Thank you for visiting the Department of Community Engagement at UT Dallas. The focus of our department and the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement is to foster collaborations in our region that increase student diversity at the University and increase college access.

Research shows that individuals who obtain a college education can significantly increase their lifetime earning potential and lead healthier lives. We believe every person can obtain a college education. Our department is committed to helping underrepresented populations pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at UT Dallas by developing collaborations with community partners including school districts, community colleges, nonprofit organizations and local businesses.

We hope you will visit our website often to learn more about events, opportunities and possible collaborations to help students pursue their college degree.

Raul Hinojosa Jr., Director of Community Engagement

 

Events

Diversity Recognition Awards Gala

Saturday, May 4th (5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.)
UT Dallas Galaxy Rooms

For additional campus events, visit the Comet Calendar.

 

News

Event to Explore Neuroscience of Addiction

The Reprogramming the Human Brain Symposium, an annual research- and treatment-focused conference organized in part by UT Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth, will concentrate this year on the cognitive neuroscience of decision-making and addiction. Read More

UT Dallas Hosts Bee for Area’s Best Spellers

More than 80 area elementary and middle school students came to UT Dallas with one common goal: to tackle some of the most difficult words in the English language. UT Dallas recently hosted the annual event for the fourth time Feb. 19-21. Read More

Study Links Family Factors to Good Marriages

A UT Dallas study has found that people who come from families with members who are encouraging and engaged with one another tend to have marriages with more positive outcomes later in life. Dr. Robert Ackerman and his colleagues looked at data from participants in the Iowa Youth and Families Project. Read More

Team Prepares to Play in Final Four of Chess

The UT Dallas chess team has been working on its quest to claim the top spot in college chess next month. Over spring break, the team played in two tournaments and faced a pool of international competition to prepare for what’s considered the “Final Four” of chess. Read More

For additional campus news, visit the News Center.