TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
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What you need to know about commencement
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UTA will celebrate the accomplishments of its newest Maverick alumni with ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Each ceremony will be approximately two and a half hours. The scheduled start times are listed below and ceremonies will be livestreamed at uta.edu/commencement/ceremonies.
- 9 a.m. - The College of Nursing and Health Innovation and School of Social Work
- 2 p.m. - College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs; College of Engineering; and the College of Science
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7 p.m. - College of Business, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, and the Division of Student Success
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MavGrad Celebration, a fun and family-friendly event, is planned for Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center. Enjoy delicious refreshments, live music by Extended Play, and memorable photo opportunities. Graduating students can pick up their first UTA alumni T-shirt at the Alumni Relations table.
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| Arriving at Globe Life Field
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Graduates should plan to arrive at Globe Life Field 75 minutes before their ceremony. The doors will open 60 minutes before each ceremony for guests. Parking at Globe Life Field is free for ticketed UTA commencement guests. View the Globe Life Field parking map.
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With a goal to enhance public safety and the guest experience at Globe Life Field, a clear bag policy is in full effect. For commencement guests, all bags and purses must be soft-sided and not exceed 16 inches long by 16 inches wide by 8 inches tall. Backpacks are prohibited, except for single-compartment drawstring bags that do not exceed 16 inches long by 16 inches wide by 8 inches tall. All bags are subject to search before entering the ballpark.
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UTA debit card from University Credit Union
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The UTA-branded debit card from University Credit Union offers access to your funds with no ATM fees at 30,000-plus locations nationwide. Stay secure with convenient online banking and carry your Maverick pride with you wherever you go!
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UTA Volleyball finishes for the season
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After earning the Western Athletic Conference regular season and tournament championship titles, UTA’s volleyball team competed in the NCAA Tournament and was eliminated with a 3-0 loss against the University of Southern California Trojans.
"It was a remarkable season," said head coach J.T. Wenger. "This team did so many amazing things this year, and I'm so proud of them. Although we didn't get the result we wanted, I thought our team played incredibly hard, and I'm happy I got to spend this season with an amazing group of women."
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The men’s basketball team will return to College Park Center Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. to take on the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Stay after the game for player autographs and pictures with Santa. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be donated to Mission Arlington.
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The women's basketball team will take on Florida International University Monday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. There will be another opportunity for pictures with Santa after the game. Bring non-perishable food items as donations to Mission Arlington.
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| Top university for veterans
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UTA was named Texas’ top public university for military service members and veterans and No. 5 across all American universities, according to the 2024 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list. Military Times has ranked UTA as a top five institution for the past five years for its support and commitment to military-connected students.
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| Spring registration is happening now. Log in to MyUTA to make sure you have:
- confirmed spring courses with your advisor,
- cleared any registration-preventing holds, and
- checked for your date to begin enrolling.
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UTA students, faculty, and staff can purchase a discounted four-pack of tickets for the upcoming live show, Blippi: Join The Band Tour, happening at Texas Hall Saturday, Dec. 14! Follow this link to claim the offer. A $10 discount will be applied automatically. This offer is valid while supplies last.
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If you are graduating this semester, take 15 minutes to complete the Exit Survey and make a huge impact on UTA's future. The link to the survey can be found in an email from gradteam@uta.edu and also in Canvas. Survey responses will be collected until Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Nominate a student leader
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Global Seal of Biliteracy
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UTA students who speak a language in addition to English can take a test to potentially earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy certificate, a microcredential that conveys language proficiency. The test is offered in more than 40 languages through the Department of Modern Languages. Email proficiency@uta.edu for more information.
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Enhance your qualifications for the job market with Coursera Career Academy, offering 40-plus professional certificates in a range of disciplines from industry leaders. The UTA Coursera Career Academy is free for all Mavericks!
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The Genspiration Prize recognizes exceptional participants in the Student Showcase, which is hosted by the National Academy of Inventors and allows students to present their innovations to inventors, university leaders, industry leaders, and inventive institutions. Genspiration Prize Recipients receive $5,000 to help develop their innovations. You may apply individually or as part of a team by Tuesday, Feb. 11
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The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Drive | Arlington, TX 76019 US
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