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UTA renames building that honored former school leader who supported eugenics, segregation UTA renames building that honored former school leader who supported eugenics, segregation After nearly two years of urging administrators to change Davis Hall, some students say it is long overdue. The University of Texas at Arlington changed the name of an administration building whose former namesake held racist attitudes. The school began working immediately on the change as the “Davis Hall” signage was already stripped off the building. Now in its place are banners that bare “University Admi...

University returns to in-person ceremonies for 2020 and 2021 Maverick graduates Monday, May 10, 2021 • Herb Booth : Contact The University of Texas at Arlington is hosting eight in-person commencement ceremonies at Globe Life Field from May 13-15 for all of the University’s graduates from 2020 and spring 2021. The commencement exercises will mark the first time UTA has hosted in-person ceremonies since December 2019, as all 2020 ceremonies were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual ceremony for all c...