Presidential hopefuls gear up for another race, attempt to connect with millenials
As the nation prepares to cast ballots on Nov. 8, the race for the presidency is beginning to take shape.
Democratic candidates...
A series of storms and tornadoes left a trail of destruction throughout the DFW area on Dec. 26, including in the usually quiet cities of Garland and Rowlett.
A total of 11 tornadoes were reported in...
In the aftermath of the heated protests at the University of Missouri over racial incidents and allegations of inequality, officials on UTD’s campus are cognizant of the issues that could lead to similar...
Community Garden moved to Phase 1 with additional features
The project to extend Loop Road has begun on the spot where the Community Garden used to be.
The Community Garden is a project run by the Office...
Despite states’ objection, refugees admitted by federal ruling
After the horrifying terrorist attacks in Paris, the issue of allowing Syrian refugees entry into the U.S. has been pushed to the forefront...
LGBT groups seek better awareness on campus after incident
A display made on one of the spirit rocks in remembrance of transgender individuals lost to violence was defaced on the night of Nov. 30.
The...
Film highlights life of women of different religions in holy city
Almost all 297 seats were filled at the Perot Museum’s Hoglund Foundation Theater on Dec. 3 for the premiere of “Jerusalem 3D.” The...
UPDATE: The UT System Board of Regents approved proposed tuition increases from universities within the System on Feb. 29.
At UTD, the Regents approved a 2.9 percent increase for resident and non-resident...
Correction: In a previous version of this story Zack Gentry's name was misspelled and he was incorrectly identified as a minister ordained by the State of Texas. The Mercury regrets this error.
Newlyweds...
Service dogs help owners on campus live easier lives
Matthew Schroeder has had a much easier time dealing with certain aspects of being confined to a wheelchair ever since Lauren came into his life.
The...
Group of three studying in Spain spent day in French capital on same date of bombings, shootings
Three UTD students were just five miles away from the Stade de France in Paris at 9:20 p.m. on Nov. 13....
Scholarship given to students for proficiency in video games
Current and prospective students can now be awarded a $5,000 scholarship for excelling at playing a video game made by students and professors...
