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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Ongoing construction in the area near Lot U and the soccer fields will bring upgraded facilities such as restrooms, offices and a patio. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

New patio, offices coming to Lot U

January 14, 2019

Restrooms, concession stands undergoing upgrades for future building expansions in summer 2019 The concession stands and restrooms near the soccer fields and Lot U are undergoing renovations to create...

Parking Structure 2 was originally slated for construction in 2014 near Residence Hall West. Graphic by Carolina Alvarez | Mercury Staff.

The parking structure that never was

October 29, 2018

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported Melissa Wyder’s staff title and tenure on the Parking Committee. Wyder is the administrative assistant for the Science and Mathematics...

University unveils upcoming projects

September 16, 2018

UTD administrators and architects recently revealed upcoming construction and campus improvement projects in a series of town hall meetings. Known as the Master Plan, the proposal adds nearly 1 million...

Stairs from the second to the third floor of the recently-opened ECSW building are blocked off until further notice. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

ECSW still undergoing construction, repairs

September 16, 2018

The new Engineering and Computer Science West building opened its doors at the beginning of the semester, but not all areas of the building are fully functional. The 200,000-square foot facility primarily...

One of 200 signs posted in ECSW directs students to a working elevator. Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Cheeky street signs help students navigate campus

September 16, 2018

In an effort to curb the uniform nature of street and directional signs, one UTD graduate has been posting a series of humorous and sarcastic signs all over UTD’s buildings and roads. The alumnus,...

UTD should consider upgrading older buildings

UTD should consider upgrading older buildings

May 1, 2018

Since its opening in the 1970s, UTD now holds 27,000 students. To accommodate for this constantly growing population, we have the visitor center and bookstore, ATEC, JSOM, BSB and an upcoming new engineering...

On Feb. 20, city of Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker (left), Student Government President JW Van Der Schans, President Richard Benson and Temoc helped to breakground on the new Science Building. Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Community celebrates groundbreaking of Science Building

March 5, 2018

UTD administration, faculty and members of the student body attended the groundbreaking commemoration of the new Science Building. The new structure will be located in between the Science Learning Center...

University officials cordoned the Plinth in mid-November. The repairs are expected to be complete by the first week of February, according to UTD Facilities Management. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Plinth stage undergoing repairs

February 5, 2018

After almost three months of being closed off, the stage at the center of the Plinth is undergoing repairs. Both the substrate and wooden panels are being replaced and an electrical component is being...

A Brain Performance Institute clinician (right) is showing a member of the public how the Institute uses virtual reality technology to teach their clients social cognitive skills at the grand opening on Oct. 19. Photo by Cindy Folefack | Mercury Staff.

Training the brain

October 30, 2017

Editor's Note: This article has been udpated since its original publication. A new building at UTD uses cognition to offer brain improvement programs for college students, business professionals and former...

Construction workers prepare the road between the Activity Center, South Engineering and Computer Science building and Student Services Building Addition for an updated road surface. The project should be complete by Nov. 30. Photo by William Legrone | Mercury Staff.

Biting the dust

October 30, 2017

Recent construction near the center of campus has closed walkways and moved the Comet Cab pickup location. Renovation for Drive C began on Oct. 13 and led to closure of public walkways between the Student...

Charles Davidson and Nancy Gundy Davidson cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Gundy-Davidson Alumni Center. Photo by David Worman | Mercury Staff.

Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center opens doors to old and new students

September 11, 2017

Designed for UTD alumni and students to connect better, the Davidson-Gundy Alumni center is open to current students and alumni, offering networking opportunities to both. Situated behind the Edith O’Donnell...

Senior accounting major Jagpreet Singh practices his swing on the new cricket field in preparation for the upcoming games. He is the team president and said he anticipates what the season has to offer. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

New cricket field solves woes

September 5, 2017

A new field built for the UTD cricket team opened at the beginning of the semester after the team’s old field closed. The cricket team spent the past year without a proper facility and was unable to...

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