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UTA Theatre Students Earn ACTF Recognition
2+ week, 1+ day ago (356+ words) Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 " Jayce K. Smith : Contact Earlier this spring, students from UTA's Department of Theatre Arts and Dance earned multiple honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) in Abilene, Texas'recognition that highlights the depth of creative work emerging from the…...
UTA QB great Michael Baylor pledges $250K
2+ week, 2+ day ago (237+ words) Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 " Drew Davison : Contact Former University of Texas at Arlington quarterback Michael Baylor (70 BBA, Accounting) has pledged $250,000 to support the Universitys Department of Athletics. The gift is the latest example of Baylors generosity. Last year, he made what was…...
UTA students celebrate the drivers who keep them moving
2+ week, 3+ day ago (251+ words) Monday, Mar 16, 2026 " Cristal Gonzalez : Contact On March 18, The University of Texas at Arlington's campus shuttle drivers will receive tokens of appreciation celebrating their service to the UT Arlington community as part of National Transit Employee Appreciation Day. The event, which…...
UTA research aims to make driving safer for neurodivergent teens
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (638+ words) Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 " Brian Lopez : Contact A researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is developing new technology to help neurodivergent teenagers and young adults learn how to drive'an effort aimed at addressing a gap in traditional driver education programs....
Why March Madness is a perfect storm for betting
3+ week, 2+ day ago (466+ words) Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 " Drew Davison : Contact Sports betting continues to explode across the country. Online gambling platforms have become mainstream, are heavily marketed by celebrities and star athletes'and increasingly popular among young adults. With online bracket tournaments, office pools and gambling…...
Recent Grad Debuts in Stranger Things on Broadway
3+ week, 6+ day ago (365+ words) Recent Grad Debuts in Stranger Things on Broadway'uta.edu The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance is thrilled to announce that 2025 Alumnus Ben Ashcraft is set to make his Broadway debut in the play Stranger Things: First Shadow later this…...
UTA expert: DFW housing market hits turning point
3+ week, 6+ day ago (214+ words) Friday, Mar 06, 2026 " Brian Lopez : Contact After years of rapid growth, the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market is entering a period of transition. High interest rates, affordability pressures and global economic uncertainty are reshaping housing demand across the region. At the 2026 Real…...
Research could help roses—and food—last longer
4+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026 " Drew Davison : Contact As Valentine's Day approaches, the race is on for florists nationwide to keep their bouquets of flowers looking fresh in their stores and blooming long after they're purchased. Standing in the way of victory is…...
New VIA Arlington Transit Fare Rates Begin Monday, March 2
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (144+ words) New VIA Arlington Transit Fare Rates Begin Monday, March 2 " Parking and Transportation Services'uta.edu New VIA Arlington Transit Fare Rates Begin Monday, March 2 Friday, February 27, 2026 Beginning Monday, March 2, VIA(Arlington's on'demand public transportation service) will introduce updated fare options designed…...
UTA emerges as hub for next-gen air travel
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (563+ words) Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 " Brian Lopez : Contact As the flying taxi industry begins to take shape, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington are helping lay the groundwork for urban air mobility in North Texas, from infrastructure planning to safety and…...