Campus News
News of broad interest to the campus community and general public about UT Dallas and its accomplishments.
UniTeD Sexual Assault Project Reorganized
The University of Texas at Dallas' UniTeD Against Sexual Assault Project has been reorganized under the direction of the Student Counseling Center. A newly created sexual assault advocacy system has been established. read more
Executive MBA Program Earns High Marks
The arrival of rankings season has brought good news for the UT Dallas School of Management. The Financial Times has ranked the school's Executive MBA program No. 1 among public universities in Texas and one of the Top 10 U.S.-based programs globally. read more
Pickens to Share Energy Ideas at UT Dallas
Texas business legend Boone Pickens will deliver the inaugural lecture of the UT Dallas Forum on Energy Issues and Innovation on Thursday. The Dallas energy investor will discuss his own "Pickens Plan," which advocates focusing on natural gas, wind energy and new fuel technologies to secure energy independence for the U.S.
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Police Set Up New Non-Emergency Number
Police recently announced a new non-emergency telephone number to allow anyone to contact University Police without blocking the lines reserved for 911 calls. The new number - 2222 - was selected to be easy to remember. "Everyone remembers 911, and now extension 2222 is easier to remember than the current extension 2331," said police Chief Larry Zacharias. read more
President's Newsletter: Managing Tuition Costs
At UT Dallas, we are taking a proactive approach toward managing tuition costs. Incoming students at UT Dallas are promised that their tuition rates and mandatory fees will remain the same for four years from the time they begin their studies. read more
All Invited to State of University Address
The President's Office invites faculty, staff, students, retirees and the public to the Conference Center Auditorium at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, for the 2009 State of Our University Address. Dr. David E. Daniel, president of The University of Texas at Dallas, will deliver the annual address, which will be followed by time for questions from the audience.
The address will be followed by a reception.
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Spelling Skill to Be Showcased at Annual Bee
This winter, students will swarm to The University of Texas at Dallas campus to prove they have a way with words. Then, the county champs will convene for a regional spelling showdown.
The University is sponsoring the 52nd annual Dallas Morning News Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 20, in a competition to be broadcast on WFAA-TV (Channel 8). read more
Noted Holocaust Scholar to Speak at UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies presents Dr. David Patterson for its annual Burton C. Einspruch Holocaust Lecture Series.
A prolific author and scholar, Patterson has published more than 30 books and 130 journal articles and chapters. read more
Bookstore to Reopen Under New Management
The University's bookstore started a new chapter this week. Barnes & Noble, which has run the bookstore for years, is being replaced by Follett Higher Education Group, which won the contract to operate the bookstore through 2019. read more
President's Viewpoint:
Texas National Research University Fund
The Texas NRUF would be dedicated to making support available to the state's seven emerging research universities. read more
Site Takes Journey Through University's Past
UT Dallas' colorful past and intriguing future now meet in a virtual space online.
A special Web site for the UT Dallas 40-year observance takes readers through the University's first four decades and invites the University community to celebrate at events throughout the school year.
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University Statement Regarding the Situation of Financial Aid Over-Awards
The University mistakenly over-awarded financial aid in 137 known cases out of 9,581 total student financial aid awards this fall. The financial aid and bursar's offices have alerted the students involved and are working to resolve the situation without creating undue hardship on individuals. read more
Police Roll Out New Transportation Approaches
University Police, aiming for fast response times but lower fuel use and emissions, have acquired four vehicles to help them patrol campus more effectively.
One vehicle, the rechargeable T3 upright vehicle, will reduce air and noise pollution dramatically. read more
Called to Service: NSERL to House Polling Place
A University location known for experiments will soon be the site of a voter turnout experiment. The Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory (NSERL) will be the first polling location on The University of Texas at Dallas campus and open to any registered voter in Collin County. read more
Science Education: Overdue for an Overhaul?
According to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Carl Wieman, today's students could be stagnating under five centuries of stale science education. While science experiments have advanced with breakneck speed, Wieman says the state of science education hasn't advanced much beyond the Middle Ages. For the inaugural Gateways to Excellence in Math and Science lecture on Oct. 19, Wieman will offer an innovative glimpse at new methods of science education.
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Speakers to Explore 'Behavior and the Brain'
Memory, face processing and the "science of infant babbling" are a few of the diverse topics to be addressed in "Exploring Behavior and the Brain," a colloquium series planned by the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. read more
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