The University of Texas at Arlington has recently honored a select group of alumni with its prestigious Distinguished Alumni Awards. Among the recipients stands Arlington City Manager Trey Yelverton, noted for his civic leadership and contributions to the community, at an event which also commemorates UTA’s 130th anniversary, according to a report from the City of Arlington’s official news page.
Held on Thursday, the celebration not only honored exceptional Mavericks but also reflected on the university’s journey from a modest beginning to its distinction as a Carnegie R1 research institution boasting a student body of over 41,000. Yelverton, an alumnus with a BA in Political Science, has been at Arlington’s helm since 2012, leading initiatives that reshaped the cityscape with developments such as AT&T Stadium, and Globe Life Field, Texas Live!, the Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center, Levitt Pavilion, College Park District, the Downtown City Center, and taking on roles like director of Arlington’s Economic Development Corporation and head of the city’s Housing Authority and Sports Facilities Development Corporation, these contributions have granted him accolades from various esteemed institutions.
The awards recognize not only professional achievements but also the spirit of community engagement and ongoing support for UTA. Yelverton exemplifies this through his status as a life member of the Alumni Association, an honorary letterman, and his involvement with the UT System Chancellor’s Council Executive Committee, as detailed in the university’s announcement. His educational background is further complemented by degrees from the University of North Texas and executive certificates from Texas A&M and Harvard…