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UT System Approves First Funds for New Campus

  • By Matt Jones
  • 02/26/26

Key Takeaways

  • The UT System Board of Regents approved $94.3 million to build the first facility of UTA West, a new 51-acre branch campus in far west Fort Worth set to open in fall 2028.
  • The project aims to support rapid regional population growth—particularly in Parker County, one of Texas’ fastest-growing counties—and address workforce needs in North Texas.
  • University leaders describe UTA West as a strategic investment that will expand access to a leading research university and drive long-term economic growth in the region.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents recently approved funds to build the first facility of a new campus in far west Fort Worth, Texas, according to university news. UTA West will serve as a branch of the University of Texas at Arlington and is scheduled to open in fall 2028; the new building has an estimated cost of $94.3 million.

Local news reports that funding for infrastructure improvements like utilities, site preparation, and site parking was passed in November. The new campus will cover 51 acres.

“UTA West represents the kind of strategic investment that strengthens opportunity and economic growth in Texas,” said UT System Chancellor John M. Zerwas, MD. “I know how important this project is to the Board of Regents and to the future of this fast-growing region. This funding moves UT Arlington closer to expanding access to a leading research university and helping meet the workforce needs of North Texas.”

The new campus development is a response to rapid population growth in Fort Worth and Parker County, according to the news release. The county’s population grew by 19.4% between 2020 and 2024, putting it at the third-fastest-growing county in the state.

“This investment marks a defining moment for our university and the region we proudly serve,” said UTA President Jennifer Cowley. “I am deeply grateful to our Board of Regents for their steadfast belief in what UTA West will mean for generations of students. Their meaningful support will help turn our big dream into a tangible reality.”

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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