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Alphabet Soup: A Jargon Dictionary

Trees in front of the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
DGA is the abbreviation for the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at UT Dallas.

OUE, OIT and DGA – Oh my! Keeping up with all the acronyms can be overwhelming, especially for new faculty members.

The next time you find yourself puzzled by an unfamiliar term, check out the UT Dallas jargon dictionary. Created by First Generation Student Programs in the Office of Undergraduate Education, this resource was designed for students who are new to college.

It’s also a great resource for faculty who need to navigate the labyrinth of abbreviations and specialized terminology here on campus.