HSI
Designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution
U.S. Department of Education
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2024
UTA CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, we're proud to celebrate the heritage of our students, faculty, staff, and community members.
OUR RANKINGS & DESIGNATIONS
#5
In the nation for undergraduate ethnic diversity
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
#8
for degrees awarded to minority students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Feature: Emilio Infante Hernandez
Emilio Infante Hernandez is an art education major at UT Arlington. He is the President of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Incorporated Chi Alpha Chapter, and the Vice President of Recruitment and Engagement for the Multicultural Greek Council.
After graduation, he plans to teach in the DFW area and pursue a graduate degree in Higher Education to encourage students to pursue a college education.
OUR STATUS AS A HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION
According to the U.S. Department of Education, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is an institution that has at least 25% enrollment of undergraduate, full-time equivalent, Hispanic students. At UTA, we're committed to ensuring that HSI initiatives touch every aspect of the Maverick experience, and elevate UTA's presence in the HSI community to a national stage. The mission: elevate UTA from a Hispanic Serving Institution to a Hispanic Thriving Institution.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Student Features
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting our Hispanic students that make an impact.
Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Giselle Govea
Giselle Govea is a visual communication design major at UT Arlington. She is the student web designer at the Center For Mexican American Studies.
Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Aron Herrera
Aron Herrera is a biology major at UT Arlington. He is also part of UTA's Honors College, UTeach program, and Go Center Mentor program.
Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Yalitza Gonzalez
Yalitza Gonzalez is a psychology major at UT Arlington. She is also a part of the Latin American Student Organization and a sister of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc.
Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Osiris Valdez
Osiris Valdez is pursuing a master of science in quantitative...
Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Emilio Infante Hernandez
Emilio Infante Hernandez is an art education major at UT Arlington....