Address:
University Administration Building
701 S. Nedderman Drive, Ste 421
Campus Box 19116
Arlington, TX 76019-0116
Phone: 817-272-2755
Media Relations
We raise the profile of UTA through media placements, publications and news releases.
What we Do
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Media Relations team is the primary source of information for the news media. We promote UTA’s research, innovation, and academic excellence by crafting engaging stories and building media relationships. We connect journalists with faculty experts, coordinate media interviews and provide strategic guidance on messaging. We offer training to help faculty and staff effectively communicate their work and manage media issues to ensure timely, accurate information reaches the public.
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
Email: joe.carpenter@uta.edu
Phone #: 817-272-3210
Email: jeff.caplan@uta.edu
Phone #: 817-272-7286
KATHERINE EGAN BENNETT, Assistant Director of Research Communications
Portfolio: Office of the VP for Research and Innovation, College of Science
817-272-3348
Email: katherine.bennett@uta.edu
Phone #: 817-272-3348
CRISTAL GONZALEZ, Assistant director of Media Relations
Portfolio: College of Liberal Arts, College of Education, Division of Student Affairs
817-272-9845
Email: cristal.gonzalez@uta.edu
Phone #: 817-272-9845
BRIAN LOPEZ, Assistant director of Media Relations
Portfolio: College of Business, College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs, and College of Engineering
817-272-3644
Email: brian.lopez@uta.edu
Phone #: 817-272-3644
DREW DAVISON, Assistant director of Media Relations
Portfolio: College of Nursing and Health Innovation, School of Social Work
817-272-3310
Email: drew.davison@uta.edu
Phone #: 817-272-3310
Have a Story? Tell us about it
We work with UTA students, faculty and staff to develop news stories and media placements that highlight key initiatives and achievements. Media Relations articles and releases contribute to successful media coverage and official UTA publications. Have a story idea? Submit it below.