The University of Texas at Arlington becomes ‘Hispanic-Serving Institution’

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The University of Texas at Arlington has met U.S. Department of Education requirements to be considered a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a status that makes it eligible for federal grants supporting and strengthening institutions with large numbers of Hispanic students.  UT Arlington becomes the highest-profile public research university in North Texas to receive the designation and one of about 300 nationally. “This designation is aligned with the mission of our University, which is to be an internationally recognized research university distinguished by excellence