August 2009

Dean's Message

A&H People

Faculty Focus

Giving Notes

Rising Stars

Events

Giving Opportunities

Dean's Message Creating the Future of Arts and Humanities For many of us, summer is a time to tackle the stack of reading materials which has been building over the course of the academic year. It's also a time to reflect on the work we do. read more...

A&H People: Dr. Monica Rankin

Although only in her third year as an Assistant Professor, Monica Rankin has already had a considerable impact on A&H. In addition to being a promising young scholar, she has already received the annual A&H Outstanding Teaching Award, helped design a proposal to create an MA in Latin American Studies and attracted national attention for her use of Twitter to increase participation in her American History survey course. read more...

Faculty Focus

The number and quality of the new faculty reflects the growth and growing prestige of A&H. We continue to emphasize adding outstanding young faculty members while making strategic senior-level appointments. read more...

Giving Notes

On June 17, 2009, UT Dallas served as the venue for the signing of the “Tier One bill” into law. This landmark legislation creates state matching funds for gifts directed to purposes that support the development of more national research universities in Texas. Seven state institutions, designated as “Emerging Research Universities,” are eligible for these funds. read more...

Rising Stars

Video, photography, music and writing are among the interests that 12 UT Dallas art and performance students will be pursuing as recipients of this year's Bryce Jordan Scholarship Fund for the Arts disbursements. read more...

Events

As students return to UT Dallas ready for the fall semester, the School of Arts and Humanities readies its venues and performers for an eventful season. read more...