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In the News: Comets Making Headlines

June 10, 2024

Comets continue to make waves in their fields and find recognition around the world.

Portrait of Anabella Acosta.
Anabella Acosta MS’09

The Dallas Business Journal recognized 20 women “shaping our world through fields including global retail, cybersecurity, sales, marketing and biotech.” Recipients of the 2024 Women in Technology Awards included two UT Dallas alumnae. 

Anabella Acosta MS’09 is head of commercial management for North America, Ericsson and was recognized for helping the company close one of the largest deals in its history worth up to $14 billion. For her effort she was recognized by Ericsson with its Pinnacle Award, the company’s highest employee honor.

Portrait of Adrienne Guillory.
Adrienne Guillory BA’06

Adrienne Guillory BA’06, chief operating officer for Usability Sciences Corporation, was recognized for her efforts leading transformative changes at the company that streamlined operations and restructured the company’s approach to research.  

Abel Flores BA’12, Hilly Holsonback BA’09, MFA’12, Patrick Murphy MA’04, MFA’09, Kit Presley BA’24 with the Therefore Art, Sound and Performance Group were recently featured in The Dallas Morning News for their latest production, Phantoms, performed in May in Dallas. The group is led by UTD Associate Professor Dean Terry, who teaches in the Harry W. Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology.  

Black and white photo of cast members of the Therefore Group. A tall brick wall is behind them.
The Therefore Art, Sound and Performance Group’s production of Phantoms includes cast members (from left) Abel Flores BA’12; Kit Presley BA’24; Patrick Murphy MA’04, MFA’09; Dean Terry; and Hilly Holsonback BA’09, MFA’12.

The production explores the intersection of spiritual experience and artistic experimentation. According to the article, the group is “one of the edgiest theatrical ensembles in town” and “producing startling postmodern works that dissect our media-driven lives.” 

Indian industrialist Naveen Jindal MBA’92 recently won a parliamentary seat during India’s national elections. It is the third time the business and political leader has won a seat in the country’s parliament.

Naveen Jindal MBA’92 spoke at the 2023 UT Dallas Awards Gala after accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jindal serves as chairman of Jindal Steel & Power. He is also known for founding and serving as the chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University in India, which he started in honor of his late father. In 2023, Jindal received a Lifetime Achievement Award from UT Dallas.