What’s up with Honorlock?

What’s up with Honorlock?

Students voice concerns, UT system said program does not violate FERPA

UTD has implemented online exam proctoring through Honorlock, but the software’s collection of data has led to widespread concerns about student privacy. Available through a browser extension, Honorlock requires a functioning webcam and microphone to be used during exams. Before starting, students are required to have sufficient lighting, present a...

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Center for Global Business creates virtual internship program

Center for Global Business creates virtual internship program

Global business majors required to complete international business requirement can work virtually

International travel ground to a halt last semester, but the Center for Global Business has developed solutions to allow students to gain international experience virtually. Global business and human resource management junior Grace Richmond was one of 56 students approved to study abroad last spring. Richmond had planned to go...

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Vending machines offer disposable face masks

Vending machines offer disposable face masks

UTD joins other universities selling PPE to students

Vending machines across UTD are now selling disposable surgical face masks to help students safely return to life on campus. As schools and businesses begin to reopen amidst mounting safety concerns, they’re implementing a variety of strategies to keep people safe. One method of increasing the accessibility of personal protective...

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Looking behind the mask

Looking behind the mask

How losing certain visual cues might affect communication

Greeting a stranger with a friendly smile is certainly a little harder than it used to be, but perhaps one of the more negative side effects of wearing masks all the time is the breakdown of communication. William Katz, a BBS professor, is primarily interested in speech, production and language...

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Virtual art exhibition reflects pandemic

Virtual art exhibition reflects pandemic

"Naked, with Fur" examines humanity at its most vulnerable

Naked, with Fur, running from Aug. 14 to Sept. 26,is the latest virtual exhibition to grace the SP/N Gallery, and the second virtual exhibition ever. The showcase stands out as being the first all-faculty art exhibition at SP/N in over a decade. The pieces on display reflect contemporary issues like...

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