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May 2024
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Portraits of Impact. John Kalkanli, Future Professor

The Portraits of Impact series is an ongoing collection of stories highlighting individuals whose lives have been changed by philanthropic support at UT Dallas. John Kalkanli MA’23 came to the United States to find better academic opportunities for visually impaired people, like himself. He found his academic home at the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at UT Dallas.

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Beauty Queen Turned Mental Health Champion. Avy Taylor smiling and wearing a white blouse with a white necklace. A green plant is in the background.

Avy Taylor BA’22 has faced numerous hardships in her young life, but her perseverance and desire for personal success have led her to reach beyond her challenges.

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Distinguished Alumni, Supporters Honored at Awards Gala . 2024 UT Dallas Awards Gala award recipients line up for a photo on a stage in front of a dark green screen with the UTD emblem.

The University celebrated distinguished alumni and supporters on a night marking the 20th anniversary of the UT Dallas Awards Gala.

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Comet Graduates Serve as Advocates for Higher Education. Diana Koa (left) wearing a black dress and Janet Ismail wearing a green coat, posing for a photo in front of a desk. UT Dallas logo is on the wall in the background.

Young alumni representing institutions across The University of Texas System, including graduates of UTD, recently visited campus to learn more about the University and beyond.

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Alumni Bring Career Experiences to Commencement Addresses. UT Dallas alumni Jessica Thompson speaking at a podium.

View scenes from UT Dallas’ spring commencement events, where more than 5,000 participated in ceremonies and activities across campus.

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ALUMNI NOTES
Portrait of Parth Sabhadiya.

Parth Sabhadiya MS’23 led a group of fellow UT Dallas alumni on a hiking trip through Zion National Park in Utah. Sabhadiya is a software engineer with Imprivata in Boston.

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Portrait of Laurie Sutor.

Laurie Sutor MBA’07 was presented with the William Coenen President’s Award for outstanding contributions to the field of blood banking from America’s Blood Centers.

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Portrait of Rick Tett

Rick Tett MS’21 entered the alumni category of the 2024 UT Dallas Big Idea Competition, winning top honors and $10,000 for his company Glydr.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 4
UT Dallas Day at the Rangers
YouTube. View scenes from the 2024 Awards Gala.
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