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Hispanic Media Education, Journalism, & Research

Educating Tomorrow’s
Leaders

Members of the Hispanic Media Initiative (HMI) at the University of Texas at Arlington are immersed in academics, content production, and multi-platform distribution. They grow intellectually and work next to the best and brightest in the industry.

Award-Winning Student Content

Our Proyecto U partnership with Univision-Dallas has been recognized with multiple National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lone Star Emmy College Awards.

Alumni Recognized With 100+ Emmys

HMI alumni have amassed dozens of National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Emmy Awards. The quality of broadcast journalism and creative works produced by HMI alumni is cherished by the media industry, sponsored by multiple corporations, and supported by professional and academic organizations.

100% Graduation & Job Placement Rates

Members of the Hispanic Media Initiative (HMI) at the University of Texas at Arlington are immersed in academics, content production, and multi-platform distribution. They grow intellectually and work next to the best and brightest in the industry.

About Hispanic
Media Initiative

The Hispanic Media Initiative (HMI) is a program in the Department of Communication at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) focusing on the advancement of Hispanic media education, journalism, and research. HMI is the response to the successful creation of UTA News en Español in 2010, a Spanish-language television newscast produced by undergraduate students, recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), engaged in unique on-air broadcast journalism partnerships with Univision and Telemundo, invested in Hispanic media research and publications, and enjoying a healthy 100% graduation rate.

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Conference

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HMCUTA 2024

The forthcoming 6th Hispanic Media Conference is poised to intricately navigate the multifaceted realm of artificial intelligence, dissecting both its promise and complexities. The discourse is set to unravel the ideal proponents of AI, forecast the imminent impacts of robotization, delineate the strategic temporal integration of machine learning, chart pathways to access AI resources, explain the imperative of comprehending automation, and clarify the artistry of employing generative tools within the media industry. These themes will serve as pillars for exposition, exploration, and rigorous debate throughout the proceedings of this day-long symposium at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).

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HMCUTA 2023

Albert Martínez is known as one of the most trusted names in weather coverage, particularly among the Hispanic audience. He is a 13-time Emmy® award recipient, 5-time Telly award recipient and one of the highest rated meteorologists in the industry. His experience includes extensive live and field reporting of climate change, science, and astronomy.
In his role as Senior Meteorologist, Martínez is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of weather content for The Weather Channel en Español, including integrating his previous experience in augmented and immersive mixed reality as a Max Reality Ambassador for The Weather Company (IBM). Prior to joining The Weather Channel en Español, Martínez anchored as Chief Meteorologist for Univision Network’s Despierta América, Edición Digital, Noticiero Univision, and PrendeTV.

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HMCUTA 2022

The 4th Hispanic Media Conference at UTA will bring together media professionals, scholars, and students to immerse attendees in a day-long Media Re-Boot Camp to discover how the media industry is evolving, understand what business models have proven resilient, and develop new professional skills.
#HMCUTA is organized by the Hispanic Media Initiative at The University of Texas at Arlington, a program in the Department of Communication focusing on the advancement of Hispanic media education, journalism, and research.

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HMCUTA 2021

Our 2021 conference will be virtual and impactful. The conference is organized by the Hispanic Media Initiative at The University of Texas at Arlington, a program in the Department of Communication focusing on the advancement of Hispanic media education, journalism, and research.

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HMCUTA 2020

The Second Hispanic Media Conference will bring together media professionals, scholars, and students to examine media, trends, and demographics shaping the present and future of Hispanic media, journalism, broadcasting, workflows, and media business models.

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HMCUTA 2019

Culture, identity, and language continue to wield considerable influence in Hispanic/Latino-oriented media and marketing even as data capture and advanced analytical techniques develop apace in media industries. The 7th Hispanic/Latino Media & Marketing International Conference brings together scholars, media industry professionals, and students to examine these issues and other important topics. This biennial conference, which has its foundational roots in Texas, is being co-hosted by the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University and the Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Arlington. We are pleased to have generous support from a number of sponsor organizations as well. Three distinct characteristics of this conference are: active participation by professionals working in Hispanic/Latino media, contributions from U.S.-based and international scholars, and involvement by students from various universities. These legacies will be maintained with keynote addresses, general sessions and panels featuring industry professionals, participation by diverse researchers, and special panels, workshops, and career advising sessions specifically designed for our student attendees

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Audiovisual

HMI houses UTA News en Español (#UTANE), a university Spanish-language television newscast unlike any other in the nation. UTANE leads the way in Spanish-language and bilingual broadcast journalism in the United States; it has successfully developed connections and collaborations with other universities leading to the creation of similar programs at institutions of higher education.

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Partnerships

HMI is driven by public-private partnerships allowing students to see real-life applications of the theories and practices they learn in the classroom

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Research

HMI develops specific research projects by drawing on current quantitative data and literature to study and offer solutions for real-world problems revolving around multicultural journalism. The end goal of each research project is publication.

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Success Stories

Vladimir Flores

Vladimir Flores first found success in television news broadcasting through the help of the UTA Hispanic Media Initiative. It was...

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Arian Hernandez

Arian Hernandez is a clear example of what happens when a student takes advantage of all that the Hispanic Media...

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Sonia Salas

Sonia’s passion for delivering messages to her community started with the Hispanic Media Initiative at UTA. As Brand Communications Manager...

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Hispanic Media Initiative

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Contact info

817-272-2163

Box 19107, 700 West Greek Row Drive
Fine Arts Building, Room 118
Arlington, TX 76019

julian.rodriguez@uta.edu

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