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In the News: Comets Making Headlines

June 5, 2025 | Updated: June 09, 2025

Comet Corner: How a Promotional Pen Fosters Community

June 5, 2025

From Comet to Changemaker: Alum’s Journey of Impact

June 5, 2025 | Updated: June 09, 2025

The Visual Artist Behind the Pop World of Chappell Roan

June 5, 2025

Davidson, Distinguished Alumni, Advocates Celebrated at Gala

April 16, 2025

Alum’s Early Years at UTD Opened Doors to World of Entertainment

April 3, 2025

Examining the Legacy of JFK’s Assassination

April 3, 2025 | Updated: May 28, 2025

Legacy and Leadership: Previewing the 2025 UT Dallas Awards Gala

March 13, 2025

UTD Alums Excel in American Airlines Technology Program

March 13, 2025

Lifelong Learner Shines Light on Little-Known History

March 12, 2025

Alumnus Meets with Quick Business Success

February 12, 2025 | Updated: February 13, 2025

Comet Couples Share Stories of Finding Love

February 12, 2025

Badminton Connects Bangladesh Natives including UTD Alumni, Students

January 13, 2025 | Updated: January 16, 2025

Alumna Named Miss America First Runner-up

January 13, 2025 | Updated: January 16, 2025

Campus Scenes: New UTD Alums Gather at Grads on the Green

January 13, 2025 | Updated: January 22, 2025

A Life of Resilience Dedicated to Helping Others

December 10, 2024

Alumni Gather to Celebrate the Season, Support Worthy Cause

December 10, 2024

In the News: Comets Making Headlines

December 10, 2024

Age No Barrier to Athlete’s Success

November 13, 2024

Programming a More Efficient Way to Travel

October 4, 2024 | Updated: October 11, 2024

HomeFest is Right Around the Corner

October 4, 2024 | Updated: October 16, 2024

Alumni, Community Invited to Experience Campus Cultural District

September 9, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Professional Cricket Tournament Comes to UTD

September 7, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Encouraged as a Student, Encouraging as a Professor

September 6, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

New Face of Alumni with a Long UTD Connection

September 6, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumni Rewind: Crowned Miss Texas, Alumna Strives for Excellence

August 7, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

UTD Alum’s Work Displayed on a Grand Scale

August 7, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Young Entrepreneur Finds Niche in Restaurant Promotion

July 3, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumni Rewind: Revisiting Artist Cole Newman BA’22

July 3, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Hikers Find New Adventures in National Parks

July 3, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

From a Street Kid to a Man Realizing His Dream

June 10, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

In the News: Comets Making Headlines

June 10, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Campus Scenes: New Comet Graduates Celebrate Achievements

May 16, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Beauty Queen Turned Mental Health Champion

May 16, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Comet Graduates Serve as Advocates for Higher Education

May 16, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Distinguished Alumni, Supporters Honored at 20th Awards Gala

April 26, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Fueling a Passion, Filling a Need

April 9, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Creative Students, Alums Come Together to Connect

April 9, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

20th UT Dallas Awards Gala to Celebrate Alumni, Supporters

March 11, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Different Ways of Knowing

March 11, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Entrepreneur in Residence Fosters Student Innovation

March 11, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Comet Couple Recalls Campus Beginning

February 6, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumnus Creates Media Arts Summer Camp for Children

February 6, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

A World Tour No Barriers Could Stop

February 6, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

How Artist Cole Newman Lets It Fly

January 16, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

“That’s So Millennial of You” – Alumna Researches Millennial Giving Trends

January 11, 2024 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Finding Your Leadville

December 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Father and Daughter Take Part in UTD Ring Tradition

December 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumni Couple Supports School Where They Met

November 22, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Former Comets Coach, Player Returns to Lead Basketball Team

November 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Homecoming Event Highlights Alumni Businesses

November 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

In the News: Comets Making Headlines

November 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Inviting Alumni, Friends and Family to Homecoming 2023

October 6, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Youth Advocate Teaches Students the Power of Positivity

October 6, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumna’s Gift Helps Students Pursue the Possible

September 23, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

A Dream Realized, Chef Mollie Races On

September 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Learning to Pivot

September 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Giving the Gift of Experience

September 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

In the News: Comets Making Headlines

September 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

The Story of a Mother’s Hope Fulfilled

August 9, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Helping People Without Homes Gain Independence

July 12, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Comet Corner: A Veteran on a Mission to Help International Farmers

July 12, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

In the News: Comets Making Headlines

June 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Pursuing a Passion for Teaching

June 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumnus Celebrates Professor’s Impact, Gift Names Center

May 12, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

A Passion for Helping Others Understand Life’s Challenges

May 8, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Former Marine, UTD Student Reflects on TI Founders Leadership Fellowship

May 8, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

For Entrepreneurial Alum, the Hard Path is the Best Path

April 12, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

In Search of Myself: Surviving a Cult and Blazing Trails

March 14, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

In the News: Comets Making Headlines

March 14, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Awards Gala Will Celebrate Distinguished Alumni, Supporters

February 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Connect with UTD Alumni by Joining Comets Community

February 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

For Many Alumni Comet Couples, UTD is Where Romance Began

February 13, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Former Comets Baseball Standout Helping Next Generation of Student-Athletes

February 11, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Overcoming Communication Barriers with a DJ’s Turntable

January 19, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Graduates and Supporters Celebrate at Grads on the Green

January 19, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Don’t Miss the Dallas Mavericks UTD Spirit Night

January 19, 2023 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumni Center Transformed Into Holiday Central

December 19, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Ring Ceremony Deepens Student, Alumni Connections

December 19, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Business Alumna Realizes Dream of Creating Future Heirlooms

December 19, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Balancing Life and Career Through Music

December 19, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

UTD People, Resources Help First-Gen Students Succeed

November 4, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

In the News: Comets Making Headlines

October 12, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

A Guiding Hand for Patients, Family Facing Hearing Loss

October 12, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Driven to Run: A Journey Marked in Miles

October 12, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Find Your Passion on North Texas Giving Day

September 15, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center Marks 5th Anniversary

September 15, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Challenges, Risks Paved Way for Alumna’s Success

September 15, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

2022 Fall Events – Mark Your Calendars

August 11, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Scientist Transforms Research into Life-Changing Therapeutics

August 10, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Comet Conversations: Alumni Launch Careers in the Classroom

August 9, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Comet Corner: Photography Tips for Small Businesses Brands

July 13, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Two Alumni Receive 40 Under 40 Recognition

July 13, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Photo Gallery: A Day at the Ballpark

July 13, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Former Student, LGBTQ Leader Reflects on UTD Experience

June 15, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Join UT Dallas for Texas Rangers Baseball

June 15, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Photo Gallery: 2022 Spring Commencement

June 15, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Students, Graduates Celebrate Tradition at Ring Ceremony

May 11, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumna Scores on Pro Disc Golf Circuit

May 11, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

TI Fellowship Growing Nonprofit Leaders, Careers in North Texas

April 20, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Bunny Bash Draws Alumni, Family to UTD Campus

April 19, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

UT Dallas Graduate Witnessed, Contributed to Richardson’s Rapid Rise

April 19, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumni in the News: Comets Making Headlines

April 19, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

UT Dallas Names Arun Agarwal, Don Magner to Executive Board

March 30, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumna Spreads ‘Realistic Optimism’ to Clients

March 11, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Photo Gallery: 2022 Homecoming

March 11, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Photo Gallery: 2022 Awards Gala

February 18, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Join In Random Acts of Kindness with UT Dallas and State Farm

February 9, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Photo Gallery: Fall 2021 Commencement

January 18, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Calling All Comet Couples: Submit Your UT Dallas Love Story

January 18, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Distinguished Alumni, Supporters to be Honored at Awards Gala

January 14, 2022 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Comets Unite for Ring Ceremony

December 15, 2021 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Four Comet-Owned Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday

November 12, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Big Idea Competition Winners: Where Are They Now?

November 12, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Conversations: Alumni Share What It’s Like to Work in Media

November 12, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni Reflect on Experiences as First-Generation Students

November 12, 2021 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumna Wins AGU Graduate Research Award

October 28, 2021 | Updated: October 07, 2024

Alumnus Pushes Tech to its Limits in Search for Energy

October 28, 2021 | Updated: October 07, 2024

For Jon Hatcher BA’18, Skills Learned as Student Athlete Helped On, Off Court

October 28, 2021 | Updated: October 07, 2024

New Temoc Socks Support the Comet Cupboard

September 27, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni in the News: Comets Making Headlines

September 17, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Photos: Classes of 2020 and 2021 In-Person Commencement

August 13, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Save the Date: Fall Alumni Events

August 12, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumna’s UT Dallas Education, Passion for Cooking Establishes Successful Chef Business

August 11, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Corner: Five Tips for New Entrepreneurs

July 12, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumna Turns Art Degree into Successful Career in Production

July 12, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni in the News: Comets Making Headlines

May 11, 2021 | Updated: February 28, 2025

Celebrate Comets Giving Days on May 26, 27

May 11, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Former Mascot Reveals What It’s Like to be Temoc

April 13, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Conversations: Alumnae Share What Ramadan Means to Them

April 13, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

With Bright Box Foods, Alumna Helps Bring Chef-Prepared Meals to Dallas

April 13, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Celebrate Pi Day with Recipes from UT Dallas Executive Chef Michael Tyler

March 9, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Five Alumnae Making Waves in Their Industries

March 9, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

For Julio Catalino Sadorra BS’13, Chess is About More than Grandmaster Title

March 9, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Corner: Five Tips to Clear Out Clutter

March 9, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

HumCap Invests in First-Generation STEM Students

February 23, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Couples Share Their Stellar Love Stories

February 11, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni Features, University Resources Honor Black History Month

February 9, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Calling All Comet Couples: Share Your Love Story

January 12, 2021 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Leave a Note for Class of 2020 Graduates

December 7, 2020 | Updated: May 28, 2025

Five Gift Ideas for UT Dallas Graduates

December 7, 2020 | Updated: May 28, 2025

Candace Galbreath BS’15, MS’16 Dances Her Way to Success

December 7, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni Association Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

November 9, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Artistic Community at UT Dallas Helped Propel Alumna’s Art Career

November 9, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumnus’ Entrepreneurial Journey Filled with Passion, Purpose

November 9, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumna and Former TI Fellow Finds Purpose in Service

October 14, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Jindal School Alumnae Recognized for Success in Business

October 12, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Fatima Lalani BA’19 Turns Inspiring Education into Teaching Career

October 12, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Jindal School Book Club Virtually Connects Alumni

September 15, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumna’s Islamic Decor Company Launches Second Career

September 15, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni in the News: Black Leaders Shaping Dallas, Making Sense of COVID-19 Data, Artist Turned Curator

August 20, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumna Organizes Socially Distant Black Lives Matter Protest

July 8, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

50th Anniversary Celebrations to Conclude with Extended Comets Giving Day

July 8, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Welcome to Your Alumni Community, Class of 2020!

June 10, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

University’s Impact Continues to Resonate with LGBTQ Alumni

June 10, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumnae at North Texas Food Bank are Motivated by the Mission

May 12, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Three Comets Making a Difference in Their Communities

May 12, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

The Books, Music and Podcasts Comets Recommend to Keep You Entertained

April 13, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Know a Comet Making a Difference?

April 13, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

A Survivor of the Holocaust, Eva Ratonyi MS’76 Shares the Importance of Education

March 5, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Through Break Bread, Break Borders, Jin-Ya Huang BS’95 is Empowering Female Refugees

March 5, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Become a Comets Giving Day Ambassador

March 5, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Photo Gallery: Alumni Night at the National Videogame Museum

March 5, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Inside the Official Alumni Association Welcome Box

February 11, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

How Five Comet Couples Found Love at UT Dallas

February 11, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni in the News: Comets Making Headlines

February 10, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Speaks: Fashion Photographer Nick Glover BA’19 Shares His Current Inspiration

February 10, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Photo Gallery: Fall 2019 Commencement

January 17, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Cookbook Author and Food Blogger Michelle Hoover BA’13 Shares Her Latest Recipe

January 17, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Mark Your Calendars for These Spring Alumni Events

January 17, 2020 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Meet the Alumni Hosts of UT Dallas’ Podcast “Could We Ever”

December 12, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Gift Guide: Four Picks for Your Favorite Graduate

December 12, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Photo Gallery: 2019 UT Dallas Homecoming

December 10, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Students, Alumni Celebrate Accomplishments at UT Dallas Ring Ceremony

December 4, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Corner: Money Coach Elle Hall-Coleman BS’08 Shares Her Holiday Budgeting Tips

November 12, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Join the New UT Dallas Alumni Association

November 12, 2019 | Updated: May 28, 2025

Three Comet-Owned Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday

November 12, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni Couple Helped Bring Homecoming, Student Groups to Life in the ’90s

November 11, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Second Annual Alumni Day of Service Brings UT Dallas Community Together

October 25, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Jindal School Graduates Earn Women in Business Awards

October 2, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni Brothers Bring Video Games to Life Through Triple B Titles

September 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Recap: UT Dallas Night at Globe Life Park

September 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Oozeball

September 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

University Marks 50th Anniversary with Events, Banner Year of Branding

September 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Make an Impact on North Texas Giving Day

September 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Biomedical Engineering Grad Becomes First Phi Kappa Phi 1897 Fellow

August 12, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Comet Speaks: Author Kimberly King Parsons BA’00, MA’04 Shares Her Current Must-Haves, Book Recommendation

August 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

UT Dallas Night at the Ballpark is Near

August 8, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

UT Dallas Internship Program Led Mary Elbanna BA’16, MPP’16 to Career in Politics

August 8, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Planned Giving Comes Easily to Alumna

July 31, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni in the News: Comets Making Headlines

July 10, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni Bring New Flavor, Nepali Dumplings to Dallas Diners

July 10, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

A Strong Community at UT Dallas Helped Michael Parmerlee BS’06 Find His Niche

July 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumnus’ Gift Helps Transform University’s Esports Facility

June 6, 2019 | Updated: February 21, 2025

For Alumnus, University Ring Comes Full Circle 20 Years Later

June 6, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Wedded Bliss: See How Comet Couples Tied the Knot

June 6, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

New Texas Instruments Fellowship Trains Future Nonprofit Leaders

May 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Brian Beck-Smith BS’05 Helps Lead Future Comets to Success in Math

May 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

Alumni Reception Highlights State Farm, University’s Partnership

May 9, 2019 | Updated: March 14, 2025

A Guide to UT Dallas Summer Camps 2019

May 9, 2019 | Updated: June 24, 2025