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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

The university’s qualification for the National Research University Fund is expected to expand the scope of existing research projects. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

University reaches funding milestone

July 30, 2018

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...

Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff

Mercury Midday News 01/26/17

January 26, 2017

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.

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....

Green fund needed for future of university conservation

April 25, 2016

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....

UTD reaches Tier One status…but not really

February 4, 2016

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...

Campaign hits $200 million fundraising goal

April 14, 2014

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...

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