Alumni Newsletter

November 2022

Helping First-Generation Students Build Road Maps for Life

D’ric Jackson BS’15, MS’17 helps first-generation UTD students navigate the world of higher education. As a first-generation graduate himself, he’s especially qualified for the role of guiding today’s students.

UTD People, Resources Help First-Gen Students Succeed

Senior Associate Dean Courtney Brecheen MPA’09, PhD’17 was instrumental in the University’s development of a program to support first-generation students. She recently answered questions about how First-Generation Student Programs came to be and how UTD alumni can help.

UT Dallas president Benson delivering a speech at the state of the university address.

President Benson Delivers the State of the University Address

After a three-year hiatus, University President Richard C. Benson again delivered his annual State of the University address before a live audience. Watch a video of President Benson’s 2022 remarks.

UTD Researcher, Alum Leads National Project on Pain’s Origins

Dr. Ted Price BS’97 is leading a team of national experts in a new National Institutes of Health multicenter project focused on elucidating the origins of pain.

Azsure Dorton MS’22 is the technology manager for State Farm Insurance in Allen, Texas.

Elaine Torres BA’07 is the user experience principal designer with The Home Depot in Atlanta.

Annette Addo-Yobo BS’20 is a psychological associate at UT Southwestern Medical Center and was recently named Miss Dallas 2023.

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Santa Sighting at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center

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Temoc Sock Day

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UT Dallas Ring Ceremony

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