Contact:
Email: president@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-2101
Office of the President
The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX 76019
Accelerating Regional Economic Development
Status: On Target
Overview
A university's economic impact on a community is multifaceted and can be significant. Beyond its core mission of education and research, a university often serves as an economic engine that drives local growth, innovation, and prosperity.
The commercialization of technologies and ideas developed at UTA also links our University to the growing innovation and investment ecosystem in the DFW Metroplex. More and more investors are looking at UTA as a source of groundbreaking ideas and technologies to help develop the DFW Metroplex’s fast-growing economy.Impact
UTA's research activities play a crucial role in driving innovation and technological advancement. Faculty and researchers collaborate with local industries, government agencies, and businesses, leading to the development of new products, processes, and technologies. This not only spurs entrepreneurship, but also attracts external funding and investment, resulting in the establishment of startups and tech clusters in the area.
Associated Strategy:
Forge strategic partnerships with industry to advance sustainable economic growth and prosperity.
Status Update - Summer 2025
We welcomed several companies to campus to explore collaborative opportunities and initiated two non-disclosure agreements to facilitate early-stage technology sharing. As part of broader organizational changes, we are realigning staff roles to strengthen industry engagement and prioritizing new hires with experience in technology development and commercialization.