UTA'S E-NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2025

🎓🐎 "Your dedication and perseverance propel us forward. Your resilience, your determination, your vision of the future. You are the heart of our mission and you are the reason we strive for excellence." — Provost Tamara Brown, State of the University, Sept. 11.

Today's MavWire is 793 words, a six minute read.

Student Success

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. UTA’s total enrollment is 42,710.

Why it matters: The record-breaking class underscores UTA's commitment to increasing access and offering a wide range of degrees that appeal to both traditional and nontraditional students while preparing you for the workforce needs of North Texas and beyond. Five UTA colleges also experienced enrollment jumps: College of Nursing and Health Innovation, College of Science, College of Liberal Arts, School of Social Work, and College of Business.

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.

Around Campus

Make your sales at Mav Market 2025

A student vendor smiles and bags a stuffed animal after making a sale at the MavMarket

The return of pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween decorations can only mean one thing: It's almost time for MavMarket Fall 2025!

Why it matters: MavMarket presents a unique platform for student makers and creators to showcase their talents, products, and services to a wider audience. It serves as a vibrant marketplace where students can not only display their creations but also market and sell them. This event fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among students, providing them with valuable real-world experience in business and marketing.

Important information: The MavMarket takes place Thursday, Oct. 23, at Brazos Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendor applications close Saturday, Sept. 20. The application requires a $10 fee plus a $10 refundable deposit, for a total of $20.

Meet a Mav

What makes a LinkedIn post take off?

Are you struggling with LinkedIn? UTA's Daniel Usera is here to help!

Why it matters: 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 how to make content that truly connects.

Go deeper: Through a random sample of 991 posts, Usera found 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.

Traditions

Ready to serve up a muddy good time?

A collage of Mavericks playing oozeball and having fun in the mud.

Voted “most popular tradition on campus,” Oozeball is an annual campus-wide mud volleyball tournament that takes place Friday, Sept. 19.

Why it matters: Whether you are in it to win it or just looking for a muddy good time, this is a tradition you cannot pass up. Teams of six players will battle it out in the muddy volleyball courts on the corner of Summit Ave. and Greek Row to determine the overall Oozeball champion.

Important details: The registration deadline has passed, but spots are still available. Late entrants will still be added to a waiting list. Mavericks looking to have some fun in the mud can register in groups or as single players. There is a $60 application fee for groups and a $15 fee for single entrants. Registration is available online or in person at the Maverick Activities Center services and information desk.

Mav Bites

💼 UTA All Majors Job & Internship Fair is open to all students and alumni seeking full-time positions, part-time jobs, internships and field placements Wednesday, Sept. 17.

🏐 Volleyball game vs. Southern Utah Witness UTA's championship banner reveal. Two hundred mini championship banners will be given away. There will also be a post-match autograph session for all fans. Saturday, Sept. 27.

🐶 Doggy Days returns to bring trained therapy dogs to campus for students to decompress and learn about their favorite fuzzy friends. Wednesday, Sept. 24.

👨‍🎨 Trajé del Bailé is a series of painted masks and costumes that represent Latin America’s breadth of historical dance traditions. Exhibit open through Thursday, Nov. 20.

♥️ Community Voices for Suicide Prevention is a panel discussion highlighting stories, expertise, and tools for suicide prevention. Thursday, Sept. 25.

🤝 Involvement Fair is organized by the Office of Student Organizations to help students learn more about the different student organizations on campus. Wednesday, Oct. 1.