Tuesday, December 2 at 9:00 a.m.

Dallas, Texas -- With a critical need for healthcare and STEM professionals across the nation, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) will celebrate the grand opening of its new $100 million STEM facility on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 9 a.m. The four-story academic building is the most significant capital addition in the university’s history and will open for student instruction in January at the start of the Spring 2026 semester.

The program and ribbon-cutting will begin at 9 a.m.

The innovative building includes 18–20 classrooms, nine teaching labs (biology and chemistry), three research labs, a large event space, multiple study and collaboration areas, faculty and staff offices, and a dedicated student STEM center.

Students preparing for medical or professional health careers will also have access to the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) space.

 

The new STEM facility represents the next major step in the university’s plan to expand access to high-demand degree programs and strengthen the pipeline of highly skilled STEM graduates for North Texas employers. The building will support academic pathways into healthcare careers – including medical, nursing, and pharmacy school – as well as graduate programs in science, technology, medicine, and wellness.

The project is also expected to support economic growth in southern Dallas through partnerships with industry, schools and regional employers. Nearby developments, including University Hills and Rivulet, exemplify the growing investment tied to the campus.

Remarks and ribbon-cutting participation are expected from:

·         President Dr. Warren von Eschenbach, UNT Dallas

·         Chancellor Michael Williams, University of North Texas System

·         State Senator Royce West (TX 23)

·         Isabelle Chung, UNT Dallas Student

Additional invited guests include members of the Dallas City Council, state representatives, area school superintendents, Dallas College trustees, STEM industry partners and local hospital administrators.

WHEN:                 Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Program begins at 9 a.m.

WHERE:                UNT Dallas, 7300 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, TX 75241

PARKING:            Media may park in visitor lots located at the campus’ main entrance. Please avoid reserved or numbered parking spaces.

RSVP:                    If attending, RSVP to this email or Becky Mayad at becky@mayadpr.com by Tuesday, Nov. 25.

About UNT Dallas
The newest member of the UNT System, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is the city's only public four-year university. Located in southern Dallas and serving more than 3,500 students, UNT Dallas offers students a world-class, innovative education focused on career readiness and socioeconomic mobility. UNT Dallas is passionately committed to developing, nurturing and empowering the next generation of servant leaders in North Texas. For more information about the University of North Texas at Dallas, visit untdallas.edu.