UT Arlington Magazine is The University of Texas at Arlington's primary external communications piece. Its goal is to engage readers while advancing the mission of the University. It strives to tell the stories of UT Arlington and its many stakeholders in a lively and visually appealing manner while demonstrating the University's commitment to research, teaching and community service. UT Arlington Magazine has won numerous awards for overall excellence, graphic design, writing, illustration and photography. It is published in the winter, spring and fall by the Office of University Publications for members of the Alumni Association and other friends of the University as well as for faculty and staff.
Stories
UT Arlington Magazine encourages readers to suggest story
ideas. Please e-mail your ideas to utamagazine@uta.edu.
Examples of stories include:
- Alumni who are making a difference in the world
- New programs or degrees
- Outstanding students, faculty or staff
- Research projects with broad appeal/impact
- Campus trends and changes
- Initiatives that positively impact the community
- Stories of achievement that illustrate the University’s value
Awards (from CASE District IV)
- Achievement Award for General Writing Collection (2007)
- Grand Award for Four-Color Magazines (2006)
- Achievement Award for Color Photography, Structured (2006)
- Special Award for Color Photography, Candid (2006)
- Special Award for Digital/Computer Enhanced Images (2006)
- Grand Award for General Writing Collection (2005)
- Grand Award for Feature Writing (2004)
- Achievement Award for Four-Color Magazines (2004)
- Achievement Award for Periodicals Improvement (2004)
- Achievement Award for General Writing Collection (2004)
- Achievement Award for Illustrations (2004)
- Special Award for Single Editorial Spread (2004)
- Grand Award for Computer-Enhanced Images (spring/summer 2003)
- Excellence Award for General Writing Collection (2003)
- Achievement Award for Four-Color Magazines (2002)
- Special Award for Single Editorial Spread 2002)
- Achievement Award for Feature Writing (1999)
- Grand Award for Periodicals Improvement (1997)
- Special Award for Cover Design (1997)
- Excellence Award for Feature Writing (1997)
Other Awards
- Grand Award for Magazines & Journals from the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence (2007)
- Award of Excellence for Column Writing from The Communicator Print Media Awards (2007)
- Platinum Award for Magazine/Educational Institution from the MarCom Creative Awards (2007)
- Platinum Award for Magazines from the Hermes Creative Awards (2007)
- Award of Excellence for Magazine/Educational Institution from the Communicator Print Media Awards Competition (2006)
- Platinum Award for Magazine/Educational Institution from the MarCom Creative Awards competition (2005)
- Platinum Award for Writing/Feature Article from the MarCom Creative Awards competition (2005)
- Award of Excellence for Magazines/Four Color from the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence (2005)
- First Place for Feature Article from the NAGC Blue Pencil Competition (2004)
- First Place for Writer’s Portfolio from the NAGC Blue Pencil Competition (2004)
Publication Dates (approximate)
- Winter Issue - Feb. 1
- Spring/Summer Issue - June 1
- Fall Issue - Oct. 1
Letters to the Editor
Please use this convenient
form to send letters to the editor. Brief letters are more likely to be
published; longer ones may be edited. Please include a daytime phone number.
If you don't use the form, please e-mail your correspondence marked "Letter
to the Editor" to utamagazine@uta.edu
or send via U.S. mail to UTA Magazine, UTA Box 19647, Arlington, TX 76019-0647.
817.272.5363
Credits
EDITOR
Mark Permenter
ASSISTANT EDITOR/SENIOR WRITER
Jim Patterson
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Sherry W. Neaves
Bill Petitt
Kim Pewitt-Jones
Susan M. Slupecki
Sue Stevens
COPY EDITOR
John Dycus
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Joel Quintans
DESIGNER
Carol A. Lehman
CONTRIBUTING DESIGNER
Melissa Renken
PHOTOGRAPHER
Robert Crosby
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Beth McHenry
COVER
Joel Quintans
WEB DESIGN
Chuck Pratt
Andrew Leverenz
Teodozja Korzeniowski
James Barberousse
Daniel Evilsizor
Other Stories
Leadership investments
Corporate gifts establish Goolsby Academy scholarship, professorship
Mavericks Personified: Tommy Le Noir
Alumnus brings crime-solving savvy to reality series
The speed of life
Professors’ book examines fast-paced families
Former stars join athletics hall
Ceremony also honors men’s track and field teams
Alumni Association awards scholarships, hosts programs
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Contact Us
Office of University Publications
502 S. Cooper St.279 Fine Arts Building
Box 19647
Arlington, TX 76019-0647