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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 prepare you for, our very own academic advisor Kasey McKee will walk you through it. Get all the details on how exactly we help you #DesignYourDegree.

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 and questionable air conditioning. But inside this building, believe it or not, at least one person is working her dream job. “I love what I […]

“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 lot. I lost a lot of weight. At one point the chemotherapy did a lot of damage to my gastrointestinal tract so I couldn’t swallow […]

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 high school, where she discovered her passion for teaching. “I put myself in an Elementary Teaching Internship to get rid of a PE credit,” she […]

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 42, Al’s journey inspires anyone contemplating going back to school or changing career paths. From Mortgage Industry Master to Future Educator Al’s story began with […]

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 Studies program at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), Dedric’s unique journey, marked by resilience, determination, and a passion for justice, sheds light on […]

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 Texas at Dallas and is currently working on a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on the intersection of energy, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.  Danna is […]

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 across the globe, UTD sophomore Sonkin’s severe food allergies affect her daily life and make it difficult to eat anywhere but home without serious risk […]