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National initiative focused on increasing the number of university faculty from under-represented minority groups launched at UTA

This new program is one of three grants UTA has recently received to promote doctoral programs focused on STEM fields, with a special emphasis on under-represented minorities and underserved groups.The University of Texas at Arlington hosted this weekend the launch of a multi-year collaborative project among 10 leading educational institutions that aims to increase the number of university faculty from under-represented minority groups. In the project, under-represented minority groups include African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and

UT Arlington sociology professor’s book explores race, ethnicity in sports and their impact on modern race relations

ARLINGTON, Texas -- A new book by a University of Texas at Arlington sociologist offers new insight into how sports alter and reflect the way we view the world when it comes to modern race relations. In “The Enduring Color Line in U.S. Athletics,” assistant sociology professor Krystal Beamon assembles findings from previous research, data from the NCAA and interviews with professional athletes to explore sports as a social construction. The book is part of the academic series, Framing the 21st Century Social Issues and is published by Routledge. Chris M. Messer, assistant professor of

Da Vinci-inspired sculpture to symbolize The University of Texas at Arlington’s world-class mission

ARLINGTON, Texas -- A 20-foot sculpture to be installed this spring at The University of Texas at Arlington will symbolize the University’s bold commitment to research, science and the arts. Reach, a work by assistant professor of art Darryl Lauster , is based on Helical Aerial Screw, Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th century sketch for a gyroscopic flying machine, often referred to today as one of the first helicopter prototypes. Lauster developed the concept to celebrate the significant growth and change that has occurred at UT

World-Class Glass Art Show and Sale opens April 1

ARLINGTON - Exquisitely designed works of glass art will go on sale to the public Friday, April 1, at The University of Texas at Arlington's annual World-Class Glass Art Show and Sale at the Studio Art Center, 810 S. Davis, Arlington.  The show includes display creations, paperweights, platters, vases, vessels and other functional items delicately crafted by faculty, students and visiting artists through the University’s internationally known Glass program . The sale runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with silent auction bids accepted 9 a.m. to 1

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