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UTA Lands DOE Genesis Mission Award to Keep AI Honest in Scientific Research

by | Jul 23, 2026
Researcher Habeeb Olufowobi will lead a project to build a safety layer to ‘help scientists confidently use AI in some of the world’s most advanced research facilities.’ It is one of 278 projects in a new federal effort.
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New Corgan Research Reveals Ways to Design Schools for Educators with Disabilities
by | Jul 16, 2026
The Dallas-based architecture and design firm, backed by a $30,000 ASID Foundation grant, translates educators’ lived experiences into a design guidebook aimed at closing the field’s “empathy gap.”
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Plano-Based Simplilearn Pivots to ‘AI-First’ Courses as Part of Global Expansion
by | Jul 15, 2026
Fresh off a 2026 rebrand built around AI, the education company is expanding its university partnerships, rolling out new certificate programs with Virginia Tech, UC Santa Barbara and the University of Oklahoma.
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UT Southwestern Named World’s Top-Ranked Health Institution for Healthcare Research in 2026
by | Jul 8, 2026
The ranking came from Nature Index, which tracks health care research articles published in top science journals, offering a snapshot of landmark discoveries from 6,545 institutions around the world.
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Dallas College and Matthews Developing ‘College of the Future’ on Downtown Campus
by | Jun 25, 2026
In a “defining moment for Dallas College.," the planned next-gen transformation of the historic El Centro campus along downtown Dallas' Austin Street corridor "allows for a bold vision linking culture, commerce, transit, and education in one place," Dallas College said.
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Communities Foundation of Texas Announces Over $10M in Grants to Advance Education in North Texas
by | Jun 25, 2026
CFT said the new funding will help improve student outcomes by reducing absenteeism, connecting under resourced youth to opportunities and support, and improving access to high-quality education and workforce pathways. 
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Texas A&M Partners to Advance Development of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor at RELLIS Campus
by | Jun 18, 2026
The ground lease and research agreements give North Carolina-based Terrestrial Energy site control over approximately 77 acres at A&M-RELLIS and support site characterization, environmental evaluations, testing, and research activity connected to the company’s Integral Molten Salt Reactor.
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UNT Selected as One of 49 ‘Proven Innovator’ Institutions for Inaugural Innovation Sandbox

by | Jun 16, 2026
Joining a peer cohort with members from 23 countries around the world, the University of North Texas said it will focus on "reimagining the future of the public research university" by concentrating on academic restructuring and integrating interdisciplinary experiential learning throughout the curriculum.  
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The D.O.C.’s Dreams Experience Academy Expands Creative & Tech Training to 3 North Texas Schools
by | Jun 10, 2026
Dallas native and Grammy-winning hip-hop legend Tracy “The D.O.C.” Curry co-founded the academy, which equips students in grades 7-12 with hands-on experience in game design, music production, the creator economy, and AI-powered software.
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Patented: RedCritter’s Off-Chain NFT Distribution for Schools and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of May 19 with a total of 129 patents granted.
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Southwestern Medical Foundation Adds Board Vice Chair, Names 8 New Trustees
by | Jun 4, 2026
For more than 85 years, Southwestern Medical Foundation has been an impact-driven public charity focused on building a sustainable funding source for innovative research, best-in-class medical education, and the highest standard of care at UT Southwestern Medical Center and its related institutions, the nonprofit said.
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SMU Mustang Coin Launches as the Nation’s First Official ‘University Coin’

by | Jun 2, 2026
Launched in a partnership with Dallas-based Krida, the SMU Mustang Coin is a utility access credential—a digital tool designed solely to unlock fan engagement experiences, content, and rewards within the Krida platform. The startup's founder, SMU finance grad Bhavesh Kalia, said the new coin offers "a real way for fans to participate beyond showing up or wearing a jersey."
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Architecture to Robotics: South Dallas Workforce Training Magnet School Gets $35M Expansion
by | Jun 2, 2026
Dallas ISD's Charmaine and Robert Price Career Institute provides hands-on workforce training in 17 career fields, including architecture, cybersecurity, industrial robotics, automotive technology, and health sciences. A grand opening was held recently for the school's expansion and renovation, designed by Houston-based Kirksey Architecture.
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The Last Word: UNT Health FW Gets $6.8M for Alzheimer’s Study on Adults With Down Syndrome
by | May 28, 2026
Studies show the lifetime incidence of Alzheimer’s disease among adults with Down syndrome is 90%. Researchers called the national ABC-DS study "especially timely" as more treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease are found and more clinical trials are launched for adults with Down syndrome.
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UNT Health FW Gets $6.8M for Alzheimer’s Study on Adults With Down Syndrome
by | May 28, 2026
Studies show the lifetime incidence of Alzheimer’s disease among adults with Down syndrome is 90%. Researchers called the national ABC-DS study "especially timely" as more treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease are found and more clinical trials are launched for adults with Down syndrome.
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