Media Relations

We raise the profile of UTA through media placements, publications and news releases.

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News

11 December

85-year-old graduates from UTA with Ph.D. in math

Degree fulfills man’s commitment to serve as positive example for future generations

11 December

Father and son Mavericks set to graduate together

The duo describe the achievement as “once in a lifetime”

19 December

Biologist leads new $1.8 million gene regulation study

Team hopes understanding RNA pathways will lead to better gene therapies

17 December

UTA excels in Crime Scene Investigation Competition

Criminology and criminal justice students win first place during their first time competing

18 December

UTA study: U.S. military bases at risk in Artic region

Bases susceptible to permafrost thaw and rising sea levels

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What We Do

  1. Utilize storytelling and media engagement as tools to advance the mission of UTA
  2. Produce engaging news stories that capture the work and achievements of our world-class faculty, staff and students
  3. Manage media issues and prepare faculty, staff and students for potential interviews

Contact Media Relations

Joe Carpenter
Senior Assoc. VP for University Advancement and Chief Communications Officer
817-272-3210
joe.carpenter@uta.edu 

Cristal Gonzalez
Assistant Director for Media Relations
817-272-9845
cristal.gonzalez@uta.edu 

Katherine Egan Bennett
Assistant Director of Research Communications
817-272-3348
katherine.bennett@uta.edu

Brian Lopez
Assistant Director for Media Relations
817-272-3644
brian.lopez@uta.edu

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