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Alum creates 3D sensors

Researchers at UTD are looking to nature to advance sensory technology through electronic whiskers. UTD alumnus Jonathan Reeder began working on the project...

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Graduate helps create nonprofit

At 18 years old, Brooke Lopez was the youngest individual ever to run for Wylie City Council. Inspired to run by the murder...

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Dallas becomes hub for esports

Michael Sherman was already playing Riot Games’ “League of Legends” before he went to UTD in 2009. Though he said he didn’t consider...

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University reaches funding milestone

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include additional information about the National Research University Fund and quotes from President Richard Benson....

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Prosthetic progress

A robotics lab at UTD has managed to make its new prosthetic leg stronger and quieter and is ready to move on to...

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Drone tech takes off

Ron Poynter was first introduced to drones while working as a helicopter pilot for the military. It wasn’t until federal restrictions on civilian...

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Embracing oddities through art

As part of his last art show of the semester at UTD, Master of Fine Arts candidate Clayton Harper created the piece “NextGen10”...

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‘League’ team advances to nationals

UTD’s “League of Legends” team — now recognized by the athletics department as a varsity sport — qualified for and competed at the...

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UTD benefactor Margaret McDermott passes away at 106

Editor’s Note: Updated to include statements from members of the UTD community. One of the most influential figures at UTD and in the...

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Confucius Institute under FBI scrutiny

After an FBI threat assessment, Texas congressmen have accused a Chinese language organization, which has a location on campus, of propaganda and stealing...

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