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08/21/2026

📰 Twenty-Four Graduate Students Complete EPPS Math and Coding Camp at UT Dallas

Twenty-four incoming graduate students completed the 2026 Math and Coding Camp hosted by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at The University of Texas at Dallas, a five-day camp that concluded last week. All 24 participants finished the full program, worked in teams on applied projects that they presented to their peers and instructors, and received certificates of completion.

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Twenty-four incoming graduate students completed the 2026 Math and Coding Camp hosted by EPPS.

07/16/2026

And that’s on student success 💅

07/06/2026

📰 Remembering Dr. Richard K. Scotch

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Richard K. Scotch, who died on June 2, 2026, following more than four decades of service as a professor, mentor, and nationally recognized expert in public health and disability policy. Throughout his career, Dr. Scotch shaped the lives of countless students, advanced disability rights scholarship, and helped build UT Dallas’ public health program into what it is today.

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06/30/2026

📰 Taiwan Research Academy 2026 Concludes with Record Participation, Global Dialogue, and Student-Led Scholarship

The Taiwan Research Academy (TRA) 2026 successfully concluded its third annual program at The University of Texas at Dallas, marking another year of growth for one of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences’ signature initiatives in Taiwan studies. Held as part of the Taiwan Studies Initiative, the Academy brought together a record-high admitted cohort of 15 TRA scholars, four interns from National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan, distinguished faculty, policy experts, and community leaders for an intensive week of lectures, workshops, research presentations, and cross-cultural exchange.

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The Taiwan Research Academy (TRA) 2026 successfully concluded its third annual program at The University of Texas at Dallas.

06/10/2026

📰 Dual Degrees, Global Impact: Abishek Mathews Explores Data Science in U.S. and Taiwan

Abishek Mathews is completing a unique academic journey through the dual-degree partnership between our School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) in Taichung, Taiwan.

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Abishek Mathews completes a UT Dallas–NCHU dual master’s program in data science, researching crime data and rental prices across Dallas.

06/01/2026

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Whether you’re beginning your academic journey, advancing your expertise, or pursuing research at the highest level, EPPS is where ideas become impact.

Think policy. Think people. Think progress.
Your journey starts here. 🚀

05/29/2026

Dean on the loose!: Toulouse edition 🇫🇷

This faculty-led study abroad program is led by Dr. Carol Cirulli Lanham and gives UT Dallas students the opportunity to learn internationally alongside fellow Comets ✈️📚

05/28/2026

📣 Attention all admitted freshmen! If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for Freshman Orientation at UT Dallas!

Freshman Orientation is your first step toward becoming part of the UT Dallas community.

During this exciting two-day program, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✨ Meet new friends
✨ Connect with academic advisors
✨ Complete course registration
✨ Learn about campus resources and academic expectations
✨ Explore the UT Dallas campus

Don’t miss out on this important experience before the semester begins!
🔗Learn more and sign up here: https://fye.utdallas.edu/orientation/

05/26/2026

From left: Shreyas Chandra, Alisa Model, Noah Clark BS’25, Nandita Kumar and Liam Nichols will bring varied backgrounds and aspirations — from teaching to conducting research to pursuing law careers — to their experiences overseas as Fulbright Scholars. The University of Texas at Dallas earned...

05/19/2026

GO MATTHEW!!! 💫