The McNair Scholars Program is a competitive program funded by the U.S. Department of Education to prepare university juniors and seniors who are low-income, first generation, and/or underrepresented in graduate education for doctoral education. This program assists students in the attainment of their educational, professional, and personal goals through participation in research and other academic/scholarly activities.APPLICATIONSThe priority deadline is Nov. 3, 2025.The general application closes Dec. 1, 2025.Click the link below for more information and to apply.https://www.uta.edu/research/opportunities/undergraduate-research/programs/mcnairContact us at mcnair@uta.edu

As part of this semester’s International Education Week celebrations, the Office of International Education invites all Mavericks to submit a photograph entry to be featured in the global photo exhibition, See the Unseen. This exhibition focuses on showcasing the often-overlooked elements of culture and community that shape the world around us.Student submissions will be assessed by a panel of judges, and prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place student entries in three different themes.Maverick community members may submit one photo per category for consideration across any of the following categories:Intercultural Immersion: Captures moments where individuals are immersed in the culture of their host country (U.S. or abroad). Photos might showcase students engaging in everyday activities that reflect the unique aspects of the host country's culture, or participating in local events, traditions, or festivals. Photos may also capture a moment or scene, which creates a culturally immersive or -reflective experience for the viewer.Culture & Landscapes: Highlight the natural beauty and landscapes of host country locations (U.S. or abroad). Participants can submit photographs of landscapes, environments, iconic landmarks, scenic vistas, or natural wonders that play a significant role in shaping the host culture. Examples include images of geographic formations tied to cultural myths, or landscapes which impact the current economic and cultural circumstances of a host community.Cultural Crossings: Photos that capture the interactions and connections between people from different cultures OR photos which illustrate the ways that cross-cultural trade and culture exchange impacts daily life in the host culture. Photos might include moments of cross-cultural friendship and collaboration between people, or scenes which represent an example of the mixing point of multiple cultures in the environment or in an object in the host country (U.S. or abroad).We welcome Mavericks of any and all US- and international experiences to participate - photos from your travel to visit family, study abroad, volunteer, or sightsee in a country different from your own are equally welcome.Submissions will be accepted through October 31! Submit your entry atgo.uta.edu/iewphotoEmail globalengagement@uta.edu for accommodations and questions.

The application for the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) and Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (UGRAP) is now open!These programs offer undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in hands-on research alongside UTA faculty members across various disciplines. Whether you are interested in engineering, business management, psychology, biology, or any other field, these programs are open to all majors! For more information about these programs, click here.By participating in UROP/UGRAP, students will have the chance to:• Gain practical research experience • Collaborate with faculty members and peers • Contribute to cutting-edge projects • Enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Prepare for future career or academic endeavors • Receive fundingEligibility Requirements: • Full-time UTA student • Minimum 2.75 CGPA • UROP: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students • UGRAP: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents – Work-study eligibility (required)Important Dates: • Applications Open: October 1, 2025 • Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2025How to Apply: To apply, scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit this link.For more information, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at ugresearch@uta.edu or call us at 817-272-1272.Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your academic experience and build invaluable research skills. Apply today!Follow us on social media, click here!

The AI Course Redesign Institute offers a workshop-style hands-on experience for UTA faculty interested in integrating Artificial Intelligence into their courses. This one-day institute provides faculty with the tools, resources, and frameworks needed to redesign and enhance their curricula with AI, creating more engaging, effective, and inclusive learning environments. Participants will explore the latest AI technologies and pedagogical strategies from peers and resources, gaining the skills to integrate AI tools into their teaching practices. There will be time provided to work on developing your own course or courses. By the end of the institute, participants will leave with actionable next steps to incorporate AI into their teaching, fostering an innovative and forward-thinking classroom environment. Ideas for how to prepare students for the ever-changing workforce with AI will be explored.You must be teaching a course or courses next academic year (2025-2026). This event has limited capacity in-person. You may be asked to join via Microsoft Teams once the capacity has been reached.This session will be hybrid. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

2025 marks half a century as UTA welcomes students in the Fine Arts Building. Classrooms, studio spaces, and communal areas have changed and moved quite a lot since spring 1975. This mini-exhibit, open through December 19, features materials from the archives of the Department of Art & Art History and UTA Special Collections that focus on the period between 1970-1975 when the new arts complex came into being.When in the late 1960s, UTA’s fine arts curricula was elevated from 2-year transfer programs to 4-year degree granting status, this area became one of the fastest growing on campus. Noting that, the 1970 letter from UTA President Frank Harrison, addresses the need for “a building of approximately 225,000 sq ft” to house the Departments of Architecture, Art, Music and Speech-Drama, which by 1972 together counted 1,326 majors  - nearly 10% of the total UTA student population (15,432). Fine Arts Complex began to take shape along South Cooper Street around the existing University Theatre in the summer 1973. In January 1975, Shorthorn article showed perplexed students next to a building map in a “castle-like” maze of a newly opened Fine Arts Center. The writers of Ft.Worth Star Telegram called it “the mammoth 4-story building,” the “great Wall of China” cutting through UTA campus and pointed at its “massive and impersonal” style, with a giant loggia as its most distinguishing feature. On display at the Visual Resource Collections Gallery are historic photographs, press clippings, old UTA yearbooks, the remnants of former art building, which got demolished, and the materials from the original Fine Arts Building blueprints. Special thanks to Heather Claney (Reference Services Manager at UTA Special Collections), Mark Cook (UTA Digitization Services Manager), Nicholas William (Lead Digitization Specialist), Jack Plummer (Professor Emeritus, Department of Art and Art History), and Rita Lasater (former Director of the Visual Resource Commons) for documenting, preserving the traces of time, and helping us navigate through the archives to carry the memory further.The Visual Resource Collectiosn Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dance and public performance are two elements of human society that span across all cultures and peoples of the globe. This system of cultural expression often consists of detailed choreography and elaborate costumes, uniting our communities through shared connections and ritual presentation.For Latin America, dance is interwoven throughout the tapestry of their historical traditions. Beginning with the indigenous cultures of the Aztec, Inca, Maya, and Olmec, their celebratory carnivals and festivals evolved under the influence of European and African dance traditions to incorporate not only celebrational experiences but also used for expressions of faith, mourning, and even resistance.On view for the fall 2025 semester are a series of vibrantly painted and intricately decorated masks and dance costumes from Bolivia, Guatemala, and Mexico. They represent Latin America’s wide breadth of historical dance and parade traditions, ranging from the Bailé de los Animales to the annual Carnaval.Please join us throughout the semester to celebrate these works and their expressions of beauty, creativity, and connection through dance.It will be open Monday, September 8 – Thursday, November 20; 9am – 5pm. Visual Resource Collections and Gallery, Ste. 2109, Fine Arts Building, 2nd floor.