Employee News Archive

The employee holiday schedule for the 2026 fiscal year has been released. 

UT Dallas staff members are invited to meet their Staff Council representatives Monday, June 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eugene McDermott Library lobby (MC 2.2).

The 2025 Richardson Corporate Challenge will kick off in August. UT Dallas employees are invited to participate in several ways. 

The University of Texas at Dallas is launching a new, streamlined way to communicate with prospective, current and former students.

The goal of the Office of Audit and Advisory Services is to help campus departments strengthen their operations and help UTD successfully achieve its mission and strategic objectives.

Volunteers are needed for the 4th Annual University Commencement on Friday, May 16. Volunteer roles include greeters, ushers and student line management.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to UT Dallas’ 31st annual scholarship golf tournament, Thursday, April 24 at Firewheel Golf Park in Garland.

UT Dallas staff members will be treated to free food and fun activities at the upcoming staff appreciation carnival, Wednesday, April 23. 

Staff and faculty volunteers are needed for the 4th Annual University Commencement, Friday, May 16.

UT Dallas’ Office of Emergency Management will host an emergency preparedness event at the UTD Visitor Center and University Bookstore, Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

UT Dallas staff members are invited to meet their Staff Council representatives at an event on Monday, March 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The City of Richardson will close Waterview Parkway at the DART Silver Line crossing on Saturday, March 15, in both directions.

The UT Dallas Center for Brain Health invites faculty, staff and students to participate in the center’s BrainHealth Week events, Feb. 24 to March 1, with a goal of thriving through life with better brain health. 

UT Dallas’ Auxiliary Services is excited to announce the addition of a full-service UPS Store in the Visitor Center Building, near the University Bookstore.

UT Dallas faculty, staff and community members are invited to join the University’s annual Community Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb. 22.

The CARE Awards — Celebrate Achievement, Reward Excellence — recognize staff who have demonstrated superior performance, offered outstanding customer service and performed acts that have enhanced the image of the University.

Terry Pankratz, UT Dallas’ vice president for budget and finance, has announced that he will retire on Jan. 31.

The new Comets LANding gaming and esports center is set to open at the end of January. 

Amid “diamonds,” tiaras and a few tears, colleagues, friends and family gathered recently to thank Colleen Dutton for her years of service to The University of Texas at Dallas.

Dr. Julie Nuter, a veteran human resources leader, has been selected as the next chief human resources officer at UT Dallas.

As UT Dallas recently honored employees for years of campus service, one professor received special commendation for his 55 years of teaching and leading students. It marked the longest time of service for any employee ever at UTD.

The dean’s suite of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) has moved to a new building.

With a goal to differentiate itself from other universities by emphasizing its awareness of young people’s desire for a better world for themselves and their future, The University of Texas at Dallas last month launched a new marketing campaign: The Future Demands Different.

In a new Intercom video, Ingrid London discusses the undergraduate admission process and details how we all can be involved.

UT Dallas’ Office of Institutional Compliance (OIC) will offer a virtual workshop for faculty and staff Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the vital role the OIC plays in ensuring the University operates with integrity and adheres to all regulatory requirements.

This month, UT Dallas faculty and staff are encouraged to support the University or other local, regional and national nonprofits.

The Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS) will discuss new dashboards that cover UTD demographics and additional trend data at two virtual sessions.

The entire UT Dallas community is invited to participate in this year’s National Night block party, Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The UT Dallas Office of Sustainability encourages students, faculty and staff to register for Sustainability Stewards. The three-part webinar series begins Thursday, Oct. 3 on Microsoft Teams.

Employees at UT Dallas — along with learners all over the world — can access a number of podcasts produced by students, staff and/or faculty from throughout the University.

The Office of Research and Innovation and the Military and Veteran Center are sponsoring a benefits seminar for veterans and veterans’ families, Thursday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon.

As criminals are getting bolder and changing tactics to hack into university and corporate computers around the world, UT Dallas’ Information Security Office (ISO) continues to stay on top of the attacks by making UTD’s computer systems more secure.

The University of Texas at Dallas has again been recognized for the services it provides to veteran students and their families. For the fourth consecutive year, UT Dallas has received the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award from the Texas Veterans Commission.

As University Housing holds its annual first-year Move-In Days Aug. 13-15, faculty and staff are invited to volunteer to help welcome new students to campus. At the same time, employees should note that Loop Road from Rutford Avenue to Waterview Parkway will be closed during the three Move-In Days. 

UT Dallas employees can enroll their children ages 0-3 in a program that will help the child’s development, while also supporting an at-risk family’s participation at a high-need location.

Learn how UT Dallas Parking and Transportation Services plays a vital role on the UTD campus.

The 2024 Richardson Corporate Challenge begins Aug. 9 and UTD faculty and staff have the opportunity to participate in events, walk in the opening ceremony, buy raffle tickets and volunteer. The 10-week, Olympic-style competition brings local companies and organizations together to raise money for Special Olympics Texas and engage in friendly competition.

As of July 1, benefits-eligible employees at UT Dallas can take up to eight hours each academic year for wellness activities. To earn wellness leave, employees must receive an annual physical/preventative care examination and complete an online health risk/well-being assessment.

The University of Texas at Dallas has dedicated a reflection space near the northwest corner of the Erik Jonsson Academic Center to honor longtime campus leader Bruce August Jr. BS’07, who died last year.

Employees at The University of Texas at Dallas now have access to a new intranet website that provides articles, announcements, reminders and resources specifically focused on UTD staff and faculty.

Beginning Monday, June 24, various UTD parking areas will be closed while maintenance crews repair and restripe parking space markings and colors. Many of the parking configuration changes come as lots are closing or having the number of spaces reduced due to additional campus construction projects. Additional closures are planned for the fall semester.