School of Economic, Political & Policy Sciences

Grad is First Academic Bridge Alumna to Earn PhD

Rosalinda Valenzuela will become the first Academic Bridge student to earn a doctoral degree from UT Dallas this week. The program helps high-potential, first generation college students complete their college educations through advising, mentoring and tutoring. read more...

Mock Trial

Mock Trial at UT Dallas, coached by Michael Gunnin, is currently recruiting new members for the 2013-2014 school year. Now in its seventh year, this extracurricular activity, hosted by the Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center, offers students a chance to simulate a trial by acting as either witnesses or attorneys. This competitive activity gives students of all majors a chance to practice skills such as public speaking, critical thinking, acting, and much more. read more...

NSF Grant Funds Prof's Study of Reverse Brain Drain in U.S.

Competitive salaries and research opportunities are strong incentives for foreign-born academics to work in the United States. But are they enough to keep them here? Dr. Meghna Sabharwal, assistant professor in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, recently landed a National Science Foundation grant to study these patterns of migration. read more...