The University of Texas at Dallas has been ranked the No. 1 university in North Texas by Forbes America’s Top Colleges 2027 rankings, solidifying its place as a premier institution in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Read more: bit.ly/4yCxKH5

Rochelle Shadow BA’21 uses her skills as a 3D artist not as she once did for digital game productions or films, such as “Twisters,” but instead to create custom cranial implants for medical patients. Learn more about Shadow’s multifaceted career path: bit.ly/4jAB8yj

Celebrate UT Dallas Homecoming with novelist and alumnus J.K. Franko (Raúl Calvoz). Hear a reading from What You Let In, followed by a conversation with Dr. Charles Hatfield and an audience Q&A. Register for the free event: bit.ly/3TTW1Kx

Achieving the Eagle Scout rank requires 21 merit badges. Despite joining Scouts at a later age, Lois Alvar BA’25 earned 43. Read about Alvar’s Scouting path, how she incorporated her learned skills at UT Dallas and her current role at Circle Ten Council: bit.ly/4iwNxSN

🎉 Homecoming 2026 is Oct. 27-31! Join fellow Comets for Dallas Stars Night, campus tours, research lab tours, alumni gatherings, HomeFest and more. View the full schedule and register: alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/… #ForeverComets

🏒 Kick off Homecoming week at Dallas Stars x UT Dallas Night on Oct. 27! Join fellow Comets for an exciting night of hockey, community and school spirit. Get details and tickets: alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/… #ForeverComets

🎃 Ready for thrills, chills and Comet fun? Join us for UT Dallas Day at Six Flags Fright Fest on Oct. 24! Enjoy family-friendly fun by day and spooky scares by night. Use code UTDALLAS for tickets as low as $40.99, including parking, and save $79. 🔗 sixflags.com/overtexas?promo…

A $50,000 commitment from the Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy Community Development Foundation will endow the first scholarship for philosophy students at UT Dallas. Learn what inspired the gift and its impact on future scholars: advancement.utdallas.edu/fir…

🧱 Leave your mark on UT Dallas with a Legacy Lane brick! Honor your Comet journey, celebrate a milestone or recognize someone special with a personalized brick on campus. ⏰ Order by Oct. 16 for installation this December. 🔗 alumni.utdallas.edu/spirit/l… #ForeverComets

🎉🎉 Homecoming 2026 is Oct. 27-31! Join fellow Comets for Dallas Stars Night, campus tours, research lab tours, alumni gatherings, HomeFest and more. View the full schedule and register: alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/… #ForeverComets

⏰ Last call, Comets! Today is the deadline to order your UT Dallas ring if you want to participate in the Ring Celebration on Dec. 3 at the Alumni Center. Ring orders are always open, but this is your chance to be part of the celebration and create a new UT Dallas memory.

North Texas Giving Day is about coming together to make an impact where it matters most. Thank you to everyone who supported the UT Dallas community and helped make a difference across North Texas. Learn how your support can make an impact: news.utdallas.edu/philanthro… @ccfutd

UT Dallas’ endowment has surpassed $1 billion for the first time. Since the New Dimensions campaign began, it has grown about 120% and now generates more than $36M annually to support students, faculty and research. Learn more: news.utdallas.edu/philanthro…

Grad Week starts today! Join us at Grad Fair from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center for grad photos, commencement info and more. Never got your official UT Dallas ring? Visit Ring Days: Oct. 6 (SU), Oct. 7-8 (DGAC). Once a Comet, always a Comet. #ForeverComets

Dr. Adrianna Shembel’s research at UT Dallas is challenging how we understand voice disorders. Read more: bit.ly/4jBxtAc

Mark your calendar for Oct. 27-31 and start planning your Homecoming experience today. Homecoming 2026 has something for every Comet: campus tours, research lab visits, athletic events, alumni gatherings or family-friendly fun at HomeFest Full schedule: alumni.utdallas.edu/homecomi…

Honor your time as a Comet, celebrate a milestone or recognize someone special with an engraved brick that will become a permanent part of campus. Your gift also helps support future generations of UT Dallas students. Learn more and order your brick: alumni.utdallas.edu/spirit/l…

Happy National Coffee Day, Comets! From early classes to late-night study sessions, coffee has fueled countless UT Dallas memories. Stop by the Starbucks in the Charles and Nancy Davidson Building on your next campus visit and see how UT Dallas continues to grow. #ForeverComets

🍂 Fall is here, Comets! Refresh your gear with merchandise from the UT Dallas Alumni Shop. Check out our newest Texas Rangers x UT Dallas co-branded hats, plus shirts, tumblers, scarves and more. ☄️⚾ 🛍️ Shop now: alumni.utdallas.edu/alumni-s… #ForeverComets

💍 You earned this ring, Comets! Graduating students and alumni, visit Ring Days Oct. 6-8 to meet Balfour, get sized, choose your ring and place your order. Order by Oct. 9 for an invitation to the Fall 2026 Ring Celebration! 🔗 balfour4me.com/utd #ForeverComets