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The University of Texas at Arlington is one of just 24 public colleges and universities to be honored with a 2024 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). UTA was placed in the gold level for its efforts.

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Good morning, Mavs! Here's what to expect today: -High of 83° ☁️ Mavericks with Disabilities is hosting Breaking Barriers: Disability Culture Then and Now from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday in the Central Library to discuss UTA's disability culture. ⬇️ theshorthorn.com/news/maveri…
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The stars aligned at the UTA Planetarium Monday for a panel discussion on the upcoming total solar eclipse. In partnership with The Dallas Morning News, “Exploring the Eclipse” brought together UTA faculty to discuss the history, science and health effects of solar eclipses.

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Urgent MavAlert! UTA will OPEN at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16 for EMPLOYEES. CLASSES will RESUME at 11 a.m. All classes, in-person and online, scheduled to start before 11 a.m. are cancelled. Refer to MavAlert email for additional info.
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A broadcast journalism specialist at UT Arlington partnered with a colleagues on a one-hour television special about data and climate change aimed at Spanish-speaking viewers. - I.D.: A linked image of Julian Rodriguez in Antarctica that leads to the full UTA news release.

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Check out this great event organized by MavTHAT ASL Club! 😀
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Our UTA community had a home run of a time at College Night at Riders Field this past Saturday! The RoughRiders won 6–2 and everyone walked away with some great baseball memories.
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Nearly 70 high school students and science teachers gathered recently to learn about quantum physics, thanks to a national pilot program led by UTA's Karen Jo Matsler. - I.D.: A linked image of an instructor teaching quantum principles that leads to the UTA news release.

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Join fellow Mavericks and other local school communities for College Night at the RoughRiders on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7:05 p.m. Your $25 ticket includes entrance to the game and a RoughRiders crewneck when you arrive. Go to bit.ly/3NI3Xs9 to purchase your ticket.
A picture graphic of Riders Field with the headline "College Night at the Frisco RoughRiders: A Texas Rangers Double-A Affiliate" appears at the top. The sub-headline reads "Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:05 p.m., $25 and includes Riders crewneck."

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New on The Compass Rose! 🗞 This latest quarterly review blog highlights recent acquisitions, activities, and reproductions of materials from our collections from April-June 2023! ➡️ Read more: libraries.uta.edu/news-event…
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Group of students looking at and pointing to historical documents and photos laid out on a table during a class visit to UTA Special Collections.

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❗️ Notice: due to ongoing construction in the library, Special Collections will have limited access to collections and research space. If you are planning a visit to Special Collections, please contact us ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or calling (817) 272-3393.
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Happy #PrideMonth, y'all! 🏳️‍🌈 Below are photos from one of the early #Pride events held in Fort Worth, the 1990 Tarrant County Gay Pride Week parade! ➡️ Learn more about our holdings as they relate to LGBTQ+ History here on our blog: libraries.uta.edu/news-event…
UTA Special Collections@spcouta8 Apr 2022
Gary Taylor, also known by the stage name Raina Lea (pictured in the pink convertible), was largely responsible for the first Tarrant County (Texas) Pride events of the early 1980s #ArchivesOnMyStreet #TexasHistory #Pride [🌈More here: library.uta.edu/digitalgalle…]
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Today we celebrated the promotion of Lieutenant Dean Peterson!  We look forward to the contributions  he will make as he continues to serve our community! #utapd #utapolice #communityservice #promotion
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It was great having @DavidFinfrock from @NBCDFW on campus this past Tuesday to share about the history of Antarctica exploration and his donation of 150 Antarctica maps. Thanks again, David, for your investment in learning at UTA! #UTALibraries #MavUp #AntarcticExploration

Antarctica Map Donation

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Urgent MavAlert! The tornado threat for UTA has passed. Resume normal operations. Continue to monitor local weather conditions for severe weather.
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Urgent MavAlert! Update - TORNADO WARNING was issued for UTA. REMAIN SHELTERED - go to lowest level interior away from windows.
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Thanks, @UTA_STUGOV and @UTAPrezCowley for the opportunity to have a great conversation at Cookies with Cowley today! We are looking forward to what's to come at UTA. #UTA #UTArlington #MavUp #CampusLife
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Thinking about becoming a Maverick? Come to #MaverickExperience! ▶️ A full-day event that gives future freshmen and transfer students a close-up look at what UTA has to offer. The next one is March 13! Register Now.

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Today marks the beginning of UTA's celebration and recognition of Women's HERstory Month. Go to events.uta.edu/, to view this month's upcoming WHM events that will educate, inspire and uplift. #WomensHERStory #UTA #UTArlington #MavUp

Women's HERstory Month 2023

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The story of Antarctica can now be explored in the Special Collections at UTA Libraries through a recent donation of 150 antique maps and hundreds more stamps and postal covers from @NBCDFW and meteorologist @DavidFinfrock. UTA News Release– uta.edu/news/news-releases/2…
A picture of David Finfrock holding a map of Antarctica in the Special Collections at UTA Libraries.

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