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Former Richardson mayor convicted for bribery
After a two-week trial, a former Richardson mayor was convicted for bribery charges connected to her affair with a land developer. Laura Maczka...
Cockroaches found in Student Union eatery
Richardson Health Department officials performed a surprise inspection at the Student Union’s Chick-fil-A after a receiving an anonymous complaint and video of cockroaches...
Former chemistry department officer indicted on theft charge
A former administrative officer in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is facing one charge of felony theft after being accused of embezzling...
UTD celebrates legacy of founding faculty member
Holocaust survivor, retired physics professor who taught at university for 66 years passes away at age 94 Wolfgang Rindler, a professor emeritus of...
ATEC dean addresses student petition
Concerns raised include large class sizes, lack of job market for graduates A group of ATEC students created a petition raising concerns and...
Chartwells workers allege lack of food safety training
Management claims all associates receive ongoing training during employment Following student concerns about food safety, The Mercury obtained evidence that suggests many Chartwells...
Richardson residents comment on councilman’s viral tweet insulting Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
Richardson City Council member Scott Dunn made national headlines last week over a tweet in which he referred to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...
New ATEC coffee bar attracts students
At mid-morning on Thursday, ATEC is still fairly quiet. Suddenly, from under the big staircase, there comes a tiny puff of steam. A...
Anderson controversy prompts review of admissions
UTD was thrust into the national spotlight in December 2018 after a student petition to remove Jacob Anderson, a UTD student accused of...
Academic scandal highlights need for improved transparency
The recent controversy surrounding the Justice Administration and Leadership program came to light in a Feb. 3 report by The Dallas Morning News,...