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Testing Testing – for COVID-19

As North Texas sees more than 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day in the DFW metroplex, the results of UTD’s proactive testing...

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Springing into in-person events

UTD’s decision to relax restrictions on in-person gatherings this spring may influence some students’ choice to stay on campus. Vice President of Student...

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“We do not conduct campus celebrations of one of these state-mandated holidays: Confederate Heroes’ Day”

Confederate Heroes’ Day – a state-mandated holiday that is incorporated into UTD’s winter break – is not celebrated by the university in any...

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Comparing COVID vaccines

As the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines increase in distribution, possible side effects and storage obstacles raise potential concerns. On Dec. 11, 2020, the...

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UTD works with UT Southwestern to vaccinate priority populations

Although UTD has not received COVID-19 vaccine doses from the state of Texas, the university and UT Southwestern Medical Clinic have been able...

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UTD Moot Court teams make nationals

For the first time in the club’s history, five of UTD’s Moot Court teams advanced to the American Moot Court National Competition this...

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Campus dining updates: what you need to know for spring 2021

With fewer students living on campus than in a typical year, dining options have shifted. Approximately 5,000 students lived in on-campus housing last...

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Academic senate approves credit/no credit options for fall, spring

This post will be updated as more information is gathered The Academic Senate voted today to approve credit/no credit and pass/fail grading options...

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Spring enrollment for in-person classes remains same as fall

123 classes at UTD were offered in-person this semester, but next semester is promising a slightly decreased availability of 114 in-person classes. According...

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Big Idea Competition goes virtual, Glaucomedi takes first prize

Featuring a keynote speech from Mark Cuban on Nov. 19, this year’s Big Idea Competition was held virtually – with medical technology startup...

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