UTA'S E-NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
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THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2025
🏀 The Living Well Release Time Program allows full-time employees up to 1.5 hours of release time each week for on-campus physical activities.
Today's MavWire is 801 words, a three-minute read.
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Bust ghosts this Halloween, refresh your logos
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A pumpkin with an old UTA logo haunts Blaze.
Why it matters: The ghosts of past logos should not haunt the campus. Be sure you aren't tricked by an old visual identity. Treat yourself to a digital logo refresh for Halloween.
Follow Blaze's lead to Find it, Fix it, and Haunt it.
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Make your final push in the Fall into Fitness challenge
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Competition heats up as the Fall Into Fitness Challenge enters its final steps.
Why walking matters: Daily walks are crucial to physical wellness, from building immunity to decreasing risks of heart attacks and cancers. Through emphasizing physical wellness, you can engage in work that is enriching.
You should know: The final day to log your steps is Monday, Nov. 3.
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UTA earns elite status for cybersecurity research
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UTA’s Computer Science and Engineering Department has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) by the National Security Agency.
Why it matters: The NCAE-C program, managed by the NSA in partnership with other agencies, works to establish rigorous standards for cybersecurity education. It promotes competency development, community outreach, professional training and the integration of cybersecurity principles across academic disciplines.
Going deeper: Read more about how this designation underscores the University’s academic and research leadership in this critical and expanding field.
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UTA honored with 2025 Star Award for student success
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UTA is one of six institutions selected for the 2025 Star Awards by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Why it matters: This year’s awards spotlight institutions demonstrating transformative work across three areas: student success, workforce education and career development and transitions.
Going deeper: UTA’s Mavs RISE initiative is central to the Star Award recognition. It supports first-year students who are conditionally admitted or who have not yet completed the Texas Success Initiative. The program provides guidance helping students stay on track for academic advancement and succeed after graduation.
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Step over to the Homecoming Step Show
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UTA's Divine Nine (D9) chapters are bringing the heat with the theme "Ease on Down the Culture" to the National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show.
Why it matters: The step show is a cultural tradition that showcases creativity through movement, while emphasizing deep-rooted values that define Black Greek-letter organizations.
Going deeper: UTA's D9 chapters will take you on a nostalgic journey with their best moves. They will deliver dynamic routines inspired by music, fashion, and historical movements.
Important info: Doors will open at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, in Texas Hall. Tickets are on sale now.
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Celebrating groundbreaking practitioners
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UTA’s Assessment Recognition Awards acknowledge continuous improvement in academic programs, student support, and administrative support services.
Why it matters: The award is given to one faculty member and one staff member annually who served as a leader and advocate for assessment of student learning outcomes on campus.
Going deeper: Correy Retzloff, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Management, won the faculty award for using project management theory in service learning. Michael Eaddy, a staff psychologist in Counseling and Psychological Services, won the staff award for reducing student wait times.
Runners-up include Morgan Hutto, an employee engagement specialist in the Division of Student Success, and Ivy Hauser, an assistant professor in the Department of Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
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A full-court family bond at UTA
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In the latest episode of Discovering the Maverick Factor, Steven Reynolds, an assistant coach for UTA’s women’s basketball team, and his three daughters—Mila, Amiyah, and Kira—begin their first season with the Lady Mavs.
Why you should listen: The sisters discuss how their playing styles complement each other and what it’s like to be on the same team. Coach Reynolds shares his perspective on the opportunity to combine fatherhood and coaching.
Listen now on YouTube and Spotify.
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👟 Get set for the Homecoming 5K. All walking, running, and rolling entries are accepted, and proceeds will go to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund. Register today. Saturday, Nov. 15.
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🏀 Lock in your seats now for UTA Men’s and Women’s Basketball for only $99. With new talent and big matchups ahead, there’s never been a better time to be part of Mav Nation. Ready to Purchase? Contact: Candice Johnson.
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🌐 Employees may receive emails from nintex@workflowcloud.com, a workflow and process automation software replacing Infopath over the coming months. Stay tuned for more details coming soon. Questions? Contact Web Services.
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💼 This is a reminder to complete your Annual Employee Compliance training in Canvas; the due date is Thursday, Nov. 6. Your NetID will be deactivated if you don't complete your training. Be sure you keep your certificate of completion.
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🏁 Registration for spring begins Monday, Nov. 3. Remind students to confirm courses in MavPlanner, clear any registration holds, and enroll in courses through MavScheduler. Visit here for more information.
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