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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Gabriel Dawe was selected for UTD’s CentralTrak program and graduated with a master’s degree in 2011. He now works as a textiles artist and designer. Photo courtesy of Tracy Greene.

Alumnus unveils new art exhibition

August 22, 2016

A UTD alumnus’ new art installation is now on display at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth. Textiles artist and master’s graduate Gabriel Dawe’s latest piece, “Plexus no. 34,” went on display...

UTD graduate Chris Grider founded Kissing Tree Vineyards in 2014 with his wife, Crystal, fulfilling their lifelong dream of owning and operating a winery. The vineyard uses a repurposed old bank for the winery, an art gallery that features local artists, a venue for parties and a tasting room that opened in early June. Photo courtesy of Kissing Tree Vineyard.

Through the Grapevine

August 22, 2016

Sitting on the branches of an old hackberry tree, a young couple watched the sunset. Tentatively leaning forward, UTD alumnus Chris Grider kissed his high school sweetheart, Crystal, for the first time...

Photo Courtesy of Aaron Kotamarti.

Head Start, Late Finish: Alumnus started school at 15 years

August 22, 2016

Aaron Kotamarti, the youngest student to ever attend UTD, started college when he was just 15 years old. His mother dropped him off on campus every day, parking far enough away so no other students could...

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