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North Texas Leaders Highlight Higher Education’s Key Role in State’s Economic Recovery
by Michael Wood | Aug 19, 2020
During the Dallas Regional Chamber's State of Higher Education event, leaders discussed how colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to help Texas respond to the pandemic and revitalize its economy.
by Sophia Gonzalez |
Aug 5, 2020
Dallas-based engineering design, consulting, and professional services firm Mbroh Engineering's gift will create the first endowed scholarship for the Diversity Scholars Program at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 4, 2020
Many universities in the U.S. postponed dissertation defenses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But UT Dallas says that was never an option.
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by Maddie Preston |
Mar 6, 2020
UT Dallas' School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) is unveiling its modular sculptural installation tomorrow. The 30-foot-long installation—made of steel, LED lighting, and projections—will be housed in the Richardson Innovation Quarter (aka The IQ).
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The Comely team pitched a dating/social hybrid for people who believe in-person is the best way to gauge chemistry. Comely instantly suggests safe and public locations with high concentrations of other users based on what the user likes doing, so they never run out of ideas on where to go to meet other singles. [Photo: Courtesy UTD]
A Cloud Solution for Resumes Takes the Top Prize at UTD’s Annual Big Idea Competition
by Maddie Preston | Nov 20, 2019
UT Dallas' largest startup pitch competition allowed six student teams to present their business ideas. See who took home the prize money.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news on UTSW and the American Heart Association examining cardiac concerns, as well as Cook Children’s in Fort Worth receiving a grant to bolster research.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Oct 30, 2019
UTD said it will be the first theater in Texas—and possibly the first university theater anywhere—to incorporate LED wristbands into the iconic “The Rocky Horror Show.”
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Aug 26, 2019
From higher education projects (UT Dallas, TSU) to K-12 initiatives (Frisco ISD, Dallas ISD), here's your briefing on what's going on in education in North Texas.
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UTD and Rainbow Kids Partner in Summer Camp to Inspire Local Homeless Youth
by Natalie Le | Jun 5, 2019
At the 24th annual Kids' University summer camp, the mission is simple: inspire participants to stay in school, pursue college, and consider a multitude of future career paths and possibilities.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
May 10, 2019
HoboLoco's name is a mashup of "hoverboard" and "locomotion." The startup combines both of these concepts to create its own unique gaming experience.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 6, 2019
Forbes' "definitive guide" to getting the best return on a college investment is here. UT Dallas ranks No. 1 among public universities in Texas. Among public and private universities in the U.S., UTD ranks No. 31, up from No. 61 last year. See what other Dallas-Fort Worth schools made the list.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 22, 2019
Directors from UT Dallas and UT Arlington are teaming up to launch RCE North Texas: one of just seven centers in the U.S. that will focus on focus on three of the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
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Girls at the Innovate(her) summit high five each other during an activity that illustrates the importance of human emotion during problem solving. [Photo: Rebeca Posadas-Nava]
Photo Recap: Innovate(her) Conference Sparks Innovative Thinking in Middle School Girls
by Lauren Hawkins | Feb 25, 2019
Capital One teamed up with the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to empower students during National Engineering Week.
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by Allison Hatfield |
Feb 15, 2019
Somareddy wants to help people who have had strokes or traumatic brain injuries overcome their limitations with engaging, fun, and motivating VR/AR therapy exercises.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Feb 14, 2019
Operating out of the DEC's West End location, the Innov8te Smart Cities Incubator is backed by AT&T, Microsoft, Cisco, UTD, and the Dallas Innovation Alliance.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jan 22, 2019
This month, the Dallas venture investor and adviser joined Capital Factory as the Vice President of Accelerator and Investment Fund, where he will manage a team across the state in line with the Texas Startup Manifesto.
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