Campus News
News of broad interest to the campus community and general public about UT Dallas and its accomplishments.
Memories, Hopes Shared at Panel of Presidents
A University that had a unique start, then soon started realizing its rich potential, was the subject of a personal and often humorous panel discussion this week among President David E. Daniel and his two immediate predecessors at UT Dallas, Dr. Franklyn Jenifer and Dr. Robert Rutford. read more
Exploring Turnaround Ideas for Tight Times
A panel of top corporate transformation experts explored opportunities and strategies for turning around troubled and underperforming companies at the inaugural public event of the new Center for Finance Strategy Innovation at the UT Dallas School of Management.
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Celebrating First 40 Years: Panel of Presidents
Three individuals who have played integral roles in the growth of The University of Texas at Dallas will discuss the University's past and future at the Panel of Presidents. The event begins at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the University's Conference Center. read more
Career Center Impresses Chinese Delegation
Education officials and career counselors from top Chinese universities visited the UT Dallas Career Center recently to learn how large American colleges help students prepare for the world of work.
The group focused on the center's career counseling and employment services as part of a two-week national tour to learn about workforce development at government agencies.
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Award Honors Translator of French Literature
The American Literary Translators Association has presented the 2009 National Translation Award to Norman Shapiro for French Women Poets of Nine Centuries: The Distaff and the Pen.
The organization, which is housed at the UT Dallas Center for Translation Studies, presented the award and the accompanying $2,500 prize at its annual conference in Pasadena, Calif.
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BusinessWeek Ranks 2 MBA Programs in Top 25
For the first time, BusinessWeek magazine has ranked two UT Dallas MBA programs among the top 25 worldwide in their categories and No. 1 among public universities in Texas. read more
Pickens Makes Pitch for Energy Plan
Texas business legend T. Boone Pickens told a capacity crowd at UT Dallas on Thursday that one of the country's top priorities should be to replace its thousands of diesel-fueled long-haul trucks with 18-wheelers powered by cleaner-burning, domestically produced natural gas. read more
Part-Time MBA Directors Discuss Challenges
Experts in graduate business education met at UT Dallas to wrestle over a few business questions of their own recently: namely, how best to market and manage their schools in a tough economy, and how to build leadership excellence. The 16th Annual gave heads of part-time 75 MBA programs a chance to exchange ideas, evaluate progress and collaborate on these ideas and others. read more
President: University On Track to Reach Goals
UT Dallas President David E. Daniel said the University is on track to meet many parameters of its strategic plan during his annual State of Our University Address on Nov. 4. Among the highlights of his report were 5.5 percent growth in the number of tenured and tenure-track faculty and a preliminary fall 2009 enrollment total of 15,784. read more
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
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