11/4/2026 12:00:00 PM | General
ARLINGTON, Texas — UT Arlington Athletics is excited to introduce the Mavericks Most Valuable Professor Program, a new initiative celebrating outstanding faculty members who make a lasting impact on the university and its students.
The program recognizes instructional faculty who inspire and mentor students and student-athletes, contribute to academic success and strengthen the UTA community while supporting Maverick Athletics.
"We are proud to introduce the Mavericks Most Valuable Professor Program to recognize the exceptional faculty members who make UTA such a special place. Our faculty play an instrumental role in shaping the experiences and success of our student-athletes, both in the classroom and beyond. This program gives us an opportunity to celebrate their dedication, recognize their impact and show our appreciation for the support they provide to UTA Athletics and the entire Maverick community." — Jon Fagg, Director of Athletics
Throughout the basketball season, UTA Athletics will recognize up to two faculty members at select games for their dedication to teaching, impact on students and student-athletes, and support of Maverick Athletics and the broader university community. All instructional faculty members are eligible for consideration.
"We're excited about this program and the opportunity to celebrate our outstanding faculty," said Ira Childress, AD for Development. "We appreciate everything they do for UTA and the support they have provided our athletic programs over the years."
Faculty members may be nominated by UTA student-athletes, Athletics staff members and other UTA employees.
Most Valuable Professor game-day experience
Selected faculty members will receive a VIP game-day experience, including:
To nominate a faculty member for the Mavericks Most Valuable Professor Program, email emma.hudspeth@uta.edu.
For up-to-date news, photos, and videos, follow UTA Athletics online at UTAMavs.com or via several social media accounts on Twitter @UTAMavs, Instagram @UTAMavs, and Facebook /UTAMavs.
The program recognizes instructional faculty who inspire and mentor students and student-athletes, contribute to academic success and strengthen the UTA community while supporting Maverick Athletics.
"We are proud to introduce the Mavericks Most Valuable Professor Program to recognize the exceptional faculty members who make UTA such a special place. Our faculty play an instrumental role in shaping the experiences and success of our student-athletes, both in the classroom and beyond. This program gives us an opportunity to celebrate their dedication, recognize their impact and show our appreciation for the support they provide to UTA Athletics and the entire Maverick community." — Jon Fagg, Director of Athletics
Throughout the basketball season, UTA Athletics will recognize up to two faculty members at select games for their dedication to teaching, impact on students and student-athletes, and support of Maverick Athletics and the broader university community. All instructional faculty members are eligible for consideration.
"We're excited about this program and the opportunity to celebrate our outstanding faculty," said Ira Childress, AD for Development. "We appreciate everything they do for UTA and the support they have provided our athletic programs over the years."
Faculty members may be nominated by UTA student-athletes, Athletics staff members and other UTA employees.
Most Valuable Professor game-day experience
Selected faculty members will receive a VIP game-day experience, including:
- Pregame team access: An opportunity to meet the team before tipoff and experience the excitement of game day behind the scenes.
- Maverick Club VIP hospitality: Access to the hospitality suite, including food and beverages, with guests of their choice.
- Premium seating: Floor-level seats to experience Maverick basketball up close.
- On-court recognition: Special recognition during a game timeout celebrating their contributions and impact on the UTA community.
- Social media recognition: Features across UTA Athletics social media platforms highlighting their accomplishments, teaching and support of Maverick Athletics and the university community.
To nominate a faculty member for the Mavericks Most Valuable Professor Program, email emma.hudspeth@uta.edu.
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