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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

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V-bikes bringing bike racks to campus

April 30, 2018

Dockless rental bikes are becoming increasingly common on and off campus and are being left on sidewalks and lawns instead of in bike racks. V-Bikes are rental bikes that allow customers to use their...

The UTD Confucius Institute was established in 2007 and is located in Jonsson Academic Center. Photo by Xiang Li | Mercury Staff.

Confucius Institute under FBI scrutiny

April 23, 2018

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

Graphic by Christi Lazutkin | Mercury Staff.

Breaking glass ceilings at UTD

April 23, 2018

A climate survey of UTD faculty sheds light on parental leave and gender parity regarding women in the workplace. In 2016, a survey sent out to all of the university’s faculty and staff addressed diversity...

The Student Success Center is expanding its tutoring services and limiting noise interference by moving into the space formerly occupied by the Testing Center. Photo by Anupam Gupta | Mercury Staff.

Success center adds study spaces

April 23, 2018

The area that used to hold the testing center is being converted into a math and science tutoring area to provide students with more teaching space. With the construction of the new Testing Center last...

Students network during the Women in Technology International event in the undergraduate lobby in JSOM. As part of the event, speakers gave attendees tips on getting ahead as a woman in STEM. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

New campus group helps female students succeed

April 23, 2018

UTD students established Dallas’ first local chapter of an international organization providing women with resources to succeed in business. Women In Technology International is a global organization...

Material science and engineering professor Kyeongjae Cho (left) and research associate Jeongwoon Hwang developed a less expensive and more efficient battery. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

Researchers develop less expensive lithium batteries

April 23, 2018

UTD researchers teamed up to develop a new class of battery, proven to be efficient and long-lasting. For over a year, material science and engineering professor Kyeongjae Cho, along with research associate...

Misty Owens (center), an arts and humanities lecturer, teaches a class in association with Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, a global initiative to support individuals suffering from the neurodegenerative disorder. Photo by Achint Khanijo | Mercury Staff.

Mastering movement

April 23, 2018

Twice a week, individuals with Parkinson’s disease are taught how to dance by a UTD professor. Professor Misty Owens spends her time outside of the classroom teaching Dance for Parkinson’s Disease...

The Emerging Technologies Summit was held April 18-19. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Institute organizes first tech summit

April 23, 2018

Students and faculty members at UTD had the opportunity to network with industry leaders during a summit focused on adapting companies to new technological discoveries. The Institute for Innovation and...

Graphic by Christi Lazutkin | Mercury Staff.

Wind causes power outages

April 9, 2018

Several areas on the north side of campus experienced power outages Tuesday evening. Residence Hall West, Dining Hall West, Synergy Park North and SP2 were among the areas affected on April 4, in addition...

Wendy Hanna, executive director of The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center in Plano, speaks about the counseling, education and advocacy services offered by the organization. Photo by Anupam Gupta | Mercury Staff.

Sexual assault exams now offered at UTD health center

April 9, 2018

The Student Health Center has introduced SAFE exams to help victims of sexual assault get medical treatment on campus. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, or SANE, nurse is a medical professional trained...

Vice President of the Texas Investment Group Adeeb Ahmed (left) and Director of Communications Faiza Zaman plan for investments in the the Naveen Jindal School of Management Finance Trading Lab on April 5. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

New investment group open to all majors

April 9, 2018

Two UTD students developed an organization designed to make investing accessible to all students. The Texas Investment Group allows individuals to invest their money in the stock market and receive profit...

Dean of Students Amanda Smith explains the applications of UTD’s free speech policy as well as the debates among students with differing ideologies. Photo by Xiang Li | Mercury Staff.

Free speech policies under fire

April 9, 2018

UTD’s campus policies may be limiting free speech among students and faculty, according to a watchdog organization. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education examines free speech policies at...

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