University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington traces its beginnings back to a private school, Arlington College, at the site in 1895. The school went through various ownerships and name changes before becoming part of The University of Texas system in 1967. UTA's centennial celebration began in August 1995 and ended in May 1996. The centennial celebrated the many changes the school has undergone in its evolution from a private elementary, intermediate, and high school to the graduate level university of today.

From the guide to the University of Texas at Arlington Centennial Celebration Collection Unprocessed mss. 2009-118., 1995-1996, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library)

The University of Texas at Arlington traces its beginnings back to a private school, Arlington College, at the site in 1895. The school went through various ownerships and name changes before becoming part of The University of Texas system in 1967.

From the guide to the University of Texas at Arlington. Photograph Collection Unprocessed mss. 2011-23., 1995-2006, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library)

From the guide to the University of Texas at Arlington Photograph Collection Unprocessed mss. 2011-42, OS550-1., 1960-1969, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library)

The Institute of Urban Studies at UTA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1967.

From the description of Institute of Urban Studies founding documents, 1966. (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 25638014

The University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks competes in many NCAA Division I events, including baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, track, and volleyball. In 1989 the volleyball team advanced to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four. The women’s basketball team played in the 2005 NCAA tournament. UT Arlington is a charter member of the Southland Conference.

From the guide to the University of Texas at Arlington. Athletic VHS Tapes Unprocessed mss. 2009-81., 1989, 2004-2006, undated, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library)

The University of Texas at Arlington was first established as Arlington College in 1895. The University has been known by eight names throughout its history: Arlington College, Carlisle Military Academy, Arlington Training School, Arlington Military Academy, Grubbs Vocational College, North Texas Agricultural College, Arlington State College, and The University of Texas at Arlington.

From the guide to the University of Texas at Arlington. Legal Documents Unprocessed mss. 2011-15., 1960-1965, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library)

The Shorthorn, which replaced The Grubbonian, began as a monthly magazine in April of 1919. The student body selected the name Shorthorn during a campus-wide contest during which students submitted possible names. During 1922, The Shorthorn changed from a monthly to a weekly publication.

From the guide to the Shorthorn Collection AR217., 1919-1979, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library)

The UTA 1972-1973 Self-Study was formally initiated in Spring, 1972, for presentation to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in the process of its ten-year reaffirmation accreditation as a senior institution. Jack R. Woolf was the self-study director. Members of the University Committee on Committees served as the Steering Committee, which, in turn, oversaw the work of the eleven Standards Committees: Purpose, Organization and Administration, Educational Program, Financial Resources, Faculty, Library, Student Personnel, Physical Plant, Special Activities, Graduate Program, and Research.

Departmental studies committees were also formed, made up of faculty from each department. The subject matter of the departmental self-study paralleled that of the institutional self-study. Copies of the departmental self-study reports may be found in Series B of the collection; however, these reports were not included in the final published self-study.

From the guide to the University of Texas at Arlington 1972-1973 Self-Study Records AR139., 1967-1974, 1971-1973, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library)