ARLINGTON, Texas — The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has officially launched a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) and a Phased Retirement initiative following significant shifts in federal funding and policy. UTA President Jennifer Cowley announced the measures this week, citing the need to preserve core mission funds and adapt to “challenges ahead” for the […] Arlington Network …
ARLINGTON, Texas — Nearly three months after the implementation of the new statewide Texas school cellphone ban, district leaders across North Texas are reporting noticeable improvements in classroom focus and student engagement. This early positive feedback aligns with new academic research suggesting that the policy could lead to significant gains in test scores and attendance […] Arlington Network …
ARLINGTON, TX — Sam Houston High School was placed under an urgent lockdown Friday morning after the Arlington Police Department (APD) was alerted to a potential threat circulating on social media. The incident, which caused widespread disruption and fear, concluded with the arrest of two juvenile students. The lockdown was initiated following an online post […] Arlington Network …
Fort Worth area families are voicing deep apprehension regarding the future of mandated special education services following mass layoffs at the federal level. The cuts have severely depleted staff within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), the very agency tasked with overseeing the $15 billion Individuals with Disabilities […] Arlington Network …
Talk to Your Dog Soon? UT Arlington AI Researchers Develop the “Rosetta Stone of Woof” ARLINGTON, Texas — Imagine a world where you can truly understand what your dog is trying to tell you. Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) are making this a reality, aiming to create a “Rosetta Stone of […] Arlington Network …
In the Pursuit of Hope: Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month Every September, communities worldwide unite for Suicide Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness and foster a culture of open conversation about mental health. While the topic is often shrouded in silence, this month serves as a powerful reminder that suicide is preventable and that […] Arlington Network …
US Student Visa Arrivals Plummet, Threatening Academic Future! The United States is grappling with a sharp decline in international student arrivals in July 2025, raising serious concerns across colleges and universities. Data from the International Trade Administration shows a 28–28.5% drop in student visa arrivals compared to July 2024, with an even steeper 46% fall […] Arlington Network …
UTA Leads Texas with Most Nursing Graduates in 2025 The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), serving 43,000 students, produces more bachelor’s nursing graduates than any Texas program, with over 2,000 in 2024 out of 11,550 statewide, per Texas Board of Nursing data. Caroline King, a UTA senior, honed her skills in a simulated code […] Arlington Network …
UTA’s Fall 2025 Facility Hours Support Student Success As the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) welcomes 43,000 students for the fall 2025 semester, new hours for campus facilities, including the University Center, The Commons, Maverick Activities Center (MAC), Central Library, and MavMover shuttles, begin August 18. Maverick Dining locations also open, with full hours […] Arlington Network …
Texas School Phone Ban Aims for Focused Learning As 60,000 students in Arlington ISD and millions across Texas’s 8.1 million public school system return to class in August 2025, a new state law, House Bill 1416, bans personal electronic devices, including cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds, from the first to last bell. Effective September 1, […] Arlington Network …