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.