Student Publications

HOME OF THE SHORTHORN, UTA'S AWARD WINNING STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATION

Read the Newspaper at TheShorthorn.com

Catch up on the latest breaking news at theshorthorn.com and discover why the student-run publication has been nationally recognized for over 100 years.

Achievements

National and regional student awards highlight excellence

First Place

Texas Intercollegiate Press Association

2023 Division 1 Best in Show Newspaper and Overall Excellence Website

Finalist

Associated Collegiate Press

2023 Newspaper, Online and Website Pacemaker Finalists

Winner

Associated Collegiate Press

Top 100 Pacemaker Award

Winner

Associated Collegiate Press

2023 Multiplatform and Online Pacemaker Award

First Place

2023 COLLEGE MEDIA ASSOCIATION PINNACLE AWARDS

Best General News Email Newsletter, Best Photo Package and Best Editorial Cartoon

Winner

Associated Collegiate Press

2022 Newspaper Pacemaker Award

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Real World Experience

The Student Publications office provides real-world experience and training. The experience complements your coursework, provides endless leadership opportunities and not only prepares you for careers in journalism but provides valuable skills that translate to any career field. Students gain experience in print and online reporting, writing, editing, photography, videography, design, advertising, website development, marketing and media management.

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In the crowded and noisy Metroplex media environment, The Shorthorn can help UTA’s 50,000 students, faculty and staff notice and respond to your message.

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Benefits

The student employee experience gives more than 100 students a year a chance to provide information that helps members of the UTA community make informed decisions about things that affect their lives. You can develop skills, build resumes, explore career options, make connections and enhance your college experience. All students on the staff of The Shorthorn work in paid positions.

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Advising and Support

Student Publications, part of the UTA Division of Student Affairs, provides professional advising and administrative support for the staff of The Shorthorn. Operations are supported by revenue from advertising and allocations from the UTA Student Service Allocation Committee. Advisory oversight is the responsibility of the UTA Student Publications Committee, which also selects the editor in chief of The Shorthorn. The department is part of the Division of Student Affairs.

Your success story is next

Our alumni have written their stories of achievement. You will be next.

Former Marketing Assistant -

Meet Javeria

The Shorthorn has given me experience working with analytics reports and marketing campaigns and has challenged me to work on teams.

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Former Editor in Chief -

Meet Brian

At The Shorthorn, I learned what it means to be a journalist and a leader.

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Former Marketing Manager -

Meet Joanne

Working at The Shorthorn expanded my knowledge and skills. I learned how to generate analytics reports, marketing campaigns, planned events and more.

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Former Life and Entertainment Editor -

Meet Jacob

It is the media's responsibility to highlight stories of diversity. At The Shorthorn, I was allowed to do exactly that.

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Former Editor In Chief -

Meet Narda

Working at The Shorthorn has changed my life entirely. Without it, I wouldn't have the experience, the scholarships, or the internships that I've had.

Scholarships

Former Digital Managing Editor and Editor in Chief -

Meet Reese

I've called The Shorthorn newsroom home for three years now; I can't imagine my time at UTA without it.

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Former Ad Manager -

Meet Austin

Winning scholarships at The Shorthorn helped me understand how my work throughout the entire semester was not only recognized but appreciated.

Advertising

Former Digital Managing Editor -

Meet Jonathan

I wouldn't be where I am without The Shorthorn. My adviser, writing coach at the paper helped me land a top-notch internship.

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