The University of Texas at Arlington

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 • Brian Lopez : Contact Undergraduate project aims to make future air travel safer and more comfortable. (UTA Photo) At The University of Texas at Arlington, students aren’t just working toward a degree: They’re building the future of flight. With support from a new NASA grant, a UTA undergraduate researcher is leading a project to develop innovative materials that could make emerging electric air taxis safer and more resilient.

Many supplements lack evidence The same principle applies to nutrition. If elite athletes use a supplement, does that mean everyone who exercises should use it? Research supports some commonly used approaches. People who perform resistance training may benefit from adding more protein to their diet because protein provides the materials the body needs to build and repair muscle. Creatine, a naturally occurring compound the body synthesizes using three amino acids, works differently.

Monday, Aug 17, 2026 • Brian Lopez : Contact UTA-led pilot study shows weatherizing older homes can lower electric bills for South Dallas residents. (Adobe Stock) For South Dallas residents living on fixed incomes, an increase of a few hundred dollars a year in an elecrtic bill isn't pocket change. It can be the difference between paying for groceries and skipping meals.

Monday, Aug 17, 2026 • Brian Lopez : Contact The event helps incoming students prepare academically and acclimate to UTA’s massive campus. (UTA) Scores of students crossed campus Friday evening, walking past the University Center, Arlington Hall, and Spaniolo Drive toward College Park Center for the first big campuswide event since move-in: the SuccessU Block Party. Inside the CPC, much-appreciated air conditioning and pulsing party music greeted Mavericks new and old.

Friday, Aug 14, 2026 • Drew Davison : Contact John McPhail introduced as the new Lady Movin' Mavs coach. (UTA Photo) John McPhail is starting what he called a “dream job” after being named head coach of the Lady Movin’ Mavs, The University of Texas at Arlington’s women’s wheelchair basketball team. “This is something beyond my wildest dreams,” said McPhail, who was introduced as head coach Thursday at College Park Center. “Wheelchair basketball is my life.

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 • Jeff Caplan : Contact With the heat index peaking at 109 degrees, thousands of Mavericks hauled mini-fridges, computer monitors, fans, snacks and even electric guitars into UTA residence halls Wednesday during Move-In Day. Families pushed carts stacked high with boxes and supplies, stopping for shade, fan misters, cold water and shaved ice as students began settling into their new rooms.

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 • Brian Lopez : Contact Student CEO leads campus coffee shop offering hands-on business experience. (UT Arlington) For Kiley Vaughan, the start of her senior year brought an important new milestone in her academic career. She was introduced as the inaugural student CEO of Saxbys, The University of Texas at Arlington’s new student-run coffee shop, during its grand opening event on Aug. 12.

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 • Jeff Caplan : Contact The University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Education has received a $300,000 grant from the Fort Worth Education Partnership to support its new paid teacher residency program. The three-year grant will help UTA develop the program, which will give aspiring teachers the opportunity to spend a full academic year gaining hands-on experience in a classroom before graduation.

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 • Jeff Caplan : Contact The University of Texas at Arlington ranked among the top 25% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, earning recognition for its commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, health, education and climate change. Overall, UTA placed in the 301–400 band out of 1,603 participating universities.

Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 • Drew Davison : Contact School’s back, stress doesn’t have to be. (UTA Photo) Going back to school can be an exciting time for elementary to college students, whether it’s finding the perfect outfit to wear on the first day, returning to campus or filling up a chalkboard with career dreams. However, the back-to-school rush can also bring unwanted stress.