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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

ATEC junior and e-cigarette user Eric Larson said he would continue smoking even after the ban goes into effect. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

Tobacco to be banned on campus

January 23, 2017

According to a university-wide announcement made by President Richard Benson, smoking on campus will be prohibited. Starting June 1, a comprehensive tobacco ban — which includes cigarettes and e-cigarettes...

After UTD reached Tier One status, UTD President Richard Benson named Dec. 21 Tier One Day.  Photo by Andrew Gallegos | Photo Editor.

UTD reaches Tier One status

December 5, 2016

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....

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University inaugurates President Richard Benson

October 29, 2016

UTD celebrated the inauguration of its fifth president, Richard Benson, on Oct. 27. Benson is the successor to David Daniel, who served as university president from 2005 to 2015. The UTD Brass Ensemble...

Richard Benson, a former dean of engineering at Virginia Tech, joined UTD on July 15. UTD’s growth and connections in the surrounding community are a part of what attracted Benson to the university. (Andrew Gallegos | Photo Editor)

UTD president shares goals

August 1, 2016

New UTD President Richard Benson officially took office July 15. The Mercury sat down with Benson to discuss his vision for campus. How are you settling into your new position on campus? It’s great....

New university president makes first public appearance

New university president makes first public appearance

March 1, 2016

Richard Benson, the newly named president of UTD, made his first public remarks to students, faculty and staff in the Galaxy Rooms on Tuesday afternoon during a meet and greet. The UT System Board of...

UT Regents reveal presidential finalist

January 26, 2016

Dean of Engineering from Virginia Tech to head university Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. After months of searching, the UT System Board of Regents have found...

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