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!

Each November, the First Generation College Celebration is observed to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson.This act created federal financial aid programs to fund students’ education and made key investments in colleges & universities. Many of the HEA’s programs continue to promote college access, retention, & completion for today’s first-generation college students.Stop by the EDGE Center between November 4-6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to pick-up your #GraduateFirstGen Care Package! Supplies are limited, so don't delay!

Each November, the First Generation College Celebration is observed to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson.This act created federal financial aid programs to fund students’ education and made key investments in colleges & universities. Many of the HEA’s programs continue to promote college access, retention, & completion for today’s first-generation college students.Stop by the EDGE Center between November 4-6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to pick-up your #GraduateFirstGen Care Package! Supplies are limited, so don't delay!

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.

The Gallery at UTA is pleased to present its 20th “Faculty Biennial,” a showcase for recent work created by faculty from the University of Texas at Arlington Department of Art and Art History. Scheduled every two years, this exhibition presents a sampling of what the art and design professors accomplish in their creative and scholarly endeavors outside the classroom. The 2025 exhibition, which runs October 20 through November 15, features 31 faculty members working in a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, glass, printmaking, cinematic arts, and design. In addition, the department's art historians and art educators will have examples of recent publications on display."As we near the 40th anniversary of this gallery of contemporary art, it is wonderful to see the range of work our faculty are engaged in making and how it serves as an exemplar of what The Gallery at UTA is all about. We are focused on bringing innovative art and design to our public community and our faculty's creative work does just that, time and again. We look forward to welcoming you to this exhibition and having you join us celebrating this milestone," says gallery director and Art & Art History Department Chair August Davis.

The Center for Mexican American Studies Community Series is proud to present "La Invasión Mexicana: Immigration, La Opinión, & a Latino retelling of the 1994 World Cup," with Celso Thomas Castilho.About the Talk: This lecture examines the 1994 FIFA World Cup as a pivotal moment in the cultural and political expression of Latino communities in the United States. Drawing on archival materials from La Opinión, Los Angeles’ leading Spanish-language newspaper, Dr. Celso Thomas Castilho analyzes immigrant experiences, negotiating identity, and asserting cultural agency. This presentation offers a fresh perspective on how Latinos reshaped mainstream narratives during a pivotal moment in U.S. and Mexican history.About the Speaker: Celso Thomas Castilho is an associate professor of history at Vanderbilt University, where he's directed CLACX, the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies, since 2021. He has published prize-winning studies on the histories of slavery and abolition in Brazil and across the Atlantic world. He is currently working on a book about Latino culture and politics from the perspective of sports studies. Today's talk comes from his book-in-progress, La gran fiesta: A Latino History of the 1994 World Cup.Coffee and Snacks will be provided.UTA students, faculty, and staff, please RSVP at MAV Engage to help us plan accordingly.This event is open to the public. If you are unable to access Mav Engage (alumni or guests), please don't hesitate to contact monica.lopez@uta.edu to reserve your spot and obtain a parking pass before November 4th.If you need special accommodations or have questions, contact cmas@uta.edu.We are live-streaming through the Facebook CMAS page.