Five distinguished guests will share their global experiences and diverse perspectives as part of The University of Texas at Arlington's 2013-14 Maverick Speakers Series.

The season opens Sept. 24 with a lecture by immigration rights activist Jose Vargas and includes CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, entrepreneur and ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, and neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta. View the full schedule at www.uta.edu/maverickspeakers.

Now in its sixth season, the Maverick Speakers Series is a cross-disciplinary lecture series that brings to the University individuals of extraordinary accomplishment. The lectures are free and open to the public.

"We are delighted to bring these outstanding individuals to campus," said Vistasp M. Karbhari, UT Arlington president. "Each of these speakers will share their unique perspectives and will provide an enriching experience for our university community."

All lectures begin at 7:30 p.m., either in College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive (formerly S. Pecan St.), or Texas Hall at 701 W. Nedderman Drive. Visit maverickspeakers to learn more.