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Political activist, actor Kal Penn to speak at UT Arlington’s Graduation Celebra...

4/10/2013 5:30 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Actor, producer and political activist Kal Penn will give this year’s keynote address at UT Arlington’s Graduation Celebration honoring the Class of 2013.

Graduation Celebration is set for Friday, May 10, at the Levitt Pavilion in Founder’s Square, 100 W. Abram St. in downtown Arlington.

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. with live music and free food. The formal program starts at 8 p.m.

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UT Arlington Maverick Speakers Series to feature Aaron Neville with special gues...

1/23/2013 1:52 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Grammy Award-winning musician Aaron Neville brings his inimitable voice and timeless lyrics to College Park Center for an added installment of UT Arlington’s 2012-2013 Maverick Speaker Series.

Neville will be joined by Ellis Marsalis for “A Night with New Orleans Music Legends,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo...

Philanthropic support for UT Arlington climbs to new record

10/1/2012 12:25 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
Gifts, commitments increase 55 percent from previous year
ARLINGTON – Philanthropic support for The University of Texas at Arlington has reached a new record with $23.3 million in gifts and commitments for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, an increase of more than 55 percent from the previous year and the largest ever year-end total.

The success was fueled in large part by gifts to boost innovation and technology in...

New study cites UT Arlington’s $13.6 billion impact on Texas

10/1/2012 11:46 AM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
The University fuels 131,200 jobs a year, and its impact on business activity reflects about 4 percent of the North Central Texas economy, the study found.
ARLINGTON – The University of Texas at Arlington has a $13.6 billion total annual impact on the State of Texas and fuels 131,200 jobs a year, according to a new assessment of the University’s operations, research and workforce enhancement effects on business...
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Frank DeFord, Cokie Roberts kick off 2012-13 Maverick Speakers Series at UT Arli...

8/22/2012 6:04 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington’s 2012-2013 Maverick Speakers Series kicks off Sept. 25 with a lecture by legendary sportswriter and novelist Frank Deford and features Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers and Animal Planet host Jeff Corwin.

In its fifth season, the Maverick Speakers Series brings some of the brightest minds of our time to UT Arlington to feature the people, ideas, actions and...
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College Park District debuts new student living space, parking and dining option...

8/14/2012 12:30 AM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
The residential and retail development includes 1,800 parking spaces in three garages to serve the campus community and visitors.
ARLINGTON – UT Arlington move-in day will be exponentially more exciting next week as students take up residence at Vandergriff Hall and The Lofts at College Park and sample new parking garages and restaurants in the new, 20-acre College Park...
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UT Arlington President James D. Spaniolo announces retirement

6/18/2012 3:04 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
President James D. Spaniolo announced today that he will retire from The University of Texas at Arlington, saying he will continue to lead the University until The University of Texas System Board of Regents completes a search for his successor.

“After careful thought, I have concluded it is the appropriate time to pass the baton and let others continue the stewardship of our remarkable institution,” President...
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Passion Pit to perform Sept. 14 concert at UT Arlington’s College Park Center

6/11/2012 12:18 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas – Passion Pit, the popular band known for its soulful, danceable, pop sound, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at College Park Center in downtown Arlington.

Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, June 15. UT Arlington students are eligible for a $5 discount on one ticket while quantities last. College Park Center has reserved 500 discounted tickets for students.

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UT Arlington to join Sun Belt Conference for 2013-2014 season

5/24/2012 5:10 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
The move places UT Arlington in an 11-league conference with broad media exposure.
The University of Texas at Arlington announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference beginning July 1, 2013, with conference play beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year.

UT Arlington will play in the Western Athletic Conference for the 2012-2013 academic year.

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James Franco, College Park Center ceremonies highlight UT Arlington Commencement...

4/30/2012 4:36 PM EST  -   University of Texas at Arlington
ARLINGTON – The University of Texas at Arlington will confer a record number of degrees during Commencement Week 2012, which will be highlighted by a free, community festival featuring fireworks and remarks by award-winning actor James Franco.

Graduation Celebration begins at 8 p.m. Friday, May 11, with speakers, music and food at the Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. Graduates, their families...