Friday, February 27, 2026 

Hello, Mavericks! As the spring 2026 semester continues, so does our progress in making our mark out west as we work toward the anticipated 2028 opening of our new campus in Parker County.

UT System Backs First UTA West Building

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved funding for the first building at UTA West, a major milestone that cleared the way for construction to begin.

The vote advances phase two of the project, following last year’s approval of funding for infrastructure work such as utilities, site preparation, and parking to support the initial facility and future expansion.

"This first building represents more than a physical structure—it reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-quality education, strengthening the regional workforce, and growing alongside the communities of West Fort Worth and Parker County," said Wayne Atchley, vice president of regional campuses.

The new campus builds on UTA’s longstanding partnership with Fort Worth that started in 1986 with the establishment of the UTA Research Institute and continued with the opening of the downtown Fort Worth Center and the Institute of Urban Studies. 

Read the full news release.

Events & Enrichment Out West

• Learn more about the future of college athletics and connect with coaches, campus leaders, alumni, and friends at the New Era of UTA Athletics tour! The next stop is at Press Cafe in Aledo on Tuesday, March 3, starting at 6 p.m. Free registration includes food, drinks, and giveaways!

• UTA’s innovative, hands-on camps are returning to Parker County this summer. Whether your child wants to be an astronaut when they grow up, dreams of being a veterinarian, or wants to see what it's like to be a spy, there is a camp for them. Sign your child up today.

• You still have time to enroll in a variety of personal enrichment and professional development courses offered through UTA’s Extended and Extension Campus. Available courses include “Dog Training 101 For Adult Dogs,” "Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning," "Email Etiquette," and more!
  

UTA News & Updates

• UTA received a grant from NASA's MUREP program to research how to improve the safety of of air taxis and advanced aerial vehicles. The NASA project is a collaborative effort for UTA, industry engineering partners, and the University of North Texas.
• Two of UTA's online master’s programs ranked among the best in the nation in the latest 2026 U.S. News & World Report survey. The College of Education’s programs ranked No. 8 and CONHI’s nursing program No. 68 in the country.

• UTA has been recognized with the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation reflecting how community-engaged teaching, research, and service are built into the everyday work of the University.

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