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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

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UTD creates recruitment office in New Delhi, India

October 2, 2023

In an effort to increase its visibility and outreach, UTD is opening its first international outreach office in New Delhi, India. According to Meenakshi Sharma, senior manager of outreach and recruitment...

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Exploring the architecture of the Athenaeum: UTD’s upcoming addition

September 18, 2023

Rendering of the museum near the roundabout. Courtesy of Morphosis Architects. Morphosis Architects — the firm that created the design for the Perot museum in downtown Dallas — designed the first...

With nine fellows accepted this year, the Millenium Fellowship chapter at UTD includes students from many different majors. However, they all work together on the same project that aims to fulfill the UN's Sustainable Development goals. Photo By Surjaditya Sarkar | Mercury Staff

Millennium Fellowship chapter opens at UTD

September 18, 2023

The Millennium Fellowship, a four-month leadership development program sponsored by The United Nations Academic Impact, accepted nine fellows from UTD, including two campus directors, electrical engineering...

Crow Museum of Asian Art set to open on campus one year from now

Crow Museum of Asian Art set to open on campus one year from now

August 21, 2023

The first phase of the Athenaeum, also known as the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD, is currently undergoing construction and will be open to the public on Aug. 19, 2024. According to Senior Director...

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UTD researchers uncover novel kidney cell renewal

August 21, 2023

UTD biomedical researchers have discovered a new way that kidney cells can self-renew, opening doors to potential early detection of kidney disease. The team — led by biochemistry professor Jie Zheng,...

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ITS major changes name starting Fall ’23

August 21, 2023

Beginning Fall 2023, the Information Technology and Systems program, or ITS, will be renamed to Computer Information Systems and Technology, or CIS Tech. CIS Tech program director Timothy Stephens...

Students acquire hands-on training in medical crises, ranging from appendicitis to heart attacks and pediatrics to geriatrics. Two students practice CPR procedures on a dummy as part of the EMT course. One student provides the dummy with oxygen with a bag valve mask, or BVM, while the other administers chest compressions. An electrode on the dummy's chest connects to the EKG to record heartbeats.

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UEMR introduces new paramedic course

August 21, 2023

The University Emergency Medical Response, or UEMR, program is launching a new Paramedic course in fall 2023, three years after the creation of the Emergency Response Team course. According to...

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AHT renamed to Bass School after $40 mil donation

June 27, 2023

In honor of a $40 million donation from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation, the School of AHT has been renamed the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. As part of the New Dimensions...

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What clubs should I join?

May 1, 2023

This phrase is something you will likely hear all the time, and student organizations are a major contributor to the social scene. But among 456 registered organizations on campus, how do you know which...

UTD student wins Tiktok scholarship

April 17, 2023

Cindy Aguirre, a junior international political economy major, was awarded the $500 normandiealise National Scholarship Month TikTok Scholarship as the only one of 10 finalists in the nation to win. Cindy...

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UTD wins first place in sword fighting tournament

April 17, 2023

UTD swordsmen clashed blades and brought home first and third-place accolades on April 2 in the second-ever Texas College HEMA Alliance Tournament. UTD’s Historical Swordfighting Guild — the team...

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