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  • Internships G.R.O.W. 24.1 International Career Coaching Webinar March 26, 2024 -

    G.R.O.W. 24.1: International Career Coaching Webinar Get ready to ignite your career journey because G.R.O.W. series is here again! Calling all graduate students, both seasoned scholars and eager newcomers, to dive headfirst into GROW (Graduate Readiness Orientation & Workshop). Learn about various career avenues and gain invaluable insights from industry professionals. This week we are […]

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  • Economics EPPS Pathways to Employment March 21, 2024 -

    The Pathways to Employment series is back, now presented in-person! Delve into the world of investment banking with the esteemed Dr. Andrew Nevin – Research Professor and Inaugural Director, The Brainomics Venture. With a diverse background spanning from economics to policy, Dr. Nevin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Having spent 15 transformative years […]

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  • Geospatial Information Sciences Jumpstart Your Federal Career with the FEB Campus Series  February 27, 2024 -

    Are you an EPPS student or recent EPPS graduate dreaming of a career in public service? Understanding how to navigate the federal job market is a vital first step. Learn about everything from resume writing to interviewing for federal jobs by attending the Federal Executive Board Campus Series 2024, offered jointly by the U.S. Office […]

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  • Criminology and Criminal Justice Tyler Burkhardt -

    Campus engagement has been a large part of my UTD experience, and it’s significantly more fun alongside a consistently engaged group of peers.

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  • Criminology and Criminal Justice Venice Osorio February 22, 2024 -

    I have always been fascinated by the sociology and psychology behind why people commit crimes. I originally wanted to be a defense attorney that defended the rights of individuals in the court of law, but decided I was more interested in helping individuals heal from things that may be caused by victimization.

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  • News REMINDER: Webinar 2/22/2024 February 20, 2024 -

    More information & registration here.

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  • Economics Sharvari Pendharkar February 15, 2024 -

    I was interested with economics for the first time my senior year of high school. That was the first time I ever got to interact with this subject. It intrigued me to learn about the importance of economics in all aspects of the world. It was quite fascinating to me.

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  • Meet Our Students Kara Curtis -

    I chose International Political Economy as my major because of the way it combined several things I was passionate about. The entire major promotes interdisciplinary study while still allowing for the flexibility to do things like study abroad. In addition, I have found IPE faculty and students to be some of the most involved and supportive on campus.

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  • Internships EPPS Students Study and Work in D.C. February 8, 2024 -

    Political Science senior Jasmine Kaur and Public Affairs student Tyler Burkhardt were among 10 Archer Fellows from UT Dallas who took classes and completed internships in the nation’s capital last year. The Archer Center has offered a comprehensive academic and professional experience since 2001 to help prepare students from across the UT System for public service leadership roles. Read […]

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  • Geospatial Information Sciences Yanan Wu January 30, 2024 -

    I aim to become a Spatial Data Scientist—an explorer who merges the worlds of data and geography.

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  • Economics Joy Peng -

    Use your time at UTD to experience as many different things as you can. EPPS degrees are also very flexible, so don’t feel limited in your career choices.

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  • Economics Vetriliaa Kumar -

    I’ve enjoyed the flexibility the Economics major gives me, I was able to take upper level econ classes in my freshman year and get involved with more challenging topics early on which was exciting.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor’s Take on Why Passengers Have Become Unruly Since the Pandemic Flight attendants close overhead bins in a plane cabin. January 25, 2024 -

    Unruly passenger incidents have dropped since a big spike in 2021. But the number of reported incidents this year is still higher than it was before the pandemic, and no one is quite sure why. Professor of Sociology, Dr. Sheryl Skaggs, offers some insight. Read more here.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor speaks on Austin’s Search for City Manager January 18, 2024 -

    Austin is actively searching for the next permanent city manager. Former Dallas City Manager & EPPS Associate Professor, Ted Benavides, weighs in saying “the process of finding the right city manager for any city isn’t always the fastest process”. Read more here.

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  • Faculty Diplomat Becomes New U.S. State Resource for Comets December 14, 2023 -

    Daniel Stewart, the new Diplomat in Residence for Texas,  joined the Comet community this fall and helps connect Texas students with opportunities in the U.S. State Department. Read more here.

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  • Meet Our Students Aleeze Qamar December 6, 2023 -

    I chose to study IPE with a minor in Ethnic studies because of my interest in and connection to global affairs and social justice. As someone who comes from a diverse cultural background, I am drawn to the intricate relationships between politics and ethnic and cultural diversity.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor Names 2023 NAPA Fellow December 4, 2023 -

    Dr. Meghna Sabharwal, professor of public and nonprofit management, was recently named a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA). Sabharwal is the first person to be chosen for the honor while a member of the UT Dallas faculty. Read more here.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor Conducts Quality-of-life Survey in North Texas -

    “One of the values this project brings is for students to get some hands-on data and explore the world around them.”— Dr. Timothy Bray, director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research Read more here.

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  • Faculty EPPS Researchers Explore Airline Passenger Misconduct November 27, 2023 -

    Incidents of passenger misconduct on airplanes are predominantly caused by passenger intoxication, according to a new study by EPPS researchers. Dr. Sheryl Skaggs, professor of sociology and Dr. Lynne M. Vieraitis, professor of criminology, studied data from more than 915 incidents reported to the Aviation Safety Reporting System over a 21-year period. Read more here.

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  • Criminology and Criminal Justice Anasuya Karmakar November 13, 2023 -

    Be passionate about who you want to help. The rest will fall into place.

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  • Faculty ROTC Program Expands to UT Dallas November 8, 2023 -

    UT Dallas has been certified as a Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps Provisional Extension Unit with offices in Green Hall, which will make ROTC membership easier for Comets. Now military classes, physical training and military science labs will take place on the UT Dallas campus, said Greg Leclair, Lieutenant Colonel and professor of military science. […]

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  • Faculty EPPS Researchers to Lead Quality-of-Life Survey November 6, 2023 -

    Researchers in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences will lead a project aimed at helping to inform public policy and improve lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Read more here.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor Comments on the Election of a New Speaker of the House November 2, 2023 -

    Dr. Thomas Gray, Associate Professor of Political Science, was quoted saying “The unanimity seems to be because people in that room decided that they were pretty much done with this process” when asked about the election of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Read more here.

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  • Faculty EPPS Faculty Contribute to Key U.S. Youth Mental Health Report  October 23, 2023 -

    Two EPPS faculty members are co-authors on a new study that is making headlines across the United States.  Holly Kosiewicz, Assistant Professor of Instruction in Education, and Trey Miller, Associate Professor of Economics, contributed to the Rand Corporation study along with colleagues from the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Their findings suggest an unprecedented […]

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  • Doctoral Welcome 5 New EPPS Faculty Members October 16, 2023 -

    UT Dallas welcomed its largest group of new tenured and tenure-track faculty members this year, including five in EPPS. Read more here.

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  • Doctoral EPPS Alumnus Doing Powerful Work October 11, 2023 -

    EPPS Alumnus, Lorjon Ali BA’17, MS’18, works as a local youth advocate. She serves as the director of youth programs at The Counseling Place in Richardson, where she runs a six-week program for young people ages 11 to 16 who have gotten into trouble with the police for the first time.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor Weighs In on North Texas Water Infrastructure October 9, 2023 -

    Data from the Texas Water Development Board show some North Texas cities lost billions of gallons of water last year to leaks and main breaks. John McCaskill, Clinical Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management, told KERA news that upgrading any infrastructure is a costly process because of inflation and the rising cost of construction. Read […]

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  • Doctoral EPPS PhD Students Earn Fellowships October 4, 2023 -

    Ricardo Noé received an Adam Smith Fellowship from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and Tianyi Li was awarded a GivingTuesday Data Commons Fellowship. Read more here.

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  • News EPPS Students Make Dean’s List September 27, 2023 -

    Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours in the semester with a GPA among the top 10% of all students within the school. Read more here.

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  • News Celebration of The Life of EPPS Professor, Dr. Rodney Andrews September 20, 2023 -

    A celebration of the life of Dr. Rodney Andrews will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 in the Founders Second Floor Atrium. Dr. Andrews, a renowned labor economist and Fellow, Vibhooti Shukla Professor of Economics and Political Economy, died May 12 at the age of 47.  Learn more about it here.

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  • News EPPS Alum Doing Impactful Work in Dallas September 18, 2023 -

    EPPS Alumna, Ashley Noelle Sharp BA’09, MPA’11, has combined two of her life’s passions — the arts and helping those in need — through her nonprofit career and University of Texas at Dallas education. Read more about it here.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor Weighs in on Recent Dallas Gallup Poll Results September 11, 2023 -

    Mayor Eric Johnson celebrates a recent Gallup poll that places Dallas at the top of a list of safe cities to live in or visit, but “the fine print tells a different story”. EPPS Professor, Dr. Timothy Bray, offers insight on the matter in this D Magazine article. Read more about it here.

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor Featured on “Ask the Expert” Regarding Presidential Debate -

    Assistant professor of Political Science, Dr. Thomas Gray, joined KRLD News Radio’s “Ask the Expert” to discuss the August 23rd presidential debate. Read and watch more.

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  • Meet Our Students Christopher Babineaux September 5, 2023 -

    I have always been interested in what constitutes good governance and the reasons why people vote the way they do.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Najib Gazi BA’18 MA’19 -

    I am still in touch with a number of classmates from my time at UTD.  Most of them were fellow teammates on law-related competition teams (mock trial or mediation), and when we’re all in town, we try to catch up over lunch or dinner.  We made so many great memories during our time together which has helped us maintain that bond even after graduating.   

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  • Alumni Spotlight Samiul Haque MS’22 -

    My EPPS education sets the foundation for how I facilitate my own classes. When I build my courses and think about content and assignments, the first thing I do is put myself in the shoes of my
    students.

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  • News UTD Partners with Taiwan School for Dual Data Science Program August 24, 2023 -

    The University of Texas at Dallas will begin offering dual Master of Science degrees for aspiring data scientists with National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) in Taiwan this fall. When students have completed the program’s requirements, they will be awarded a Master of Science in social data analytics and research from the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) and either […]

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  • News UTD Offers New Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health This Fall  -

    The University of Texas at Dallas has launched a new Bachelor of Arts in public health to meet the needs of students who want to study the social components of health. Read more and listen to the segment here.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Genna Campain BS’21 MS’22 August 15, 2023 -

    Throughout my graduate student career, I have routinely sought out opportunities to improve my teaching skills. For example, I have participated in various workshops, training programs, and initiatives that offered me new insights regarding cutting-edge pedagogical skills and strategies. These skills and strategies are those that I now implement daily in the classroom.

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  • Meet Our Students Cari Reinert June 27, 2023 -

    It’s incredibly unique that UTD even offers an IPE degree at the undergraduate level, and as someone interested in the intersection of science, technology, and public policy, I’m so thankful that I’ve been able to take courses focused on those intersections.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Lorjon Ali BA’17 MS’18 -

    Throughout my graduate student career, I have routinely sought out opportunities to improve my teaching skills. For example, I have participated in various workshops, training programs, and initiatives that offered me new insights regarding cutting-edge pedagogical skills and strategies. These skills and strategies are those that I now implement daily in the classroom.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Gaetan Dore PhD’23 -

    Throughout my graduate student career, I have routinely sought out opportunities to improve my teaching skills. For example, I have participated in various workshops, training programs, and initiatives that offered me new insights regarding cutting-edge pedagogical skills and strategies. These skills and strategies are those that I now implement daily in the classroom.

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  • Meet Our Students Kaley Niette -

    Never stop pursuing your goals with passion. If everyone else can do it, so can you!

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  • News Community Impact Newspaper: Minority-majority ZIP codes facing lower life expectancies in Lake Highlands, Lakewood June 15, 2023 -

    Dohyeong Kim, associate dean of graduate education and public policy professor at The University of Texas at Dallas, said low-income communities, such as the 75243 ZIP code, are often exposed to negative factors, such as high stress and violent crime, that can lead to poor long-term health. At the same time, they lack the resources to […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Arthur Vasquez MS’16 June 14, 2023 -

    I graduated with a Master of Science in Criminology from UTD in 2016, and a Ph.D. from UT Arlington. Since graduation, I found and followed my passion for teaching and research.

    The main focus of my research is based on examining active offenders and their decision making process to commit crime. Society often questions why an individual decides to commit a crime, and more specifically why that person selected a specific location or how they got involved in that particular type of crime. These answers could be found by asking the offenders to analyze their motivations and justifications in deciding to commit crime. Therefore, in order to complete this task, I go out to the field to conduct interviews with active offenders who are involved in various types of criminal activity.

    I am greatly appreciative for the opportunity to share with students my lifetime’s worth of experience working in schools, non-profits, and state agencies. Prior to becoming a professor, I started out working with elementary kids in non-profits, and then worked with middle and high school youth to provide them tools to overcome barriers. It was during my work as a practioner when I decided that I needed to earn my Ph.D. so I could share what I have learned in the field with the next generation. I am truly passionate and greatly enjoy being able to show others how the criminal justice field touches so many facets of our communities.

    Truth be told, years ago when I was playing dodgeball with youth or when I was counseling a gang member, I never thought that I would be a professor. Early on in my career, I was happy simply seeing a youth pass a test or complete their probation. Now, I am thrilled to see my students graduate college and go on to start their career.

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  • News Teaching Awards – Spring 2023 May 19, 2023 - Read more
  • News Photos: Spring 2023 Commencement May 17, 2023 -

    Once students; now UT Dallas Alumni; forever Comets. ☄️  The UT Dallas EPPS Commencement was once again one for the books!

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  • In Memory Rodney Andrews Rodney Andrews May 12, 2023 -

    UTD Remembers Renowned Economist, Professor Dr. Rodney Andrews Dr. Rodney Andrews, a renowned labor economist and Fellow, Vibhooti Shukla Professor of Economics and Political Economy at The University of Texas at Dallas, died May 12 at the age of 47. Andrews, who joined the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) in 2009 and was one […]

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  • Internships EPPS Undergraduate Students Chosen as Legislative Interns May 11, 2023 -

    During the 88th Texas Legislative Session, three students from the School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences were selected for this years Texas Legislative Internship Program. Read more in UT Dallas Magazine.

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  • Fast Track Taylor Crockett May 4, 2023 -

    I allowed myself to explore. It took calculus, psychology, sociology, economics, history, language, music, literature, and finally coding classes to finally have a full idea of what I wanted to do with my life, and I’m more certain now than ever.

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  • News Recap: Leaders & Luminaries featuring Dr. Douglas Bradburn May 1, 2023 -

    On Monday, April 24, 2023, Dr. Douglas Bradburn, an award-winning author and well-known scholar of early American history, was the featured speaker at the EPPS Leaders and Luminaries Lecture Series event. The topic was Freedom of Religion: A View from the Founders.  The panel discussed how the First Amendment (with “establishment” and “free exercise”) has […]

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  • News Analysis: How did Universal Pick Frisco for its New Theme Park?  April 28, 2023 -

    Universal is building its newest theme park in Frisco, as part of a burgeoning development that will include PGA of America headquarters, two golf courses, and thousands of homes. In an interview with KRLD Radio, James Harrington, associate professor of public and nonprofit management, said the new micro park will have a huge economic impact […]

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  • Uncategorized EPPS Professor and Five Students travel to Guyana April 27, 2023 -

    Anthony Cummings, associate professor of Geospatial Information Sciences, grew up along the Caribbean coast of Guyana in South America. In the summer of 2021, he and five UT Dallas students spent two weeks there to learn from the Makushi indigenous community. In the quest for sustainability, Dr. Cummings has returned to his origins to gain […]

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  • News EPPS Dean to Moderate National Panel on Sustainability in Higher Ed April 11, 2023 -

    Dr. Jennifer Holmes, Dean of the School of EPPS, will be serving as a moderator for a national panel on Sustainability in Higher Education. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 24 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Blackstone Launchpad on the UT Dallas campus. Click here to register.  The panel session, organized by […]

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  • News EPPS Professors complete ACUE Certificate in Effective Instruction April 10, 2023 -

    Two professors from the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences have completed the ACUE Certificate in Effective Instruction through the UT Dallas Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) this academic year.    Vic Valcarcel, Associate Professor of Economics, and William Grover,  Associate Professor of Instruction in Economics, have completed the program offered by the Association […]

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  • News EPPS Hosts Leaders & Luminaries featuring Dr. Douglas Bradburn -

    Dr. Douglas Bradburn, an award-winning author and well-known scholar of early American history, will be the featured speaker at the EPPS Leaders and Luminaries Lecture Series. His topic is Freedom of Religion: A View from the Founders.  The event is scheduled for Monday. April 24th at 6:30 p.m, in the ATC Lecture Hall, with a […]

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  • Faculty EPPS Professor featured in CBC News Segment March 30, 2023 -

    In a recent CBC News segment, Dr. Thomas Gray, assistant professor of political science in EPPS, provided insight into the implications of the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposed bill to make daylight time permanent in the U.S. in a recent report by CBC News. The act is of particular interest to Canadians as the proposed […]

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  • Economics EPPS Professors Recognized in 2023 Economic Report of the President March 28, 2023 -

    Two EPPS professors with the Texas Schools Project (TSP) are being recognized for their contributions to the 2023 Economic Report of the President released by the Biden-Harris Administration. The report, which was published by the Council of Economic Advisers, outlines the administration’s economic accomplishments and priorities for the coming year.  TSP’s director Trey Miller, associate […]

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  • Meet Our Students Raphael Gepulle March 20, 2023 -

    I’ve always had an interest in politics and law throughout my life growing up. I enjoy reading articles on current events centering around those categories as well as on an international level, it helps having a much open-minded perspective of the world and what is going on.

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  • Economics Nada Iqbal -

    The key to success in EPPS is to be enthusiastic about learning and building a rapport with our amazing professors!

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  • Economics Edward Zhang -

    I was interested in eventually working in policy, and economics seemed to me to be the foundation from which all effective policy was based. I felt that having a strong understanding of economics as well as the way economic policy could affect individuals would be invaluable in any policy area I would want to eventually work in.

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  • Geospatial Information Sciences Paulina Hruskoci -

    My interest in environmental policy led me to Geospatial Information Sciences. Although I originally entered as a Political Science major, I was interested in the hands-on research applications of GIS.

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  • Graduate Spotlight Farrah Ali -

    I have always had a passion for finding solutions to social issues and socioeconomic inequity. The sociology program at UTD has created a pathway for me to not only better understand these issues but has also opened my eyes to solutions and progress.

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  • Meet Our Students Zoya Burney March 9, 2023 -

    The key to my success has been making sure to maintain a balance in my life. Everyone at this school is very focused and driven but being able to know when to stop studying and enjoy myself has helped me maintain my physical and mental health while still allowing me to achieve my academic goals.

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  • Doctoral Ravin Cline -

    As the Founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit, I was gaining a lot of experience in management. I was also becoming increasingly aware of the impact of the public sector, laws, and the economy on my clients. The importance of sectoral collaborations was also becoming evident. … Therefore, I decided to pursue this degree.

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  • Geospatial Information Sciences Christina Lam -

    I think one of the biggest reasons I’ve been successful in the GIS program is because I’ve taken the opportunities that have been offered to me, even though they were out of my comfort zone: from classes I’ve never heard of to research in Guyana and GIS internships.

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  • Meet Our Students Andrew Faris -

    I came into UTD as an Economics major, and while I really enjoy all of econ classes I wanted to learn a wider variety of topics in college. I switched to International Political Economy at the end of my first semester, and now I am able to take classes that really interest me like Human Rights or Latin American History and have it count towards my major.

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  • Meet Our Students Samrah Khan -

    For me, studying public policy and/or political science means understanding the intersectionality of policy issues I am interested in. This includes the environment, economy, and equity.

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  • News The PEP Talk We All Need: A New Podcast on Policy, Economics, and Politics March 3, 2023 -

    In a time when conversations on current affairs may seem polarizing, confusing or even corrupt, understanding policy, economics, politics, and their related issues is more important than ever. The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at UT Dallas is introducing a student-run podcast called PEP Talk, which stands for policy, economics, and politics. […]

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  • Internships State Department Officials to Visit UT Dallas and Present Career Opportunities February 27, 2023 -

    Learn about career opportunities with the U.S. Department of State during a visit by Diplomat in Residence, Texas, Kris Sivertson and the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m.   The Ambassador and delegation from the Department of State will be presenting their various […]

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  • Criminology and Criminal Justice EPPS Professor Honored for Contributions to Field of Juvenile Justice -

    EPPS Assistant Professor, Dr. Yeungjeom Lee, was recently awarded the 2023 Tory J. Caeti Memorial Award. The award is meant to recognize the significant contributions to the field of juvenile justice by young scholars like Dr. Lee. The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS): Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Section is sponsored by the Department of […]

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  • News EPPS Alumnus Honored at 2023 UT Dallas Awards Gala  February 21, 2023 -

    EPPS alumnus, Archie Nettles Jr, will be honored with the prestigious Green and Orange Award at the 2023 UT Dallas Awards Gala on March 25th. He is being recognized for his outstanding professional achievements and service to the UT Dallas community. The UT Dallas Awards Gala is an annual event, held to honor individuals who […]

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  • News EPPS Freshmen Go Global in Their First Semester   December 5, 2022 -

    When Tess Myers enrolled at UT Dallas as a criminology major, she never expected to be engaging with students all over the world in her first semester in college. But as part of her freshman seminar course, she and over 100 of her classmates participated in Global Conversations sponsored by DePaul University. By the time […]

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  • News EPPS Celebrates International Education Week   December 1, 2022 -

    The School of EPPS celebrated International Education Week (IEW) with a slate of activities designed to give students a global experience without ever leaving home. Students participated in Global Conversations focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, played Global Trivia at a standing-room only event, learned about volunteering for the Peace Corp, and competed for […]

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  • News EPPS Hosts Emeritus Faculty October 31, 2022 -

    On October 27, 2022, the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences honored their emeriti faculty. Many of the faculty we honored were some of the first faculty hired to the university and the school. In attendance were our emeriti colleagues Ron Briggs, Donald Hicks, L. Douglas Kiel, Murray Leaf, James Murdoch, and Todd Sandler. […]

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  • News UT Dallas Alumnus joins Health Outcomes Research Board September 23, 2022 -

    Chris Boone PhD’13 received his Public Affairs doctoral degree from UT Dallas EPPS. He has been appointed by the U.S. Comptroller General to the Governing Board of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Press Release: GAO Makes Appointments to PCORI Governing Board, New Chair and Vice Chair Named WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2022) — Gene […]

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  • News EPPS Dean Travels to South America to Forge New Agreements June 22, 2022 -

    Jennifer S. Holmes, dean of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, and EPPS Assistant Dean Carol Cirulli Lanham recently traveled to Paraguay and Argentina where they met with university officials interested in formalizing agreements to exchange faculty and students and serve as hosts for study abroad programs. In Paraguay, where they were hosted […]

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  • News UT Dallas Magazine: To Catch A Threat June 17, 2022 -

    To thwart criminal activity in the digital age, cybersecurity experts must think like the bad guys. UT Dallas researchers are on the case. The threat of catastrophic cyberattacks looms larger than ever, as recent strikes have disrupted the fuel supply, temporarily halted various business, government and hospital operations, and attempted to poison a Florida town’s […]

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  • News PNP Elects Dr. Elizabeth Searing as Division Program Chair June 10, 2022 -

    The Public and Nonprofit Management Division of the Academy of Management has announced the election results and 2022-2023 Executive Committee members.  Division Program Chair: Elizabeth Searing, The University of Texas at Dallas Membership Committee: Kayla Schwoerer, Rutgers University – Newark Chair, Best Article Award Committee: Fiona Buick, University of New South Wales, Canberra Chair, Best Book Award Committee: William Resh, […]

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  • News Recap: “Shifting Identities” ft. JooYoung Choi April 21, 2022 -

    By Shabnam S. Amini “I think that it’s when we are able to feel free to speak our truth, there’s a lot of power in it,” said Artist JooYoung Choi. “I think each of my characters has gone through some kind of challenge where they face the consequence of hiding how they feel.” UT Dallas […]

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  • Uncategorized A Message From Dean Holmes February 10, 2022 -

    The mission of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) is to prepare current and future leaders to tackle the challenges facing our society and economy. Everything that we do is in fulfillment of this mission, which is more important today than ever before.  Founded in 1975 as the School of Social Sciences, EPPS […]

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  • In Memory Harold D. Clarke January 11, 2022 -

    Ashbel Smith Professor, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas Read more: UT Dallas Remembers Prominent Elections Scholar Dr. Harold Clarke Wine drinking and exercise walking. Well read, knowledgeably conversant, and cuss-word capable. Serious about work, committed to science, intolerant of foolishness, generous to many, and humorous about life. Harold […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Fawaz Shuja Anwar BA’19 November 19, 2021 -

    Currently, I am the campaign manager for Dowd for Texas, which is a Democratic campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 2022. Since we just launched recently, a lot of my job currently involves organizing the internal structure of the campaign, setting up contracts with vendors & contractors, and setting our overarching strategy & tone of the campaign. Additionally, from my time at the Texas Capitol and previous campaigns, I’m reaching out to other elected officials around Texas to discuss meetings and possible support of our Campaign. My primary concern, daily, is to ensure that we are executing the appropriate actions so that we meet our goals and deadline. (I can expand on this, but I don’t want to get too partisan here).

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  • News UT Dallas PNM News and Accolades – July 2021 July 13, 2021 -

    Featured news, awards, and publications from The Public and Nonprofit Management Program at the University of Texas at Dallas. We are thrilled to announce that the Public and Nonprofit Management Program at UT Dallas has been ranked # 58 by US News among 285 schools. We are the 1st best program in Public Affairs in North […]

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  • News Teaching Awards – Spring 2021 June 21, 2021 - Read more
  • News Dr. Brian Berry Selected for 2021 UCGIS Research Award April 16, 2021 -

    EPPS Regental Professor Dr. Brian Berry is selected to receive the 2021 University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Research Award. This award recognizes Dr. Berry’s groundbreaking research with geographic matrix, which aids the evolution of GIScience by advancing technical topics and issues and promoting an appreciation of the conceptual and functional linkages between GIS […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Aditi Mutatkar MPA'17 March 31, 2021 -

    Aditi Mutatkar is a former international Badminton player and has represented India in all major events including Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. She is a Commonwealth Games silver medalist and was ranked 27 in the world in the year 2008 in women’s singles.

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  • News UT Dallas PNM News and Accolades – March 2021 March 30, 2021 -

    Featured news, awards, and publications from The Public and Nonprofit Management Program at the University of Texas at Dallas.  New Ranking UT Dallas in the Top 15 Schools for a Public Administration Degree UTD’s Public and Nonprofit Management Program is going strong! This year UTD Dallas has been ranked 11th in the top 15 schools […]

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  • News EPPS Alumnae Lead The Lone Star Parity Project -

    An innovative partnership between two EPPS alumnae started with a question, “how many women are representing at the local government level?”  In 2017, Brooke López BS’17, was asking that question as part of her thesis for EPPS’ Major Honors Program. During that same year, Brooke was working on a similar project as a Texas Civic […]

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  • Uncategorized Spring 2021 UT Dallas Commencement Opportunities March 16, 2021 -

    The Office of Development and Alumni Relations has some Commencement opportunities for Spring 2021 graduates. Opportunity #1: Commencement Student Speaker As we have previously done with in-person ceremonies, we are offering the opportunity for graduating students to apply for a chance to be the student speaker at commencement. This process is available to all graduation […]

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  • News Congratulations Class of 2021! March 11, 2021 -

    View the Virtual Celebration of 2021 Graduates Invitation Join Event May 18th, 2021 at 1 p.m. Since public health concerns have forced the university to postpone in-person commencement ceremonies, Dean Jennifer S. Holmes and the faculty in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences are organizing a virtual celebration of EPPS graduates on Tuesday, […]

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  • Uncategorized EPPS Entrepreneurs Series January 28, 2021 -

    Where do our graduates go after earning a degree from the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences? Check out the Pathways to Employment series on our YouTube Channel to learn more about EPPS Entrepreneurs.  Dan Healy, who received his BA in Government and Politics in 2000, kicked off the series hosted by Dean Jennifer […]

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  • News Public and Nonprofit Management Project Receives 100K Strong in the Americas Innovation Grant January 27, 2021 -

    Dr. Meghna Sabharwal, program head and professor of Public and Nonprofit Management, has received a grant from the 100,000 Strong in the Americas (100K) Innovation Fund for the UTD-CIDE Student Exchange Program. This fund inspires U.S. universities to work with higher education institutions in Latin America and awards projects marked by economic advancement, entrepreneurism, technology, […]

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  • Uncategorized Dr. Andrews Appointed Vibhooti Shukla Professorship of Economics November 23, 2020 -

    Dr. Rodney Andrews, associate professor of economics in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, has been appointed Fellow of the Vibhooti Shukla Professorship of Economics. Dr. Andrews has been a leader in translating the policy impact of his research to a broad audience. His educational research has appeared in Forbes, the Houston Chronicle, […]

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  • News Congratulations Class of 2020! November 5, 2020 -

    View the Virtual Celebration of 2020 Graduates Since public health concerns have forced the university to postpone in-person commencement ceremonies, Dean Jennifer S. Holmes and the faculty in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences are organizing a virtual celebration of EPPS graduates on Friday, December 18 at 2 p.m.

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  • Uncategorized Publication Spotlight: Dr. Robert Taylor July 21, 2020 -

    The Situational Context of Police Sexual Violence: Data and Policy Implications   Philip Matthew Stinson, Bowling Green State University Robert W. Taylor, University of Texas at DallasJohn Liederbach, Bowling Green State University. Source: Family & Intimate Partner Violence Quarterly Volume 12, Number 04, Spring 2020 , pp.59-68 (10) Abstract:  The horrors of sexual crimes perpetrated by law enforcement officers are […]

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  • News Advanced Sociology Class Works Remotely with Homeless Shelter May 31, 2020 -

    Although UT Dallas sociology students had planned to collect data at a Dallas homeless shelter through the spring 2020 semester, restrictions related to COVID-19 required some adjustments to their research. “Fridays were my favorite day of the week,” said EPPS Sociology student Elaina Koesters. “It meant I got to spend time with the children at […]

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  • News Public Affairs Graduation – Spring 2020 May 23, 2020 -

    In honor of the EPPS Program in Public and Nonprofit Management graduates, the Public Affairs faculty held a virtual graduation ceremony for the new alumni and families on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. Watch: Spring 2020 UT Dallas PNM Virtual Graduation

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  • News Congratulations Class of 2020! May 14, 2020 -

     

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  • Uncategorized A Message From Dean Holmes May 1, 2020 -

    The mission of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) is to prepare current and future leaders to tackle the challenges facing our society and economy. Everything that we do is in fulfillment of this mission, which is more important today than ever before.  Founded in 1975 as the School of Social Sciences, EPPS […]

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  • News Teaching Awards – Spring 2020 April 20, 2020 -

    In light of Carol Lanham’s significant contributions to facilitating teaching in times of crisis, the committee recommends to re-name the EPPS teaching award in the category of Online Teaching to Carol Cirulli Lanham Online Teaching Award in her honor.  This will be awarded beginning next year.

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  • Uncategorized Resources from Fawaz S. Anwar April 13, 2020 - Read more
  • Uncategorized Remote Dissertation Proposal Defense Guidelines March 30, 2020 -

    The advice of EPPS is to use Microsoft Teams to conduct your proposal defense. Information on how to download and install Teams is available at the bottom of this information sheet. You will need to invite each faculty member on your committee to the Teams call. Please practice doing so with your chair or another […]

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  • Uncategorized Teaching Remotely with Top Hat March 26, 2020 -

    Dear all, If any of you are regular Top Hat users, you may have heard they are opening up the platform free of charge for the remainder of the semester. More important, this is also the case for folks who never used it before. If you were not teaching with Top Hat this semester (or […]

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  • Uncategorized Academic Video Online (AVON) – Database March 25, 2020 -

    One of our vendors made available the database Academic Video Online (AVON) for 90 days on trial.    AVON provides videos to you remotely through the library website. Academic Video Online delivers almost 70,000 titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more. The content includes documentaries, […]

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  • Uncategorized From CTL March 23, 2020 -

    Faculty Colleagues and Teaching Assistants, As all of us adjust to the new realities and challenges of online and remote instruction, our core jobs of promoting student learning have not changed even as our modes of instructional delivery have.  To assist you in making the transition, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers you the […]

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  • Uncategorized Procedures for Final Oral Examinations March 20, 2020 -

    The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated moving to virtual defenses for all doctoral Final Oral Examinations. In order for the defenses to go ahead as smoothly as possible, we have made the following accommodations. Committee Member Remote Form: Committee Member Absence E-mail Notification: Remote Hosting: Final Examination Report: Please bear in mind that our students are […]

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  • News A Letter From Dean Holmes Concerning COVID-19 -

    Dear School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends, Our mission in EPPS is to prepare current and future leaders to tackle the challenges facing our society and economy. The unprecedented changes that have occurred around the world and in our communities over the last few months have made abundantly […]

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  • Uncategorized Inviting Students to Teams March 19, 2020 -

    Insight via EPPS Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Evan M. Lowe On the one hand, providing the link means less explanation for how to join (“follow this link” compared to “Go here, download this, click that, enter this.”). On the other hand, though, students will have to wait for your approval before being able […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Dina Shahrokhi BA’11 Dina Shahrokhi March 9, 2020 -

    I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to study abroad in the Middle East and focus on language and area studies while also learning a lot about U.S. politics through EPPS, which absolutely helped me succeed later during graduate study at Harvard and now in Washington. 

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  • Alumni Spotlight Lelia Gowland BA’08 February 19, 2020 -

    I started my business because women kept coming to me for support in professional negotiations and career decision-making. Now, as a speaker, writer, and coach, I have the absolute pleasure of working with women who want to increase their impact and have a more profitable and fulfilling career.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Erik Milzcik MS’15, PhD’16 -

    My EPPS education in the Criminology program is the bedrock of my career. I appreciate how the program and faculty provided an education applicable to policy workers as well as academics. The union of theory and policy has been invaluable while conducting government research.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Cody Willming BA’14 -

    EPPS helped me develop a strong foundation that has helped me learn a great deal while working on the Hill. I owe the Bill Archer Fellowship Program and the Fred Hill Endowed Scholarship for the opportunity to intern for the House Budget Committee. Without the chance to take time to intern unpaid on the Hill, I would not be where I am in my career today.

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  • News ‘The Trade Lady’ Leila Afas to Speak at UT Dallas February 6, 2020 -

    Toyota International Public Policy Director Leila Afas will be the featured speaker on February 27 at the Leaders & Luminaries Series sponsored by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS). Afas will be speaking on How to Be Your Company’s Secretary of State in her lecture which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the UT Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center.   This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required. […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Cara E. Jones BA’06 February 4, 2020 -

    Plan for what you want to do after EPPS while you are there — take advantage of your resources, including your colleagues and support staff. Take a statistics course, even if you don’t want to initially!

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  • Alumni Spotlight Julian Mensah BA’10, BS’10 January 13, 2020 -

    While enrolled in EPPS for undergrad, I had the opportunity to intern at a law firm in downtown Dallas. The experience of the internship while taking coursework really taught me about the intersection of the private and public sector. Having had extensive nonprofit professional experience, some of the principals discussed during my coursework days definitely resurfaced.

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  • News Denise Boots Elected as 2nd Vice President for ACJS 2020 Executive Board January 10, 2020 -

    Dr. Denise Boots, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education at the UT Dallas School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teacher, has been elected as the 2nd Vice President of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). This is a four-year commitment on the ACJS Executive Board. Dr. Boots will progress […]

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  • News UT Dallas EPPS Celebrates 146 Graduates at Fall Commencement December 17, 2019 -

    The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences’ (EPPS) honored 146 students at its 2019 commencement ceremony. It was one of seven fall commencement ceremonies this month in the University of Texas at Dallas’ 50th Anniversary celebration year. The festivities began on Dec. 16, with the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, a special event where family, peers and faculty mentors honored PhD […]

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  • News UT Dallas and Graduates Set to Cap Off Year at Fall Commencement December 12, 2019 -

    The University of Texas at Dallas honors its newest alumni in its 50th Anniversary celebration year during seven fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-18 in the Activity Center. The festivities will begin Monday morning, Dec. 16, with the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, a special event for family, peers and faculty mentors to honor doctoral recipients for their achievements. That afternoon, two […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Tao Wei MS’13 -

    I work with consumer & sales data to identify product preferences, purchase behaviors, and optimal messaging strategies. I really enjoy the challenges of putting theory into practice and presenting complex statistical findings into relatable, actionable narratives.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Nabeela Jivraj BS’13 -

    I credit my EPPS education for allowing me to better understand the behaviors and social interactions of different groups and organizations as well honing my skills around analysis and understanding data. I feel that I am better equipped to handle situations in the workplace, deal with the “politics” that exist, and strengthen the relationships I build with the different areas of the business.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Rohan Bose BS’14 -

    As a financial analyst with Mercer Capital, I work on the valuation of public and private companies, financial institutions, employee stock ownership plans, estate and gift tax planning, and other corporate entities. My favorite thing is the exposure to a variety of industries. 

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  • Uncategorized Awards and Grants – November 2019 November 21, 2019 -

    APATX Legislative Hero Award and APATX Planning Achievement Award Abra Nusser MPA American Planning Association Texas Chapter awards Nusser on her advocacy on behalf of Texas Cities during the 86th Texas Legislature and for public outreach for the Celina Downtown Master Plan. NASPAA Dissertation Award Trang Hoang Dissertation Title: Managing Public Retirement Systems: Unions, Pension […]

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  • Uncategorized Publications – November 2019 November 20, 2019 -

    Effect of Self-Efficacy and Instrumentality Beliefs on Training Implementation Behaviors: Testing the Moderating Effect of Organizational Climate EPPS featured faculty: Meghna Sabharwal Gender in negotiation in public organizations: Do MPA programs prepare future public administrators to negotiate for the 21st century global workplace EPPS featured faculty: Meghna Sabharwal Managing employee performance in transition economies: A […]

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  • Uncategorized Dr. Kurt Beron Re-elected for Officer of the FARA -

    Dr. Kurt Beron was re-elected as an officer of the national Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) in November 2019. FARA is the voice of faculty to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on intercollegiate athletics issues of national significance. While UT Dallas is a Division III member of the NCAA, as an officer (Secretary) he […]

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  • News UT Dallas 10th Annual GIS Day Recap November 19, 2019 -

    Experts and students gathered to understand the importance of geographic information systems on UT Dallas’ 10th annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. Events featured a speakers from Dallas Fire-Rescue, Google, and more. Guangchun Cheng, Senior Software Engineer at Google, highlighted how GIS helps Google users explore the world with Google Images, Google Street […]

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  • News IUPUI Director of Muslim Philanthropy Initiative Visits PNM -

    The Public and Nonprofit Management program (PNM)  recently hosted Dr. Shariq Siddiqui, a nonprofit veteran with 20 years experience, at the UT Dallas campus. Dr. Siddiqui is the immediate past executive director of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies and the Director […]

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  • News UT Dallas GISSO to Host 10th Annual GIS Day November 8, 2019 -

    The UT Dallas GIS Student Organization and the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences will celebrate the 10th annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 and showcase the Geospatial Information Sciences (GIS) program throughout a day-long series of events on campus. The day, which is celebrated by GIS scholars and practitioners worldwide, was […]

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  • News 2019 CNN Heroes Finalist Visits EPPS Class November 5, 2019 -

    Richard Miles, founder of Miles for Freedom, was a guest lecturer for a UT Dallas class on the same day that CNN honored him as one of 10 national finalists for the CNN Heroes Award. Miles spoke to students in Dr. Denise Boots’ Capital Punishment and Public Policy course about his work on social justice issues after […]

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  • News New Associate Deans in EPPS October 28, 2019 -

    Dr. Jennifer Holmes, dean of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), has announced a new leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Banks Miller as Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Dr. Denise Paquette Boots as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education.  Dr. Miller is currently the Program Head for Political Science; Public Policy & […]

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  • News Brian Berry Receives Prestigious Award October 11, 2019 -

    Dr. Brian Berry, Lloyd Viel Berkner Regental Professor and member of the National Academy of Sciences, has been selected to receive the 2020 Stan Brunn Award for Creativity in Geography. This annual award from the American Association of Geographers (AAG) recognizes an individual geographer or team that has demonstrated originality, creativity, and significant intellectual breakthroughs […]

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  • News UT Dallas ICMA Chapter Holds Inaugural Meeting October 7, 2019 -

    The inaugural meeting for the new UT Dallas ICMA chapter took place on Sept. 19, 2019 with a strong turnout of 24 students. The student chapter of the International City/County Manager Association was created to bring together EPPS students interested in local government management. Meeting monthly, the chapter seeks to introduce members to local city […]

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  • News Alex Piquero Listed Among the World’s Most-Cited Scientists in New Database September 26, 2019 -

    A new global database of the top 100,000 most-cited scientists has placed UT Dallas School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) Professor Alex Piquero among the elite in his field and across all disciplines.  The rankings, developed by a group of researchers at Stanford University, assessed scientists across the globe based on their research […]

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  • News Recap: DA John Creuzot Speaks at UT Dallas September 23, 2019 -

    On Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot was featured at the Leaders & Luminaries Lecture sponsored by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at UT Dallas. The event was held at the UT Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center and was free and open to the public. Dean Jennifer S. […]

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  • News School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences Announces New Dean September 12, 2019 -

    Dr. Jennifer S. Holmes has been named dean of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at UT Dallas. Holmes, professor of political science, public policy and political economy, had served as interim dean since June 2018. She has been a member of the EPPS faculty for over 20 years.   “It’s really special to be […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Mary Elbanna BA’16, MPP’16 July 24, 2019 -

    Mary Elbanna BA ‘16, MPP ‘16, chief of staff for Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, discusses the value of her experiences at UT Dallas and her internships as a student. Elbanna’s first internship, which she discovered through UT Dallas, led to her jobs as campaign manager and chief of staff for Johnson.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Benedict Voit BA’08 June 3, 2019 -

    Take advantage of the knowledge and connections of your professors. One of my summer internships and my involvement with a local political campaign were both experiences directly related to my classes. Connections like these can lead to great opportunities in the future, especially in the work place and with graduate programs.

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  • Alumni Spotlight James Van Lare BA’13 -

    Have goals and network. Networking is always one of the most important things you can do while in college, but networking with specific goals in mind will be the key to your success.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Lindsey Rames BA’05 -

    Working for Justice Murphy helped me with the basics like seeing the inside workings of a courtroom and how to approach the bench correctly.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Michael Peticolas BA’95 -

    As you go through life, almost everything can be taken from you, including your home, family, and friends. One thing that cannot be taken from you is your education. Once your degree is earned, it’s yours for life. Treasure and value your education.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Tiffany Ornelas Tool BA’06, MPA’08 -

    Gain practical experience through internships, fellowships, join organizations and travel.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Rachel Markowitz BA’08 -

    My job requires frequent cross-cultural communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills. EPPS helped me get started with those skills many years ago, and taught me to be a clear, confident communicator in writing and in person.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Blake Reynolds BA’13 -

    I would suggest learning at least some math and/or statistics. This will give you a quantifiable boost in the job market, and will allow you to seek jobs outside of politics as well.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Victoria Neave BA’05 -

    The top two skills I learned from UTD that I use today are preparation and thinking on my feet. Specifically competing in moot court with UTD.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Don Magner BA’96 -

    Vary your course work as much as possible. Doing so will expose you to the many different functional areas of government and complexities of politics. If you do, you just might find a new passion.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Joe Earl Linson BA’79 -

    Be the best that you can be. Strive for excellence in all aspects of your life.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Sarah Islam BA’05 -

    The biggest factor by far was the time and attention that faculty invested in students like myself. The assistance they provided has had a lasting effect on me as a student and as a person.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Bill Holston BA’78 -

    Pay attention to the world. Learn how to give back and don’t wait until you graduate to begin thinking about what to do after school.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Uri Heller BA’06 -

    The rigorous course load and wide-ranging variety of EPPS, and more specifically pre-law, classes were instrumental in making law school a much easier experience for me.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Parker Folse BA’08 -

    For those who seek it, UT Dallas and EPPS offers students the opportunity to become leaders that have exceptional critical thinking skills and developed analytical abilities.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Geoff Barry BA’05 -

    The Archer Fellowship program will give you an amazing experience working an internship with other UT System students in Washington, D.C. The alumni network is active and has strong contingents in D.C., Dallas, Austin and New York.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Bryant Ambelang BA’90 -

    Everything we do, we want to focus on being the groundbreaker. But the way we do that is through people.

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  • Alumni Spotlight J. Amber Ahmed BA’07 -

    Do not waste the opportunities available at UT Dallas. Apply for the various programs that exist to help you achieve your goals.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Samantha Woodmancy BS’08, MPA’10 June 2, 2019 -

    Get involved and start networking. As soon as you graduate, you will rely on your network of contacts to get your foot in the door and hit the ground running.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Elizabeth Pazar MPA’14 -

    Consider every door that is presented to you, even if you do not want to open it. You never know who you will meet, what you will learn, how you might apply what you have learned, or what opportunity might come next — it might be your career.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Randy Moravec PhD’11 -

    There is no question that my doctorate studies and work on my dissertation has given me a valuable perspective on my work and business relationships.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Trudy Lewis MPA’04 -

    I credit my success in the field to the strong quantitative skills required by the program at UT Dallas.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Kristin Kuhne MPA’01, PhD’08 -

    Look for opportunities to dive into the work you think you want to pursue. There’s no better way to determine if you’ll truly enjoy a particular path than actually walking it.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Christopher Horton BS’93 -

    My advice to any student is to network, network, network.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Ali Garcia BA’12 -

    Always follow your dreams and never stop the learning process – we should strive to learn something new each and every day!

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  • Alumni Spotlight Brandon Friedman MPA’06 -

    The stuff you learn at UT Dallas matters. Taking a deep dive on policy analysis will put you a step ahead, adding value to your organization.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Kyle Cheek MPA’94, PhD’96 -

    “Always take by choice the job you do not know how to do. By doing so you will build into your life the variety of experience that is required of the public administrator.” – Harlan Cleveland

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  • Alumni Spotlight Krysten Carrera MPA’10 -

    The MPA at UT Dallas gave me the practical skills necessary to succeed in the federal government.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Tom Browning MPA’06, PhD’09 -

    Get to know your classmates; they are interesting, talented, and will become an important part of your professional network.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Christopher Boone PhD’13 -

    My advice for all students is to pursue your goals with passion and persistence. More importantly, never settle when it comes to going after your dreams.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Monika Arris MPA’01 -

    The knowledgeable instructors helped me to see the value in research and attention to detail. Understanding the process is just as important as getting to the desired end result.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Thomas Tunstall PhD’00 -

    Take the most rigorous, challenging courses that you can in order to differentiate yourself.

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  • Alumni Spotlight J. Alejandro Tirado-Alcaraz PhD’12 -

    Always look at the big picture and be passionate about your career goals. Everything is possible with hard work and dedication.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Brandon Roberts PhD’05 -

    There is a wealth of knowledge available to you in EPPS. Absorb all that you can while you have the opportunity.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Yoonhwan Park PhD’07 -

    I was able to meet such wonderful facilitators and colleagues in EPPS. Without their help, I would never have been able to complete my academic study successfully.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Ling Chun Hung PhD’07 -

    UTD is an excellent place to study. Learn as much as you can while you’re here. I love Public Policy and Political Economics!

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  • Alumni Spotlight Samia Hossain BA’10 -

    I would strongly encourage students to have experiences away from UT Dallas — whether through an internship, a language immersion program or an exchange with a different university — to broaden your understanding of the world.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Lauren Holloway MS’11 -

    I learned very practical skills that apply directly to the real world workforce.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Christine Cepelak BS’13 -

    Focus on the reason you chose your degree/field and look for opportunities to put what you’ve learned in action.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Caroline Calais MS’08 -

    Covering public policy is challenging, but my UT Dallas education provided me with strong analysis and evaluation skills.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Lindsay Bernsen BA’12 -

    There were many devoted faculty members and staff who made time to give me counsel and thought.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Alero Akporiaye MA’10, PhD’14 -

    Work hard, challenge yourself, and do not be afraid to take constructive risks.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Caiyun Zhang PhD’10 June 1, 2019 -

    Learning in class is not adequate for your research. To work well in academia, training in reading, writing, and critical thinking is necessary.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Harini Sridharan MS’09 PhD’12 -

    Make complete use of what EPPS has to offer and see how the outside world offers you the opportunity to excel.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Stacey Maples MS’05 -

    Great faculty. Great facilities. Great curriculum.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Robert McLain MS’10 -

    While it is easy to focus entirely on the material in the classes, be curious and ask questions. Try to figure out ways your education could be applied to find a solution to other areas.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Bryan Chastain PhD ’11 -

    Get to know the faculty during your time as a student — it’s vital for finding a job when you’re done.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Tarig Ahmed MS’00 -

    In the GIS world, you really need to get to know your professors. They will be a valuable and appreciated resource for you for years to come.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Efrat Israeli MA’04 -

    One better studies something he likes than just spend time and money on a subject he started and discovered as not being fit for him.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Boshra Kargar MS’13 -

    Get as much of a variety of courses as you can from different schools.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Rebecca Tudor BS’94 -

    Your degree has the potential of offering you an exciting life that has an incredible impact on your world.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Patricia Trzcinski BS’90, MBA’92 -

    Don’t think of graduation as the end of learning. The degree can open the door to great opportunities, but you must keep stretching your mind and thinking about the next step forward.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Valerie Kasindi BS’01 MS’03 -

    I took an unpaid internship and it ended up being instrumental in helping me get an interview and ultimately a position at GAO.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Hunter Hillin BS’83 -

    Your efforts today will secure your success tomorrow.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Jeanne Glorioso BA’91 -

    Work hard, learn the material (do not just memorize to pass the tests!), pay attention to details, be proactive about networking, do what you say you are going to do, do the right thing, and you will succeed in whatever it is you choose to do.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Christine Frankum BA’11 -

    Plan your work and work your plan. Keep your eyes on the prize!

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  • Alumni Spotlight Steve Bishopp MS’09, PhD’13 -

    Home: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania UT Dallas Degree: MS – Criminology, 2009 and PhD – Criminology, 2013Profession: Sergeant of Police My Work My job at CPI is very broad and limited only in that it must involve academic research, assistance with grants and publication in peer-reviewed journals when possible. I conduct empirical research in many areas related to […]

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  • Internships Lauren Schilling April 23, 2019 -

    CriminologyRichardson Police Department During her internship with the Richardson Police Department, Lauren Schilling worked in various divisions within the organization. As her interest in the field grew, she also visited municipal court proceedings on her own time and assisted the Richardson Police Substation with organizational duties. Lauren says she experienced “a culture of comradery” reminiscent […]

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  • Internships Kashmere Naomi Bates -

    Major: Geospatial Information SciencesInternship Placement: Dallas County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management For her EPPS internship, Kashmere Naomi Bates worked for the Dallas County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management with the goal of understanding the many ways Geospatial Information Sciences are used in emergency planning. After completing Federal Emergency Management Agency […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Monica Niewiarowski BA’13 Monica Niewiarowski January 29, 2019 -

    This University is unique and so much fun. We don’t have a football team, we have an esports team and an awesome chess team. There are so many resources available. I hope that current students take advantage of everything that’s out there. 

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  • Internships Pamela Arguelles January 28, 2019 -

    Major: International Political EconomyInternship Placement: George W. Bush Institute When Pamela Arguelles accepted an internship with the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, her goals were to learn how think tanks influence public policy and gain insights into her career plans. By the end of her stint, she had accomplished those goals and more. An […]

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  • Uncategorized Janet Fein BA’18 January 16, 2019 -

    When Janet Fein could no longer drive herself to school, she got rides from DART. When she could no longer use a walker to get to class, she switched to a wheelchair. And when her health declined and she had to move to an assisted living center, Fein took independent study classes from home. The […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight Kanvin Ravin MPA’08 Plano Police Officer Kanvin Ravin -

    I went to a couple of classes and loved it. I was around other adult learners like myself, all from different branches of government and other local entities. I really made a lot of friends.

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  • Alumni Spotlight Aisha Noor BA’12, MPA’13 January 15, 2019 -

    UT Dallas is the best thing that ever happened to me. It has a small-family feel but big-school resources. I loved being surrounded by smart people who constantly push you to be better, with professors who give so much attention to the individual success of each student.

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  • In Memory Irv Hoch Irv Hoch May 25, 2013 -

    Dr. Irving J. Hoch received his B.A. (1945), M.A. (1951), and Ph.D. (1957) from the University of Chicago. Irv’s focus was in the areas of agriculture, urban economics, environmental economics, health economics, along with econometrics. He began his academic career, and earned tenure, at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Agricultural and […]

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  • In Memory Larry Terry June 17, 2006 -

    In Memoriam: Dr. Larry Terry June 19, 2006 It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing of Dr. Larry D. Terry, Vice President for Business Affairs, on Saturday, June 17. His death occurred in Atlanta, where he had traveled for a meeting related to university business. Dr. Terry, who also was a Professor […]

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  • In Memory John Kain John Kain August 4, 2003 -

    John Kain Obituary Kain, JOHN FORREST – Prof.; leaves behind a legacy of academic excellence, intellectual rigor, social conscience, a devoted family and a legion of friends – who will miss him dearly. He lost his courageous battle with cancer, Monday, August 4th in Dallas with his wife and family present. John Forrest Kain was […]

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  • In Memory Rita Kelly October 14, 2001 -

    Dr. Rita Mae Kelly, UTD’s Andrew R. Cecil Distinguished Chair In Applied Ethics and Former Dean By Jenni Bullington | Oct. 15, 2001 Dr. Rita Mae Kelly, an internationally renowned scholar, leader in the area of women’s rights and holder of the Andrew R. Cecil Distinguished Chair in Applied Ethics at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), […]

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