130 News
130 News

The Long History of The Shorthorn
UTA’s student newspaper is almost as old as the University itself. Yet its student-journalists remain driven by the same desire as those who published the very first issue: to tell the important...

A Half-Century of Living History
UTA’s longest serving employees share their stories.

Meet the student behind UTA’s starlit Spirit Horse
Student artist Garrison Calcote shares the cosmic inspiration behind UTA’s 130th anniversary Spirit Horse

Distinguished Alumni shine at UTA’s 130th
Honorees celebrated for civic impact, service and support of UTA at anniversary event

Marching through time
As UT Arlington marks its 130th anniversary, its longest running student organization continues to push cadets to rise, lead, and serve.

UTA celebrates Maverick achievements as awards return
The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards return, highlighting leadership, service and impact

Fight on!: Mavs get a fresh anthem
New UTA fight song debuts at MavsMeet, honoring late music professor Doug Stotter

UTA West launches with new Willow Park storefront
Hub supports students and community engagement in fast-growing region

UTA looks ahead with research, growth and a new sport
At State of Higher Education, President Cowley spotlights UTA’s impact, research—and flag football

UTA excels in access and earnings rankings
New Carnegie classification ranks UT Arlington No. 1 for access in the UT System and top 10 in Texas for graduate earnings

Study connects metal exposure to childhood gut health
Publication selected as National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Extramural Paper of the Month

UTA's 23 patents strengthen UT System's No 3 ranking
Research contributions help boost the UT System’s position among the nation’s top innovators in patent technology

UTA inventors recognized worldwide for innovations
UTA patents increase 15% to help UT System rank No. 6 in prestigious Top 100 worldwide list

UT Arlington-UT Austin team wins prize for vital U.S. magnet...
Physics professor J. Ping Liu helps boost nation’s energy security and advance toward a world-class magnet research hub

Two alumni enter Military Science Hall of Honor
Jean Anne Panton Deakyne and Steven Kennedy were recognized for their service to UTA’s Army ROTC and distinguished military and civilian careers

UTA research drives innovation and impact
Record funding supports breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, health care, energy and sustainability, positioning UTA as a leader in research