Michael Eldridge
	Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Position: Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant Alma Mater: UT Arlington, 2011

Michael Eldridge is a graphic specialist and communications assistant for the UT Arlington athletic department.

Michael has been with athletics since August of 2011. He has been responsible for creating media such as the media guides, record books and design of various featured items in the department as well as prepare releases and recaps from UT Arlington's athletic events.

His experience includes working for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Shorthorn (UTA's student publication) as well as continueing to freelance as a writer covering professional sports in the DFW area and Big 12 sports.

Prior to joining the UTA Athletic Deparment, Michael worked in UTA's Social Work department as an Admin Assistant II and served as a hiring coordinator for Best Buy in its Forth Worth region.

He graduated with a B.A. in Communication in 2011 from UT Arlington and lives in Fort Worth with his wife Jessica.