Category: Arts, Humanities, and Technology

New $5 million partnership aims to enhance safety and efficiency in aviation maintenance using XR technologies Richardson, Texas – [2/11/2025] – The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are embarking on a groundbreaking research initiative focused on the application of Extended Reality (XR) technologies—such as virtual reality (VR), augmented […]

The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas mourns the recent passing of Dr. David F. Channell, one of the University’s longest-serving educators.

In December, the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at the University of Texas at Dallas celebrated the academic achievements of 200 undergraduate and graduate students. The Fall 2024 semester concluded with a commencement ceremony on December 17th. A total of 160 bachelor’s, 14 master’s, and 16 doctoral degrees were awarded […]

The Victor Worsfold Outstanding Teaching Award recognizes excellence in teaching by a member of the faculty and a Graduate Teaching Assistant. A founding member of our faculty in 1975, Worsfold served with distinction as professor and administrator until his retirement in 2001. He is remembered for his extraordinary gift for teaching. The Jo Ellen Roach Award recognizes […]

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Dallas recently presented their research at the PhD Student Poster Competition and Art Showcase, an annual event that highlights research and provides students with the opportunity to share their scholarly work with the campus community. The event showcased projects from more than 70 students, and attendees voted […]

A new art exhibition, “The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples,” featuring Roman artwork, artifacts and antiquities curated by University of Texas at Dallas professor Dr. Michael Thomas invites guests to not only gaze at the pieces themselves, but also to peer into the environment in which they were discovered and […]

The University of Texas at Dallas has expanded the educational pathway for the next generation of artists and scholars seeking careers in animation and game development with three new stand-alone degree programs. Beginning this fall, students in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology could begin working toward a Bachelor of […]

The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas welcomed four new members to its Dean’s Advisory Council. Dr. Claire Burrows MA’06, Jin-Ya Huang ’95, Dr. Alex Garcia Topete PhD’21 and Nathan Wicker join a group of outstanding professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to […]

Bass School Dean Dr. Nils Roemer introduced Zimbabwean music legendary Dr. Thomas Mapfumo at the African Vibration Music Festival.

The University of Texas at Dallas debate and speech and forensics teams competed in national championship tournaments this spring. The debate team qualified for the National Debate Tournament for the 22nd consecutive year. Only 78 teams qualify for the tournament each year. “The National Debate Tournament is the longest running and the most prestigious of […]