The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday, Feb. 19, approved funding for the first building of the UT Arlington campus in west Fort Worth during its quarterly meeting.
The vote clears the way for construction to begin on UTA West, which will be off Interstate 30. The vote also advances the UTA West project to phase two after the board approved initial funding in November for site preparation and parking to support future expansion.
“UTA West represents the kind of strategic investment that strengthens opportunity and economic growth in Texas,” said UT System Chancellor John M. Zerwas. “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 campus is now approved as a 51-acre space within the Walsh development on the edge of Fort Worth near Aledo. UTA West will begin welcoming students starting in fall 2028, according to the university.
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UTA West comes at a time when population in west Fort Worth and Parker County is rapidly growing. From 2020-24, Parker County’s population increased by almost 20% which makes it the one of the top five fastest-growing counties in Texas. Fort Worth is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Fort Worth will also welcome Texas A&M Fort Worth in downtown Fort Worth later this year, adding another higher education institution to the city…