Golden years spent learning, volunteering
94-year-old alum receives bachelor’s at 87, master’s in psychological science at 90
UTD alum Helen Small had always dreamt of getting a college education. By 2010, she had …
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Campaign hits $200 million fundraising goal
After more than four years and 22,000 total contributions, UTD has met its goal of raising $200 million for the Realize the Vision campaign.
The campaign, which began in 2009, …
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6 years ago Gubernatorial candidates mum on marijuana issue
An outspoken Perry forces the issue as decriminalization gains steam in U.S.
Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott are keeping mum regarding their stances on marijuana policies as the primaries of …
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Friends mourn loss of fellow student
Some people thought it was a joke. When Dongkwon Shin posted a Facebook status to let friends know that Tam Hoang had died in the car accident they were both …
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6 years ago Feds seize Ulbricht, shut down site
The FBI arrested a UTD alumnus on Oct. 1, allegedly the leader behind Silk Road, an underground black market website.
Ross Ulbricht, a 2006 graduate, was arrested in a branch …
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6 years ago EMAC grad’s documentary explores Instagram community
It started with homemade red velvet cupcakes. That was the first Instagram photo posted by a UTD alumnus who is now making waves after his documentary exploring the community behind …
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7 years ago Anticipated movies draw buzz
‘Hobbit’ unimpressive, while ‘Les Mis’ performers shine
With the Oscars just around the corner, everyone is talking about the nominees and their chances at receiving the golden statue. …
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7 years ago Coach’s life-long passion for basketball
Former three-time ASC champion desires to build relationships through coaching UTD women
Many people spend a considerable amount of their lives searching for the perfect career, …
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Research lab closes, leaves question marks
The Center for Behavioral and Experimental Economic Science, or CBEES, was abruptly closed last month, leaving at least one faculty member without a job and displacing student research.
Former director …
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