The University of Texas at Arlington
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Celebrating 130 years of excellence and counting
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This year, UTA turns 130—and we're ready to celebrate! Join us for a year of festivities commemorating this milestone.
[UTA's 130th Anniversary](/130 "UTA's 130th Aniversary")
Women's Basketball Earns Bid to WNIT
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After an epic run that went all the way to the WAC Tournament Championship game, the Mavericks are now heading to the Women's National Invitation Tournament! Join us to pack College Park Center on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. for the first round against Incarnate Word.
[Learn More](https://utamavs.com/news/2025/3/16/womens-basketball-earns-berth-to-wnit.aspx "Learn More")
Our Next Frontier
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We're heading west, where the horizon's wide and the opportunities even wider. The University of Texas at Arlington is proud to introduce UTA West, our new campus in Walsh Ranch.
[Learn More](/west "Learn More")
A University of Excellence
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### 0
Best for Vets Among Public Universities in Texas
Military Times, 2024
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University in North Texas
The Wall Street Journal, 2025
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for ethnic diversity
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
[Our Rankings](/about/rankings)
OUR CURRENT INITIATIVES
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RISE 100
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We're investing $60 million to hire 100 new innovative tenure-stream faculty who will make an impact in Texas.
[LEARN ABOUT RISE 100](/hr/rise100-overview "Learn about the U T A Rise 100 initative")
UTA 2030
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UTA has launched its new strategic plan, UTA 2030, focusing on our shared dreams and bright future.
[MORE ABOUT UTA 2030](/administration/president/strategic-plan "Learn about the U T A 2030 strategic plan")
Undergraduate Research
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Undergraduate research has a positive impact on graduation rates—that's why UTA tripled paid undergraduate research opportunities.
[LEARN ABOUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH](/news/news-releases/2024/06/25/ut-arlington-prioritizes-undergraduate-research-to-ensure-student-success "Learn about the U T A undergrad research")
News
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13 March
### NASA taps UTA to shape future of autonomous aviation
UTA team tasked with developing safety systems for drones and unmanned flying vehicles
](/news/news-releases/2025/03/13/nasa-taps-uta-to-shape-future-of-autonomous-aviation)
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10 March
### UTA team wins prize for vital U.S. magnet technology
Physics professor J. Ping Liu helps boost nation’s energy security and advance toward a world-class magnet research hub
](/news/news-releases/2025/03/10/uta-team-wins-prize-for-vital-us-magnet-technology)
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12 March
### Professor trains to take research from lab to market
UTA civil engineering researcher joins a training cohort focused on translating research into real-world impact.
](/news/news-releases/2025/03/12/professor-trains-to-take-research-from-lab-to-market)
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10 March
### Biochemist’s impact on science and students honored
UTA’s Kayunta Johnson-Winters named American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology fellow
](/news/news-releases/2025/03/10/biochemists-impact-on-science-and-student-honored)
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7 March
### 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
](/news/news-releases/2025/03/07/military-science-hall-of-honor-2025)