Grand Gratitude
When fueled by passion, innovation, and generosity, dreams can become reality. Look no further than College Park Center for聽proof. The $78 million special events showpiece provided a striking backdrop for a dedication celebration in March to honor UT Arlington鈥檚 closest friends and supporters for helping make the long-anticipated venture a dream come聽true. 鈥淐ollege Park Center represents the hopes and dreams of so many,鈥� President James 摆鈥
Los Angeles, California
Last year found Jessica Carrillo 鈥�09 living the daydreams of a legion of teenage girls. Not only did she meet Twilight star Robert Pattinson, she spoke with him at length about his latest film. It鈥檚 all part of the job for Carrillo, 27, who hosts the Los Angeles-based Telemundo entertainment show Acceso Total. 鈥淚鈥檓 a big fan of his, so I was really nervous,鈥� she 摆鈥
Success in聽Hand
Elizabeth Lepe believes there is no higher calling than to serve others in need. When she completes her master鈥檚 degree this year, the social work graduate student plans to help those with mental health problems. Lepe鈥檚 career goals received a boost when she was one of three recipients of the Simmons-Blackwell Endowed Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year. Established by longtime Alumni Association supporters Thomas 摆鈥
What鈥檚 on Your聽Plate?
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Online Community
The Alumni Association鈥檚 recently revamped website works seamlessly with social networking platforms, allowing users to link Facebook, LinkedIn, or MySpace member pages to their profile pages. It also features a Career Center, a tool to find old classmates, and improved functionality. Visit utaalumni鈥�.org and click on 鈥淔irst-Time Login鈥� to create a personal, password-protected member profile.