the U.S. to win, and it's further proof that UTA is a unicorn in that we have the academic credentials of a top national research university while remaining accessible to students from all backgrounds.”
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UTA’s Emerging Mavericks program was established last spring to support students who have aged out of the foster care system or experienced homelessness. The program offers a vital network of resources, including temporary housing, career counseling, academic support, and community-building opportunities, enabling students to prioritize their studies and personal growth.
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| Cheer on UTA’s men’s basketball team as it takes on Utah Valley at College Park Center today, Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. Encourage students to attend and receive free nachos, drinks, and shirts.
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Celebrate UTA's 130th anniversary at the men's basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, starting at 7 p.m. at College Park Center. Show your Maverick pride and cheer on your basketball team in its battle against Southern Utah University.
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Maverick Stampede, a series of events designed for new students, returning students, faculty, and staff, is the perfect way for campus community members to connect and kick off the start of a new year in Maverick country. Join the stampede as events continue
through Saturday, Jan. 25.
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| UTA powers domestic magnet manufacturing innovation
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UTA has been awarded a $1.3 million grant to develop a more efficient process for sourcing rare earth elements needed to produce high-performance magnets. Led by physicist J. Ping Liu, the project aims to make the mining of these critical materials more cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable.
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Watch the latest episode of Unsaddled, a docuseries that allows you to see UTA's athletics programs through the eyes of its student-athletes and coaches. Episode nine features interviews with women's basketball athlete Avery Brittingham, men's basketball athlete Brody Robinson, and Head Softball Coach Kara Dill, who discussed her new coaching staff.
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The Center for Distance Education is launching a new Canvas training initiative for UTA faculty and staff. This comprehensive course consists of step-by-step tutorials and short, informative videos to help you use Canvas more effectively. The course will teach you how to add course content; create assignments, discussions, and quizzes; use the gradebook; communicate with your students; and more. As you complete each module, you will earn a badge signifying a strong understanding of the Canvas tools covered in that module. These credentials can be added to your CV and your LinkedIn page. Click here to enroll. Email cdetraining@uta.edu if you have questions about Canvas training.
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PIVOT funding opportunities
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The Center for Proposal Development in the Office of Research and Innovation will host a virtual training for PIVOT-RP, a source of funding opportunities with powerful workflow, intelligence, and discovery tools. RSVP to attend the virtual training set for Friday, Jan. 24, 12-1 p.m.
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Join UTA's Center For Service Learning at a networking event Wednesday, Jan. 29, 4-6:30 p.m. in Room 104 of Trinity Hall. This is an opportunity to reunite or build relationships with service-learning faculty and community agencies, share ideas, learn about new programs and initiatives, ask questions, or just catch up. RSVP here.
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Service learning workshop
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Learn the basics about service learning and UTA’s community engagement initiative at a Service Learning FastTrack Workshop Thursday, Jan. 30, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 105 of Trinity Hall. Speakers will discuss examples of service learning courses, how to connect with community agencies, and effective methods of conducting student reflection.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program is taking applications. The program introduces faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the vast array of USDA resources available to them and their students. The fellowships take place during the summer of 2025, and applications are due by Thursday, March 6.
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Nominations are open for this year's MAVS100 celebration of the 100 fastest-growing UTA alumni-owned or alumni-led businesses. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the success and entrepreneurial spirit of our Mavericks. Submit a nomination by Friday, Feb. 28.
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| University holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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