If elected, Evans-Cowley will be the first woman president at UTA. She will also be the 10th person to run the university since 1958.
The semester will begin on Jan. 18 as scheduled, and no classes will be canceled, with on-campus events continuing to be held as well.
Due to new variants of COVID-19, testing will continue in the spring, and free testing is available on campus.
“We're now a Tier One institution, and we have to pay our students as if we're one,” associate physics professor Ben Jones said.
The fair featured several guest speakers and other activities, with the intention to attract potential club members and get students interested in the Medical Humanities and Bioethics minor.
The Theatre Arts Department performed Caryl Churchill’s play which explores how technology affects us and the ways it both isolates and joins us together.
The Homecoming 5K, Street Festival, Parade and pep rally all returned after being postponed last year due to the pandemic.
The spring semester will run a higher possibility of spread as people return from the break, and decisions on health protocols will be made around early January.
The study is focused on the disability community, and participation is open to those who have a visual impairment or use a mobility device.
The event allowed families to reunite with their students and enjoy activities, special deals and entertainment on and around campus.
The university was one of 10 award recipients out of 31 applicants, and one of three UT System institutions to win the award.
Psychology and communication senior Christine Abasi uses different fields of study to determine the cause behind stuttering.
The university enrolled 4,172 freshmen this fall, a 9.2% increase from the previous academic year, with total enrollment at 41,515.
UTA Police also received a report of a stranger entering a female student’s apartment through an unlocked door.
Hosted at Globe Life Field for the first time, the ceremonies implemented social distancing and safety protocols to ensure student and guest safety.
After three years of widespread debate and campus condemnation, UTA removed the name of former university administrator Edward Davis on the basis of his racist actions.
The decision to remove Davis Hall’s namesake, former dean Edward Davis, came after years-long effort from students and alumni.
Face coverings will be required until further notice, there will be a mix of online and in-person classes, and on-campus work positions will return in phases.
The site is one of several community vaccination sites organized by the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
The university is partnering with OptumServe to operate an on-campus vaccine site inside the Physical Education Building on Greek Row Drive.
The pandemic highlighted a number of successful stakeholders who have contributed to the community, and the organization reviewed over 70 qualified nominees for the awards.
Packages, a bike and a bollard valued at $1500 were reported stolen by students and staff.
Eric Leidlein, auxiliary services executive director, said after the building is demolished it will be converted to green space to accommodate the Green at College Park project.
Although specifics are not available yet, the university is working with a few goals in mind, including a return to in-person classes, revamped student life and a normal dorm experience.
The new administration wants to advocate for international students, bring back grade forgiveness and address campus parking.
Groups like UTA’s Turning Point USA chapter and the Progressive Student Union are taking advantage of active user hours and hashtags to spread awareness and accessibility.
As the U.S. expanded its vaccine availability to all adults, countries around the world still face a lack of resources to vaccinate their citizens.
The university is partnering with Texas Health Resources to distribute Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines at six Texas Health Community Clinics across the Metroplex.
An underage student driver was also found in possession of alcohol after being stopped for a traffic violation.
Some students say it can get lonely being by yourself during the pandemic, and they are ready for the opportunity to have home gatherings again.
Students say people should remain honest and never feel afraid to express their opinion, but they should also respect others with differing viewpoints.
