University reaches funding milestone
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include additional information about the National Research University Fund and quotes from President Richard Benson. UTD recently reached what administration members say is a major step toward becoming a premier research university. The university announced on July 25 that it had qualified...
Mercury Midday News 01/26/17
This week we discuss the role that the media plays in academia with Dr. Alex Piquero and the impact of Texas’s proposed “bathroom bill” with Student Government senators.
UTD reaches Tier One status
President Richard Benson declared Dec. 21 as Tier One Day to mark UTD’s achievement in reaching Tier One status. For years, UTD administrators have pursued the goal of making UTD a Tier One university. They aimed to demonstrate UTD’s progress in influencing the Metroplex as a premier institution. “Tier One...
Green fund needed for future of university conservation
Initiative with focus on sustainability needed to help propel UTD towards Tier One status, become more eco-friendly Imagine having a role in proposing how the fees collected with your tuition are spent. Imagine part of that money will be set aside for specific sustainability initiatives on campus. These possibilities came...
UTD reaches Tier One status…but not really
Correction: The Association of American Universities was referred to inaccurately in an earlier version of this article. The Mercury regrets this error. Article leads to confusion about university’s quest for research status Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. UTD reached Tier One status earlier last...
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, seeks to propel UTD to Tier One status. The $200 million was achieved about eight months ahead of schedule. Aaron...