Student Spotlight: Sarah Ahmed is Ready for the Rigors of Medical School
The unique nature of the Healthcare Studies program has made graduating senior Sarah Ahmed ready to take on the hard science and the even harder real world aspect of med …
Mascot Spotlight: Lulu Thee Llama Does Whatever She Wants, Basically
She's colorful, she's candy-filled, she's collegiate! Our mascot, Lulu Thee Llama, tells juuust a little bit of her story (she's a very private llama) and explains why she chose the …
Alumni Spotlight: Suzanne Shoda Balances Family, School and a UTD Career
Suzanne Shoda, an Academic Advisor at Bass School, sat down with us to answer our questions about her journey from the work force into parenthood, then higher education, and finally, …
Student Spotlight: Michelle Gonzalez Pursues Her Passion for STEM Education
Teacher certification candidate and Child Learning and Development senior Michelle Gonzalez. “I always wanted to do something to help people and have a direct impact,” says Michelle Gonzalez, a senior …
Student Spotlight: Nanditha Niranjan Brings Healthcare Education Where It’s Needed Most
Healthcare Studies senior Nanditha Niranjan. “There is an art to medicine,” says Nanditha Niranjan, a pre-med senior majoring in Healthcare Studies at UT Dallas’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies. This is …
Video: Fall 24 Course Preview, Film & Popular Culture with Dr. Lusk
UPDATE: Enrollment has been reopened for this course. By popular demand, we have added additional seats! (You're welcome!) Visit UT Dallas CourseBook to register now.Coming this fall to a UTD …
Video: Fall 24 Course Preview: Superheroes & American Mythology with Dr. Kyle Hammonds
College credit for yapping about superheroes? Yes please! Register now: http://coursebook.utdallas.edu. In this video, Dr. Kyle Hammonds talks about his Fall 2024 course, Superheroes & American Mythology (ISIS 4V89). Find …
Video: Fall 24 Course Preview: Environment in America with Dr. June Jones
Meet new faculty member Dr. June Jones and learn more about her upcoming Fall 24 course, ISIS 3334: Environment in America. Register now on CourseBook! Dr. Jones talks about course …
Video: How Does the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Work?
https://youtu.be/kQWK__T-FGc Interdisciplinary Studies: it's a lot of syllables, but not a lot of information. If you're wondering what an I.S. degree is, who it's for, and what careers it might …
Alumni Spotlight: Kasey McKee Built the Career of Her Dreams With An Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
You’ve probably never had a reason to go to Hoblitzelle Hall. Built in 1975, it’s a small, nondescript, one-story building on the edge of campus with only a few classrooms …
Student Spotlight: Amri Carrasco Carves Her Own Path
“The scary part was the chemotherapy. My body was having a really hard time adjusting to having a new immune system and especially being on immunosuppressants, I got sick a …
Alumni Spotlight: Brenda Le’s Journey From School of I.S. Student To Faculty Member
Brenda Le’s journey from student to faculty member at the School of Interdisciplinary Studies is a testament to the strength and flexibility of the Education program. Le’s story began in …
Student Spotlight: Al Scott, Redefining Success at 42
Meet Alvoid Scott III, a Class of ’23 graduate who proves it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Graduating with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at the age of …
Alumni Spotlight: Dedric Joubert II, A First-Generation Pre-Law Alumnus With A Passion for Justice & Representation
In the academic world, choices can be overwhelming. Dedric Joubert II's story stands as a testament to the transformative power of higher education. As a recent graduate of the American …
Student Spotlight: Danna Blumenau
Danna Blumenau is a serial entrepreneur and curator of new ideas with a special interest in energy. Danna has a bachelor's degree in Art and Technology from the University of …
I.S. Student Spotlight: Tori Sonkin
Tori Sonkin has a problem. “I have a lot of allergies…Eggs, milk, wheat, soy – soy’s a big one – shrimp, peanuts… It’s a lot.” Like millions of other people …