Fall 2025 Faculty and Staff College-Wide Meeting |
The Fall 2025 CAPPA faculty and staff meeting was honored by the presence of President Cowley, Provost Brown, and Shelby Boseman, who shared essential updates and engaged in meaningful dialogue to address our community's questions and concerns about faculty promotion and tenure guidelines (and implementation timeline for new guidelines), curriculum & academic freedom, and freedom of speech.
Dean Li announced the CAPPA10 Kickoff Summit! RSVP HERE to join us in celebrating 10 years as the College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs (CAPPA) at UTA with the renewal of Vision North Texas!
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CAPPA Faculty Success Initiatives |
1) CAPPA Seed Grant Program: Geisel Grants for Community Impact and Dean's Interdisciplinary Initiative
CAPPA Faculty Research Grant Proposals for Spring 2026 are now open! Deadline for submissions: November 14, 2025, at 5 pm.
2) Grant Writing:
With this new semester underway, CAPPA is continuing its support in helping faculty find, apply for, and win available grants associated with their work and all the great things we do here.
Join us for Webinar #1: Finding the Right Funding and Writing Winning Proposals, where you'll gain essential insights into:
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- Key tools and resources to identify funding opportunities tailored to your research goals
- Strategies for building a personalized grant search plan that saves time and boosts results
- Tips for crafting competitive proposals that stand out to reviewers and increase your chances of success
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This session is the first in a series of three that will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to pursue funding effectively.
A calendar invite has been sent, but here is the TEAMS link to this first session:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 281 774 307 885 1
Passcode: XD3ch9Jv
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Faculty & Staff Check-In:
On September 11th, faculty and staff gathered for a casual check-in designed to welcome our new colleagues, introduce them to our current faculty, and highlight the wide range of support resources available across the college for not just our newest members, but also for current faculty. The event was well-attended and provided an opportunity to ask key questions about policies, procedures, and potential collaboration.
Thank you to everyone who participated, as it helped make this event a success. Your engagement continues to shape a supportive and knowledge-based environment for all.
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CAPPA Awarded EPA Grant for Circular Economy Education |
Drs. Atefe Makhmalbaf, Joowon Im, and Brad McCorkle have received a distinguished grant from EPA for their project called "Circular Economy for Building Design and Construction."
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| Award-Winning Research Puts Sand Branch Residents at the Center of Change
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Dr. Ariadna Reyes-Sanchez, an Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and Planning, and UPPP alumnus Josh Newton have been awarded the Community Development Society's Current Research Award for their innovative, resident-driven work in Sand Branch, Texas.
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Dual Recognition in Research and Teaching Excellence |
Dr. Jiseul Kim, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and Planning, received two outstanding research grants!
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| Two CAPPA Professors Awarded Prestigious Emeritus Status at UTA |
Dr. Ardeshir Anjomani and Dr. Maria Martinez-Cosio have been awarded the distinguished title of Professor Emeritus.
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| CAPPA Faculty Member Redefines the Modern Starter Home in Dallas |
As housing affordability and urban density continue to challenge cities nationwide, Assistant Professor of Practice, Bang Dang, and co-founder of Far + Dang Architects, is offering a creative solution rooted in compact design, community connectivity, and sustainable living. Read More.
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| Smart Coast Summit Lays Groundwork for Coastal Bend Vision 2050 |
Established in 2019, the Smart Coast Initiative is an interdisciplinary effort that brings together expertise from the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs. Co-chaired by Drs. Oswald Jenewein, Michelle Hummel, and Karabi Bezboruah, the initiative focuses on developing resilient solutions for coastal communities facing environmental challenges within and beyond the built environment.
Over 50 community leaders, experts, students, and stakeholders gathered at the Hilliard Center for the 2025 Smart Coast Summit: Coastal Bend Vision 2050. The daylong summit focused on addressing urgent challenges and laying out a path toward a more resilient and sustainable Coastal Bend. The keynote lecture by Dutch landscape architect Jasper Hugtenburg was one of the central moments of the 2025 Smart Coast Summit: Coastal Bend Vision 2050.
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| Institute of Urban Studies Secured a Contract Extension With the Town of Trophy Club
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In September 2025, the Town of Trophy Club extended its contract with the Institute of Urban Studies (IUS) to continue developing the town's GIS capacity. The initial project was slated to run throughout the summer of 2025, and the town of Trophy Club was so pleased with the project outcome that it doubled the project budget and extended it until the end of the year.
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UTA Libraries Launches User Experience Survey |
UTA Libraries invites you to take a short survey about your experiences so we can reconnect. Your voice matters, and we want to understand your preferences and needs.
Take the survey and be entered to win cool prizes like a massage at the MAC, UTA sweatshirts, and other swag.
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| PIVOT-RP Funding Opportunities: Software Training |
The Center for Proposal Development will host a VIRTUAL refresher training for PIVOT-RP, an expert-curated global source of funding opportunities to aid in collaboration & increase funding success rates.
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| The Planetarium Offers Mindful Moments Under the Stars every Wednesday |
Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the UTA planetarium for Mindful Moments Under the Stars on Wednesdays from 12:15 - 12:45 pm., starting Wednesday, August 27. Open to all UTA students, faculty, and staff. No registration is required.
To request accommodations, contact CAPS at (817) 272-3671 or email caps@uta.edu.
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Oct 3 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Dallas Sinclair Studio Ribbon Cutting
CAPPA 4th Floor South
Oct 8 (10:00 - 11:30 AM)
INTD Cider + Donuts with Dean Li
ARCH 3rd Floor North
Oct 10 (All day)
CAPPA "10" Celebration
ARCH 204, 206, and 2nd Floor
Oct 17 (5:30 - 6:30 PM)
PAPL Honors Convocation
ARCH 204
Oct 22 (4:00 - 5:00 PM)
Lecture: Reza Azard
ARCH 204
Oct 24 (12:00 - 2:00 PM)
LARC 50th Lecture
ARCH 204
Oct 30 (6:30 - 8:00 PM)
TxA Conference UTA SoA Alumni Reception (AD-EX)
325 N St Paul St, Dallas, Texas 75201, United States
Visit our CAPPA Events SharePoint to view more events curated for faculty
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CAPPA Faculty News Submission Form |
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This newsletter is presented to you by |
Karabi Bezboruah, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Success and Research
Susan Allert, Assistant to the Associate and Assistant Deans
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