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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Waivers for the hiring freeze are evaluated by a committee and President Richard Benson before being sent to Gov. Greg Abbot’s office for approval.  Currently, UTD has requested over $1 million in waivers for faculty and support positions. Graphic by Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff.

Hiring freeze impacts UTD

March 27, 2017

A statewide hiring freeze is affecting UTD, where 55 percent of staff are paid using state funds. The freeze was announced in January by Gov. Greg Abbot and will last through August. At UTD, the impacted...

Callier Center addition opens

Callier Center addition opens

November 7, 2016

The ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Callier Center Richardson addition was held on Nov. 3, officially beginning a new phase of instruction, research and clinical service in the center. Construction...

Richard Benson (center), the university president, was joined by UTD officials and members of Student Government, such as SG President Akshitha Padigela (second from right) and SG Vice President Joey Campain (third from left) at the groundbreaking of the new engineering building on Oct. 6. The 200,000 square-foot project is set to be complete in the summer of 2018 and will cost $110 million. Photo by Chris Lin | Mercury Staff.

Construction begins on new engineering building

October 8, 2016

UTD officials and faculty commemorated the groundbreaking of a new building on campus on Oct. 6. The latest addition, which will primarily host the mechanical engineering department, is scheduled to be...

Vinyl signs near entrances to exclusion zones prohibit concealed carry. (Andrew Gallegos | Photo Editor)

Campus carry takes effect Aug. 1

August 1, 2016

Signage has been posted on all areas on campus where the possession of a concealed firearm is prohibited in preparation for Senate Bill 11’s early August roll out. SB 11 permits concealed handgun license...

Callier Center under expansion

Callier Center under expansion

July 6, 2015

Research capacity will expand with new 50,000 square foot builiding Since beginning construction in April of this year, the Callier Center for Communication Disorders has been undergoing significant expansion...

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