A summer of discovery and renewal |
Colleagues,
We are halfway through summer, which I hope has been a season of rest, rejuvenation, and perhaps a touch of academic exploration.
This summer brings a vibrant mix of activity to Maverick Country. Our research labs hum with ongoing projects pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Dedicated faculty continue their scholarly pursuits and mentor students engaged in summer research programs. Our libraries offer a haven for independent study, while summer courses provide enriching opportunities for intellectual growth. In addition, we are welcoming new students and their families to orientation in anticipation of the fall semester, and hosting numerous camps designed to engage local youth and the Arlington community.
Whether you're traversing new landscapes, delving into a captivating book, or tackling a challenging research project, I encourage you to embrace the spirit of discovery that defines UTA. We look forward to welcoming back our entire community for a dynamic fall semester brimming with fresh possibilities.
In the meantime, I invite you to explore the exciting news and updates featured in this summer newsletter. May your summer be filled with joy, exploration, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Warmly,
Tamara L. Brown, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Outstanding Maverick Awards |
Several employees within the provost's umbrella organization were recognized with an Outstanding Maverick Award.
Congratulations to Morgan Chivers, UTA Libraries; Carole Coleman, College of Engineering; Jen Hill, College of Business; and Patrick Jackson, Admissions.
The awards recognize individuals or a team for making an impact on the University through belonging and engagement, community outreach, service excellence, or sustainability.
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| UTA sponsors Fort Worth summit |
Young professionals, this is your chance to launch your career! We are excited to sponsor the Fort Worth Chamber's Young Professionals' Summit this year. This summit offers a power-packed half day of development, mentorship, and networking. Participants can expect to gain insights from industry leaders, discover mentorship opportunities, and connect with fellow young professionals. This is your chance to build a strong network and propel yourself forward. Register today and be part of Fort Worth's thriving future! More information can be found here.
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The Division of Student Success (DSS) has partnered with the First Scholars Network, powered by the Center for First-generation Student Success. It's a national model for scaling holistic first-generation student success by engaging and empowering higher education institutions to transform the first-generation student experience, advance academic and co-curricular outcomes, and build more inclusive institutional structures.
Five UTA leadership team members (Tasha Talton, Jennifer Luken Sutton, Joanna Merritt, David Eberhardt, and Ashley Purgason) attended the First Scholars Leadership Academy. With the support of UTA leadership, DSS is excited to continue these great efforts and work through the phases of the First Scholars program to become a Champion Campus for first-gen students.
First-gen professionals are invited to join the First-Gen Professionals Employee Resource Group. Event details for National First-Gen Celebration Day, scheduled for Nov. 8, are forthcoming.
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Li earns research award for AI project |
Congratulations to Computer Science and Engineering Professor Chengkai Li on his research award from the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot! Dr. Li leads the GraphNarrator project team, which focuses on generating natural language descriptions for fragments of large-scale knowledge graphs. These descriptions aim to help users understand complex graph data more easily and ensure the descriptions are more reliable.
Led by the the National Science Foundation in partnership with 12 federal agencies and 26 nongovernmental partners, the pilot makes available government-funded, industry, and other contributed resources in support of the nation's research and education community. More information about projects funded by the NAIRR pilot can be found here.
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UTA is proud to welcome several new leaders in Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
Andrew Hippisley, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Andrew Miller, Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
David Eberhardt, Assistant Vice President for Administration
Michelle Kelly, Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellbeing
Please join us in welcoming our newest Mavericks to UTA!
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| UTA receives climate action grant |
UTA and Universidad Católica de Colombia (UCC) received a grant from 100,000 Strong in the Americas for the project "Improving Media Literacy to Combat Climate Change: Utilizing Data to Counter Misinformation."
This collaborative project proposes to combat climate change misinformation by creating data-driven multimedia content. The project will leverage expertise from UCC's Sociolegal Research Center, UTA's Department of Communication, and Colombian environmental institutes. Partnering with The Weather Channel en Español, UTA and UCC aim to empower students with meteorological knowledge and enhance their research and cross-cultural communication skills. Read more about the project here.
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| Invite the provost to speak |
Do you have an upcoming event that Provost Brown should attend or speak at? If so, send us the details! Submit a request to the Office of the Provost via the speaker form on our website and we'll let you know if she's available.
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The Provost continues to host monthly office hours! The next office hours will be July 18 from 9-10:30 am. Faculty, staff, and students can drop by UAB 321 or sign up via email at provost@uta.edu.
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Have a story idea?
Have something that you want us to highlight in one of our future newsletters? If so, submit your idea to provost@uta.edu.
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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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