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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UT System Director of Police Michael Heidingsfield conducts Tourangeau’s coronation. Photo By Devinee Amin | Mercury Staff

Brent Tourangeau sworn in as chief of police

April 3, 2023

In late February, campus welcomed former assistant police chief Brent Tourangeau as the newest UTD chief of police. Tourangeau’s official coronation was held in the McDermott Room on March 30, where...

FOCUS decided not to press charges against those responsible for the damage. Photo by Rylee Russell | Mercury Staff.

FOCUS signs vandalized

April 3, 2023

Comets vandalized a Christian organization’s recruitment signs, sparking debate online. On March 8, the Instagram meme account @utdbruhmoments featured a slideshow of images depicting a series of...

Students work in the ECO HUB apiary, learn how to care for honeybees. Photo courtesy of Eco Hub.

Eco Hub Blooms For Spring

April 3, 2023

In the face of global warming, ozone depletion and rampant deforestation, UTD’s Eco Hub, a project of the Office of Sustainability managed by Sustainability Coordinator Avery McKitrick and student employees,...

Chemist advances cancer research

April 3, 2023

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, or CPRIT, has awarded UTD $6 million as part of a recruitment grant to hire world-class synthetic chemist Rudi Fasan from the University of Rochester. CPRIT...

ECS Complaints: Who Is To Blame?

March 20, 2023

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, or ECS, is one of UTD’s largest and most well-known academic schools, ranked No. 4 in Texas for engineering by The College Pod. However,...

Photo by Katheryn Ho | Mercury Staff

UV residents face hot water outages

March 20, 2023

Since the start of the spring semester, students residing in University Village have experienced unannounced hot water outages. Shreya Billa, a sophomore biology major and resident of UV Phase 8A,...

Graphic by Aditi Mungale | Mercury Staff

Senate bills threaten DEI

March 20, 2023

Three Senate bills proposed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could have serious implications on higher education institutions if they are passed in the legislative session. The three bills include Senate Bill...

Anti-DEI bill will harm all students if passed

March 20, 2023

A Senate Bill in committee — 88(R) SB 17 — could mean the end of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as we know it at UTD. If passed in its current state, SB 17 would strike down major resources such...

Graphic by Astrid Hernandez | Mercury Staff

Student Government proposes resolution to end Farage’s teaching contract

March 20, 2023

Resolution 2022-26 After calling for a “cure to homosexuality” last summer, ECS Professor Timothy P. Farage was under investigation by UTD. However, he maintained his teaching position since he...

Rendered image of DART's new Silver Line project, which is expected to have a 26-mile rail connecting Dallas area with surrounding suburbs and improve UTD transportation. Photo courtesy of Dart.

DART station comes to UTD

March 20, 2023

In a partnership with Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, and the city of Richardson, UTD is set to have one of the ten stations for DART’s Silver Line project just outside Northside. Estimated to start...

A one person army: the sole woman in UTD’s Overwatch team

March 20, 2023

Noureen Hoq, a neuroscience and biology senior, is one of only five women in the male dominated esports department and is leading the Overwatch team to success as the team’s manager. Hoq’s tasks...

Xu’s research focuses on practical applications of nanoparticles, such as 3D printing. Photo courtesy of Emma Xu.

Alumnus awarded Forbes science honor

March 20, 2023

Emma Xu, a 2015 UTD physics graduate, was awarded the Forbes 30 Under 30 science award for 2023, paving the way both for young people in STEM and for improved 3D printing and viral disinfection. As...

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