Greetings from the Graduate School at the University of Texas at Arlington. This edition of the Newsletter will highlight some of the many activities at your alma mater in the past semester. The visit of First Lady Laura Bush during commencement was the highlight of the term, shining a national and international spotlight on UT Arlington and our graduating class. 560 Master’s and Doctoral degrees were awarded on May 12.
In March we celebrated the importance of research and creative activity on campus at our Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students (ACES). A record number of students participated, and we were able to integrate a number of alumni into our judging panels. We hope to increase alumni participation in ACES in the coming year.
New graduate degree programs are being added in the coming year, and we continue to attract outstanding researchers and scholars to join the faculty. Moreover, federally funded research at UTA has increased 211% since 2000. The financial contributions of alumni and friends have greatly aided our growth. I extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the support of our students.
Philip Cohen, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
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Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, was keynote speaker at Graduation Celebration, a UT Arlington tradition that allows the entire community to celebrate the achievements of each year’s graduating class. The First Lady encouraged graduates to stay engaged with their university and their community, and stressed the importance of service to others. read more.. |
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has lots of firsts in her long list of accomplishments. She was the first woman elected head of an Islamic country. Only 35 at the time, she was the youngest woman or man to be elected prime minister in any country. read more... |
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Since the 1970s, America has morphed into an aristocracy, Ben Stein told an eager Texas Hall audience in February. “Basic equity has been lost in modern America,” said the actor, economist, lawyer and writer, who went on to present some startling facts. One-tenth of 1 percent of Americans own 50 percent of U.S. assets. More than 8 million Americans are millionaires, yet 40 million people in this nation can’t afford health care. read more... |
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Best-selling author and journalist Joe Klein gives low ratings to President George W. Bush’s administration, saying it is characterized by “arrogance and incompetence.” But the work of another Texan, a UT Arlington alumna, stands tall in his esteem.“I am proud to be in Arlington, the home of that wonderful American saint, Tillie Burgin,” he said on his recent campus visit. read more... |
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New Graduate Programs Added in 2007
Fall 2007 will see several new programs enroll their first classes. The College of Education offers a new Ph.D. in K-16 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, a BSN to Ph.D. program begins in the School of Nursing, and an M.F.A. has been added in the department of Art and Art History. These new programs will offer attractive options to prospective students, and strengthen graduate education at UT Arlington. For more information, go to grad.uta.edu.
Phi Kappa Phi Comes to UT Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington announces the installation of the 300th chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. UT Arlington President James D. Spaniolo and Provost Dana Dunn were among some 20 deans, faculty and staff inducted as founding members of the chapter. read more...
History department has an active year
This past year the History Department hosted several conferences, one run by and for the students, and welcomed a new faculty member. Several students also presented their work and received nationally recognized academic awards. Faculty members also won several awards and worked as authors and editors of several books. Phi Alpha Theta and THSO were busy as well and hosted diverse events for the university community. read more...
Separated from the mix
Daniel Armstrong's chemical innovations have changed the way pharmaceutical companies develop drugs and earned him the reputation of a molecular trailblazer. read more...
EE Professor Receives University’s Outstanding Research Award
Wei-Jen Lee, Ph.D., a professor of Electrical Engineering and director of the Energy Systems Research Center, has received the Outstanding Research Achievement Award presented by The University of Texas at Arlington. read more...
The physics of basketballs
Professors Kaushik De and Jim Horwitz tested basketballs for Dallas Mavericksowner Mark Cuban. read more...
Students Shine at ACES
Student research and creative activity were showcased at the Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students (ACES) on March 30, 2007. A record number of students participated, showcasing their work through oral presentations or poster displays. Panels consisting of faculty, alumni and community member judges reviewed the entries and selected prize recipients in several categories. The day-long event featured a keynote presentation from University of Chicago professors Cathy Birkenstein-Graff, Ph.D. and Gerald Graff Ph.D. read more...A list of winning presentations is found here.
