UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

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MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025

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Benefits enrollment continues

Annual enrollment for your UTA benefits continues through Monday, July 31. To log in and manage your plan, visit My UT Benefits. Discover what is available to you and learn more about annual enrollment from the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement.

 
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Student organizations department wins award for MavEngage app

The student organizations department received a 2025 Anthology Catalyst Award in the Student Experience category for its innovative use of technology to advance student success and institutional excellence. The award was given for MavEngage and MavEngage Mobile, UTA’s platforms for all things student engagement. The platform showcases 300-plus student organizations, manages membership rosters, and promotes events and involvement opportunities around campus. Students, faculty, and staff can easily connect with other Mavericks and access the full range of engagement experiences in one place. Read more in the News Center.

 
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UT System Board of Regents names sole finalists for UT System Chancellor

The UT System Board of Regents named John M. Zerwas, MD, as sole finalist for the chancellorship of The University of Texas System. Dr. Zerwas currently serves as interim chancellor of the UT System. Zerwas received unanimous support as sole finalists for the position by the regents at a special-called meeting. The board will consider final action to approve Zerwas as chancellor at its mid-August Board of Regents meeting in Austin, after the state-mandated 21-day period for finalists. Read more about Zerwas.

 
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Mentor connections all call

The Office of Transition Programs is hosting the second annual Mentor Connections Fair on Thursday, Sept. 4, to bring awareness to mentoring opportunities on our campus and in our colleges. All departments and organizations are invited to UTA's Central Library sixth floor from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about and sign up for mentorship. Anyone is invited to attend, and you can also RSVP for your department or organization. Reach out to the Assistant Director of transition programs Sarah Sexton with questions.

 
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Meet a Mav

New Mavericks have the opportunity during orientation to share why they're excited to work for UTA. Meet three new Mavs: Elizabeth Palmer, Austin Jones, and Abir Elbalhawane. Elizabeth works in student affairs and is excited to be working in higher education for the first time. She's also excited for the opportunity to grow as a professional. Austin works in the admissions department and is exicted to work with students and help them get accepted to the University. Abir is in accounting and is eager to gain more experience in an administrative field. If you're a new maverick and would like to tell us why you're exicted to be at UTA, reach out to Nico Covarrubias. Meet more new Mavs next week. 

 
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Summer Steps challenge

The Summer Steps team challenge is underway. Assemble your crew of three to five adventurers and undertake a journey to record at least 1 million cumulative steps on a five-week walking quest ending Wednesday, Aug. 13. For more information, and to see the winning prize, visit the UTA Wellness webpage.

 

Coming Up

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

Reading in the Age of AI: Introduction to Perusall

THURSDAY, JULY 24

UTA West Office Open House

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