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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025

Discover the thriving UTA racing team's secret to success: Coordinated by the UTA media relations team, FOX4 featured the UTA Racing team on its morning show, Good Day, with anchor Brandon Todd coming to campus. In a lengthy segment, Bob Woods, the chair in automotive engineering, 

and UTA students shared how they build F1 race cars from the ground up and gain valuable hands-on experience before graduation. Many students in the popular program go on to careers in various racing circuits like F1, NASCAR and IndyCar. "Students who join are interested in getting into racing or motor sports, but quite frankly, what students learn here transfers to any industry," Dr. Woods said. 

UTA finance professor gives holiday spending advice: Coordinated by the UTA media relations team, Dilruba Moutusi (COB) was live on Telemundo 39 to discuss the best ways to stay stress-free during holiday spending. She emphasized that the top priority is to make a holiday list and stick to it—giving you the best chance to make every dollar count.

UT Arlington researchers call for more insight on ‘potential lifeline’ for rural hospitals: Coordinated by the UTA media relations team, CONHI's Suzanne Daly, far left, and Elizabeth Merwin, spoke with KERA about needing more insight to determine if a federal program is improving access to rural health care. 

Transportation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Coordinated by the UTA media relations team, Jinzhu Yu (COE) spoke with KERA about transportation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dr. Yu, who has worked to help bring flying taxis to North Texas, said this form of transportation will not be ready in time for one of the world's most significant events. The goal is to start having flying taxi demonstrations without passengers and continue testing them. 

UTA students help solve cold case: With coordination from the UTA media relations team, numerous outlets continue to report on the Arlington Police Department's recent announcement of an arrest in a 34-year-old murder case, thanks to help from UTA students in a new course that started this semester. The Dallas Morning News made the latest story front-page news, chronicling how the class uncovered information that led to the arrest of Janie Perkins, 63, for the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez. Patricia Eddings' (COLA) students combed through witness statements, evidence, crime scene photos, and police and detective reports. 

UTA veterans office ensures no military students are ‘hurry-up-and-waiting’ for services: Coordinated by the UTA media relations team, the Fort Worth Report featured UTA's Military and Veteran Services office and how UTA helps veterans succeed in college through mentorship and community-based events. 

Boost your home's value: Avoid these 9 curb appeal blunders and wow buyers!: MSN wrote an article based on Sriram Villupuram's (COB) research highlighting how a well-kept exterior can boost the value of a home for sale. 

Surgeon reveals how 30 minutes of walking can transform heart health:  The Times of India wrote an article highlighting Yue Liao's (CONHI) research that revealed how walking or doing light exercise for 30 minutes after lengthy periods of sitting can boost your energy and mood.