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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 School of IS and American Studies. In this interview, the #DesignYourDegree diva serves treats, tea, and truth. Find out what celebrity she’s related to, what […]

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, to creating a customized Interdisciplinary Studies degree plan that helped her land her dream job. Where are you and your family from? I graduated from […]

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 classroom near you: ISIS 4V89.002, Film & Popular Culture, one of our most popular electives! Peek behind the scenes at Dr. Lance Lusk’s course […]

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 content and what to expect as a student, as well as a little about her background. Learn to think critically about climate change, agriculture, environmentalism, […]

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 […]