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With SMU Conference, GSV Founder Looks to Make Dallas the Hub of the Global ‘Mission Movement’

by | May 5, 2023
Global Silicon Valley’s Michael Moe is teaming up with Hoque Global CEO Mike Hoque on the inaugural SMU+GSV Mission Summit in May. GSV recently moved its headquarters from Northern California to downtown Dallas' historic Adolphus building.
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UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth Names Founding Dean for College of Nursing
by | May 5, 2023
Dr. Cindy Weston will lead the strategic planning, recruitment of personnel, and development of partnerships for the college, which was approved by the UNT System Board of Regents in February and is set to launch in the fall of 2024.
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UT Dallas to Host Mark Cuban Foundation’s Free AI Bootcamp for High School Students
by | May 1, 2023
The AI Bootcamp will target underserved high school students in the ninth through 12th grades and will introduce them to basic AI concepts and skills, the foundation said. Students will learn what AI is and is not, where they already interact with AI in their own lives, and the ethical implications of AI systems including but not limited to TikTok recommendations, smart home assistants, facial recognition, and self-driving cars, among others.
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The George W. Bush Center Is Marking Its 10th Anniversary with a Week of Free Admission, and SMU Is in on the Celebration
by | Apr 28, 2023
The George W. Bush Presidential Center opened its doors on the Southern Methodist University campus on May 1, 2013. In the decade since, nearly 2 million visitors from all over the world have come to explore it. To mark its 10th anniversary, the center is offering free reserved admission to the Presidential Museum from April 29 through May 4—and SMU is doing its own celebration of a decade of impact in hosting the center.
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Safer Crossings: UTA Researchers Deploy Lidar Pedestrian Safety Tech in Arlington and Irving Intersections

by | Apr 26, 2023
Crossing the street shouldn't be a life-or-death activity, but it often is. Nearly 7,500 pedestrians were killed in 2021, the most in four decades. To test a way to save lives, UTA's research team has deployed the Helius Smart Lidar System at two North Texas intersections, using real-time 3D object detection and tracking to analyze pedestrian behavior. They've also deployed a dynamic flashing yellow arrow system that can change the way traffic lights work when pedestrians are detected.
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The Last Word: VEX Robotics’ Tony Norman on the 30,000 Students from 50 Countries Competing in Dallas for the 2023 World Championship
by | Apr 24, 2023
Robots, start your engines! Beginning Tuesday through May 4, more than 30,000 students from all 50 states and more than 50 countries are bringing their custom-built robots to the REC Foundation's 16th annual VEX Robotics World Championship at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
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Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum at the University of Texas at Dallas, Phase I [Rendering courtesy Morphosis]
UT Dallas, DMA Announce Partnership Celebrating Opening of New Athenaeum in Fall 2024
by | Apr 20, 2023
The unveiling of Phase I of the O'Donnell Athenaeum, designed by Morphosis Architects, will debut the first of three buildings in the new 12-acre cultural complex at UT Dallas. “I'm thrilled to welcome some of the finest works of art in our city to the new campus museum," said UTD President Richard C. Benson.
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The Last Word: Omni Hotel’s Ruth Andrews on UTD Students’ Animations for Dallas Arts Month
by | Apr 19, 2023
To celebrate Dallas Arts Month, the Omni Dallas Hotel is displaying 16 animations by UTD Projection Mapping Lab students on select nights through the end of the April, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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UNT Dallas Names Veteran Administrator as VP of Enrollment Management, Student Affairs

by | Apr 6, 2023

The University of North Texas at Dallas has named Dr. Jose E. da Silva to the newly created position of vice president for enrollment management and student affairs.

In this role, da Silva will be responsible for student affairs and enrollment management, and he will join the UNT President’s Cabinet and the University Executive Council....

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UNT Names Pioneering Researcher, Inventor as New College of Engineering Dean
by | Apr 6, 2023

Paul S. Krueger has been named the new dean of the College of Engineering at The University of North Texas, effective June 1.

“The College of Engineering is home to some of UNT’s fastest growing programs, and I am excited to see the college continue to thrive under Dr....

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The Last Word: UNT Dallas’ Ratna Narayan On Curiosity and Inspiring a New Generation of Scientists and Engineers
The future belongs to the curious, and that's why the University of North Texas at Dallas has teamed up with five local school districts to inspire a new generation of young scientists and engineers through the Science Education Fellowship program.
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The Last Word: Dr. Kangkook Jee on How UTD Students Are Making Their Mark in National Competitions
From an NSA Codebreaker Challenge to an offshore wind farm competition to one of the world's toughest-to-crack mathematics competitions, UT Dallas teams keep showing up and making the mark.
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The Last Word: UTD’s Dale MacDonald on How AI Chatbots Could Impact Your Job

by | Mar 29, 2023
MacDonald was part of a panel discussion at UT Dallas, in partnership with The Dallas Morning News, aimed at clearing up misconceptions about ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that’s gone viral. The panel featured four UTD scientists—Xinya Du, Gopal Gupta, Dale MacDonald, and Jessica Ouyang—and was moderated by Adithi Ramakrishnan, science reporter at the DMN.
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Plano, Richardson Named Among ‘Best Cities to Live in America’
by | Mar 23, 2023
Just north of Dallas, Plano and Richardson are nestled together—and they share at least one thing in common. Both have been named among the "2023 Best Cities to Live in America" by Niche, a leading platform that connects students and families with colleges and schools.
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UWorld Cares Grant Deadline Looms: Nonprofits Can Apply Now to Support Education in Dallas
by | Mar 22, 2023
The UWorld Cares grant program aims to strengthen the pathway to higher education, address workforce skills gaps, and eliminate barriers to higher education by partnering with community organizations.
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Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program: A Unique Opportunity for Businesses to Shape the Future Workforce of Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Mar 22, 2023
Want to make a difference in the future workforce while also benefitting your business? It's not too late to sign up for the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program before the April 1 deadline. This program provides local high school students with valuable work experience and skills that will help them transition into college and future careers.
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