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130 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AND COUNTING

Come join us as we commemorate 130 years of UTA! From its humble beginnings as a private school with just 75 students to its current incarnation as a national research university, UT Arlington has flourished over the past century-plus—and we're ready to celebrate.

Happy Birthday, UTA!

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History of UTA

Birthday wishes from the UTA community

How We're Celebrating

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Time Capsule

To help commemorate our 130th year at the Birthday Bash, we invited the community to share a message for future Mavericks to read when they open the time capsule. Mavericks will have another chance to contribute to the time capsule when we celebrate Homecoming.

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Library History Exhibit

The UTA Library will be unveiling a new permanent exhibit in its Special Collections later this year. The exhibit will feature all generations of Mavericks and showcase UTA's rich history and excellence over the last 130 years.

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130 Birthday Bash at Brazos

September 5, 2025

The highlight of the University’s yearlong celebration brought students, faculty, and staff together in Brazos Park for cupcakes, ice cream, and a peek into UTA’s storied history that has built it into the community pillar it is today. Read the press release.

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Shop Anniversary Gear

Outfit yourself in all the fun new 130th anniversary swag and limited-edition merchandise, like the cowboy boots, lego kits, and tartan products, that are available for purchase both in the University Bookstore and online.

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UTA Magazine Anniversary Edition

We created a very special issue of UTA Magazine to celebrate our 130th anniversary. Read about UTA's history, enjoy Mav memories, and take a trip through the photo archives.

130 Seconds With...

We’re getting to know Mavericks from all generations in 130 seconds.

UTA Over the Years

See UTA's history in photos, from our humble beginnings in 1895 as Arlington College to the #1 rated university in North Texas that we are today.
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