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

National Council of Jewish Women Citizenship Class

January 13 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
UT Dallas Hoblitzelle Hall Auditorium

Dallas County Spelling Bee

February 17 & 21 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
UT Dallas Davidson Auditorium

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

February 21 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
SU Galaxy Rooms

For additional campus events, visit the Comet Calendar.

 

News

UT Dallas Ties for 1st in ‘World Series of Chess’
The UT Dallas chess team tied for first place at the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship, known as the “World Series of Chess.” From Dec. 27 to 30 at Princeton University, the team competed against one of the most competitive fields since the tournament’s inception in 1946.

UT Dallas Named One of Top 100 Best Values
The University of Texas at Dallas has been named again as one of the nation’s top 100 best values among public colleges, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. UT Dallas was ranked 60th for its high four-year graduation rate, low average student debt at graduation, financial aid, cost and overall value.

Moving Toward Tier One: 2,500 Doctoral Graduates, and Growing
The University of Texas at Dallas has been named again as one of the nation’s top 100 best values among public colleges, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. UT Dallas was ranked 60th for its high four-year graduation rate, low average student debt at graduation, financial aid, cost and overall value.

Wearable Computers May Help Monitor Health
Dr. Roozbeh Jafari, assistant professor of electrical engineering at UT Dallas, is developing wireless computers that are about the size of a button. At that size, the system can be easily worn on the body, opening possibilities to improved health monitors.

A&H Awards Recognize Faculty, Staff, Alumni
The School of Arts and Humanities has named ATEC Assistant Professor Todd Fechter the Victor Worsfold Teacher of the Year. Fechter's honor was part of the school’s Outstanding Faculty and Teaching Awards, which are presented yearly.

For additional campus news, visit the News Center.