Alumni Stories
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Davidson, Distinguished Alumni, Advocates Celebrated at Gala
The University of Texas at Dallas recognized some of its most renowned alumni and supporters during the Awards Gala on April 5 highlighted by the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Charles D. Davidson MS’80.
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Alum’s Early Years at UTD Opened Doors to World of Entertainment
Swift “Sparky” Sparks BA’77 attended UTD in the school’s first year admiting undergraduates and his experience launched an entertainment business as big as Texas.
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Examining the Legacy of JFK’s Assassination
Dallas author Tim Cloward BA’85, MA’92, PhD’02 explores the impact of the historic 1963 event on the city’s arts and literary scenes in his book.
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Legacy and Leadership: Previewing the 2025 UT Dallas Awards Gala
On April 13, the 2024 UT Dallas Awards Gala will recognize distinguished alumni and University supporters.
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UTD Alums Excel in American Airlines Technology Program
American Airlines has recruited dozens of Comet alumni to work for the company and participate in a two-year training program for information technology graduates.
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Lifelong Learner Shines Light on Little-Known History
Harold Williams BA’13, MA’14, PhD’24 has spent much of his adult life striving to improve himself through education leading to a PhD and research into American military history.
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Alumnus Meets with Quick Business Success
With an entrepreneurial spirit and a love for business, John Wetter BS’23, MS’24 launched a company while simultaneously earning his graduate degree. The venture paid off, and the startup was sold while he was still a student.
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Comet Couples Share Stories of Finding Love
Many alumni couples have found their soulmates while students at UT Dallas. Read stories of how Comet couples first connected.
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Badminton Connects Bangladesh Natives including UTD Alumni, Students
Badminton is a popular sport in Bangladesh and a group of UT Dallas alumni and students from the Asian country are keeping a love of the sport alive in North Texas.
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