The University of Texas at Dallas

06/22/2026

Bass School at UT Dallas’ Dr. Kevin Waite, who produced a new six-part television series, “1776: The Year That Made America,” is bringing students into the picture as he aims to make history more accessible to general audiences.

By Veronica Gonzalez  | The first part of “1776: The Year That Made America” made its national debut on April 6 at the Jonsson Performance Hall. The television series was written and produced by Dr. Kevin Waite, associate professor of history at UT Dallas. A University of Texas at Dall...

06/21/2026

Wishing all dads and paternal figures a fantastic Father’s Day 🧡💚

06/19/2026

This week the Comet community commemorated Juneteenth with campus celebrations and volunteer work in the area 🧡💚

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alt text: Scenes from UT Dallas campus events celebrating Juneteenth

06/18/2026

A three-year study of brain health and performance by Center for BrainHealth researchers suggests that mental acuity does not inevitably diminish with age and that cognitive abilities can improve at any stage of life.

By Stephen Fontenot  | A three-year study of brain health and performance by researchers in The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth (CBH) suggests that mental acuity does not inevitably diminish with age, and cognitive abilities can improve at any stage of life. The stu...

06/17/2026

UT Dallas graduation, but on film 📸



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alt text: Photos of various graduation scenes on campus, outside during University Commencement, celebrating outside and inside the Alumni Center, a selfie taken at the plinth and graduates posing for photos at Chess Plaza

06/15/2026

Sir Venki Ramakrishnan (left), Nobel laureate and former president of the Royal Society, with Dr. Donal Skinner, dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, was the speaker at the inaugural Kratz Family Collegium V Lecture.

By Stephanie Ghandour  | Sir Venki Ramakrishnan (left), Nobel laureate and former president of the Royal Society, with Dr. Donal Skinner, dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, was the speaker at the inaugural Kratz Family Collegium V Lecture on April 30. A new University of Texas a...

06/11/2026

UT Dallas and Verizon leaders recently met to reflect on a growing collaboration that is quickly becoming a model for how universities and industry can shape the future together. Learn more: https://news.utdallas.edu/campus-community/ut-dallas-verizon-partnership-2026/

06/08/2026

Who do you think will win the FIFA World Cup?

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alt text: A vertical video of students standing in front of a camera on UT Dallas campus giving their answers to who they think will win the FIFA World Cup

06/05/2026

Dr. Calvin D. Jamison ushered in more than $4 billion in construction and development over nearly 19 years at UT Dallas as vice president for facilities and economic development.

By Veronica Gonzalez  | As vice president for facilities and economic development, Dr. Calvin D. Jamison ushered in more than $4 billion in construction and development over nearly 19 years at UT Dallas. He retired May 4. Before Dr. Calvin Jamison came to campus, The University of Texas at...

06/03/2026

We started with 62 graduate students in the late 1960s. Now we welcome more than 30,000 students each year. We haven’t just reached higher; we’ve aimed beyond.