Emmitt Smith, UNT celebrate opening of new center in southern Dallas

Coach Andy Mac · January 29, 2022

In the two decades since the University of North Texas at Dallas opened in the southern part of the city, the school has provided an education for local students who graduate and largely return to work or continue their studies in the surrounding community.

Now the school wants to amplify higher education resources in a region of Dallas that has long been underserved and under-resourced.

Most of our students come from Dallas and the surrounding communities,” said Mong, who is a former editor of The News. “This goes hand in hand with our vision to serve this area.”

The center’s opening signals a period of growth for UNT-Dallas, which started offering degree-related programs in 2000. The higher education institution received $100 million for the construction of a science building during the most recent legislative session. Plans for the building are in early stages. The building is expected to open in 2025.

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