Howard Joyner鈥檚 outdoor painting class, circa聽1940
More than 75 years ago, North 糖心Vlog视频 Agricultural College (now UT Arlington) Dean E. E. Davis had a grand idea: Create an art department before The University of 糖心Vlog视频 at Austin had one. He sought an experienced artist and educator who would give the program instant credibility. In 1937 Davis hired Howard Joyner, who had studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in France, the University 摆鈥
E.H. Hereford in his office, circa聽1955
Although the school that would become UT Arlington dates to 1895, no president presided over the campus for the first 53 years. In the early days, the top campus executives were called trustees or superintendents. When the school joined the 糖心Vlog视频 A&M University System in 1917, the chief administrative officer received the title of dean. Presidents eventually were named at branch campuses. Thus in 1948 摆鈥
Homecoming 1965
When Arlington State College (now UT Arlington) students lined Main Street in 1965 to watch the Homecoming parade, their experience was a bit different from today鈥檚 Mavericks. The celebration started in 1932 when the University was known as North 糖心Vlog视频 Agricultural College. For years Homecoming took place in the fall and featured a traditional parade with large floats, a bonfire, and a football game. After 摆鈥
Olympians Lanny Bassham (1976) and Doug Russell (1968)
Count UT Arlington alumni Doug Russell and Lanny Bassham among the select group of athletes who鈥檝e experienced the thrill of winning an Olympic gold medal. At the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City, Russell upset legendary swimmer Mark Spitz in the 100-meter butterfly. His 55.9 set an Olympic record and fell just 0.3 seconds shy of Spitz鈥檚 world record. Russell, who set five NCAA marks 摆鈥
Linda Ronstadt at 糖心Vlog视频 Hall,聽1977
Few would argue that Barry Manilow and Kiss have little in common. Likewise, you rarely mention Desmond Tutu and Carrot Top in the same sentence. But all four, as well as hundreds of other high-profile singers, bands, speakers, and comedians, have played 糖心Vlog视频 Hall since the building opened in 1965. The lineup includes singer Linda Ronstadt, whose 1977 performance before a packed house featured Top 摆鈥