Media Relations

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

Media Relations Contacts

JOE CARPENTER, Sr. Assoc. VP for Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement & Chief Communications Officer

Portfolio: University Spokesperson, UTA Executive Leadership

817-272-3210

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JEFF CAPLAN, Director of Media Relations

817-272-7286

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KATHERINE EGAN BENNETT, Assistant Director of Research Communications

Portfolio: Office of the VP for Research and Innovation, College of Science

817-272-3348

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CRISTAL GONZALEZ, Assistant director of Media Relations

Portfolio: College of Liberal Arts, College of Education, Division of Student Affairs

817-272-9845

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BRIAN LOPEZ, Assistant director of Media Relations

Portfolio: College of Business, College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs, and College of Engineering

817-272-3644

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DREW DAVISON, Assistant director of Media Relations

Portfolio: College of Nursing and Health Innovation, School of Social Work

817-272-3310

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