A 5 percent budget reduction may be on the docket for UTD in the next fiscal year, due to a request by the Texas legislature for all state agencies to cut back. “Rather than having…

<strong>UTD hires assistant Athletic Director</strong> Albert Buckles has been named the assistant director for external affairs for UTD, Athletic Director Chris Gage announced June 15. Buckles, a graduate and varsity basketball player at SIU-Edwardsville, earned…

“Hello…is this the office of NBA commissioner David Stern?” “Oh good. Hi, Mr. Stern, this is Rich… Oh, this is his secretary. Well is the commish in, this is really important.” “Well, tell him to…

<strong>Editor’s Note: In conjunction with the Office of International Education, The UTD Mercury is highlighting the adventures of UTD students who study abroad. In this installment, Aidan Skoyles, a senior electrical engineering student, shares his…

With more and more classes utilizing WebCT, Pipeline and other online utilities, internet access is an ever-increasing necessity at UTD these days. However, many incoming students moving in to Waterview Park often ask the question:…

Compiling an 8-0 record with a 1.99 ERA last season, graduate Tony Adler confounded opposing batters like it was his job. Well, now it is. Adler was selected by the Houston Astros in the 46th…

While Juneteenth is normally celebrated on June 19, UTD’s Multicultural Center decided to get the party started early by rejoicing and reflecting African-American culture and history June 16 in the Galaxy Rooms. “I’d say there…

I am a vegetarian. I do not eat meat. I eat tofu. Tofu is one of those funny words. As a five year old, I turned the word into a concept I could understand: toe…

Fireworks, apple pie, parades and picnics … they’re all synonymous with a good ol’ fashioned Independence Day celebration. If you are looking for a way to have a blast this July 4th, we offer the…

UTD’s next president may not be named until October or November after the June 17 search committee meeting was postponed until July 29. Teresa Sullivan, UT System executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and committee…