UT Arlington Magazine

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)

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

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.

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