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Criminology professors John Worrall and Robert Taylor took part in a two-day faculty tribunal in June to determine their fates at UTD. The tribunal found no evidence of fraud and university president Richard Benson affirmed the decision by not firing the professors. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang

Faculty Tribunal Finds No Evidence of Fraud in JAL Scandal

September 1, 2019

Criminology professors move forward with lawsuit citing privacy law violations Following a two-day faculty tribunal hearing which found no evidence of fraud, university president Richard Benson decided...

Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Mercury Staff

Sleep Not Top Priority for Students: Why It Should Be

August 19, 2019

Survey results show that only one-third of respondents at UTD regularly receive recommended number of hours of sleep  Look through any student’s calendar, and you’ll likely see some recurring...

Marco Mendoza, former director of institutional  equity and Title IX coordinator. Courtesy of UTD Title IX Office

New Title IX Senior Director Appointed

July 29, 2019

Office plans to improve relationship with community The UTD Title IX office recently appointed a new senior director of institutional equity and Title IX initiatives. The new appointee, Marco Mendoza,...

This is one of the two CVS vending machines that will be operating in the Fall 2019 and is located at the bottom floor of the Student Union.  Photo by Amina Hussain | Mercury Staff

CVS Vending Machines to Open on Campus

July 29, 2019

Convenience machines will stay open late, offer hygiene products to students starting Fall 2019 At the start of the fall semester, two CVS vending machines will begin operating on the UTD campus. The...

The university's new brand campaign, headed in part by UTD President Richard Benson (pictured), aims to celebrate its progress over the past 50 years. Courtesy of UTD Office of Communications

University Launches New Brand Campaign

July 29, 2019

‘Speed of Bright’ celebrates UTD's 50th anniversary, increases visibility in DFW area through advertising In early June, university President Richard  Benson, along with the marketing team...

History professor Natalie Ring co-edited the book,  which explores similarities and differences between our modern-day criminal justice systems and those of the Jim Crow South. Courtesy of UTD School of Arts and Humanities

Professor Explores Jim Crow South in New Book

July 7, 2019

Faculty member co-edited novel after noticing lack of coverage for time period Following the 2012 publication of a co-edited collection of essays on Jim Crow, associate professor of history Natalie...

Chemistry Ph.D. student Michael Luzuriaga and a colleague look at one of their 3D-printed microneedles. The researchers hope to use the patches as an alternative to common drug delivery methods such as vaccines. Courtesy of Michael Luzuriaga

University Research Team Develops Pain-free Drug Delivery System

July 7, 2019

Group produces 3D-printed microneedle patches as cheaper, more efficient alternative to traditional methods A joint research team from UTD’s Gassensmith and Smaldone labs are using 3D printing to...

Business administration sophomore Eric Aaberg launched an online petition in June urging the university to build a statue of Temoc, the school mascot. Photo by Amina Hussain | Mercury Staff

Student Starts Online Petition for Temoc Statue

July 7, 2019

This June, a student started an online petition to create a statue of Temoc on the roundabout at the campus main entrance. The petition has since amassed over 460 signatures.  Eric Aaberg, a business...

Incoming student Ian Schlitz said he chose interdisciplinary studies as his major because of the freedom it provides. Courtesy Photo

13-year-old freshman to start classes at UTD in fall

June 16, 2019

Incoming interdisciplinary studies major homeschooled since seven years old, serves as CEO of Texas-based company Kidlamity Gaming UTD will welcome one of its youngest freshmen in the fall of 2019. Ian...

James Bartlett gives remarks at summer 2018 doctoral hooding ceremony. Courtesy Photo

Longtime BBS professor passes away at 70 years

June 16, 2019

Faculty reflect on his life, academic achievements Faculty, staff and students are mourning the loss of a longtime professor in the school of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.  James Bartlett,...

The Title IX office, housed in Synergy Park North, investigates allegations of sexual assault that are brought directly to the office as well as those that the office is made aware of without receiving formal complaints. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Mercury Staff.

Student workers voice confusion over sexual misconduct reporting

April 29, 2019

In the aftermath of allegations of sexual harassment and managerial misconduct by Chartwells managers, faculty and student leaders raised questions about mandated reporting of sexual misconduct and the...

Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Archives

UH extends lease cancellation deadline after rent increase

April 29, 2019

In early April, housing officials notified incoming on-campus residents of increases in rent pricing for 2019-2020, citing aging facilities and equipment as reasons for the change. Soon after being notified,...

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