MORE►
Education
[Composite image: Sources thomas-bethge/ai/istockphoto, DI Studio]
UNT Selected as One of 49 ‘Proven Innovator’ Institutions for Inaugural Innovation Sandbox
by Sandra Engelland | 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.
by Sandra Engelland |
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.
MORE►
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 10, 2026
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.
MORE►
by Sandra Engelland |
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.
MORE►
[Image courtesy of SMU]
SMU Mustang Coin Launches as the Nation’s First Official ‘University Coin’
by David Seeley | 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."
MORE►
by David Seeley |
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.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
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.
MORE►
by Sandra Engelland |
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.
MORE►
Nick Fang,director of UTA’s Water Engineering Research Center [Video still: UTA]
UT Arlington, Rice Get $4M Grant to Build Hill Country Flood Warning System
by Sandra Engelland | May 5, 2026
Partnering with Rice University, UTA’s Water Engineering Research Center will provide a high-resolution, Texas-focused weather monitoring and modeling network to deliver faster, more precise flood warnings in flood-prone areas of the Texas Hill Country.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Apr 30, 2026
Using a digital twin of Parkland Memorial Hospital for its blocky hospital, UTD's MCAT prep course playbook was designed by IvyBee, a Plano-based startup founded and led by Dr. Walter Voit, founder of UTD's Center for Engineering Innovation.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Apr 29, 2026
Texas Instruments invented the world's first handheld electronic calculator prototype in 1967. This week, it launched a new graphing calculator "built to meet the demands of today's math classroom" and to grow with students from middle school algebra all the way through college and future STEM careers.
MORE►
by Quincy Preston |
Apr 28, 2026
The DECA Dental founder returned to his alma mater to keynote UT Dallas' record-breaking Draper Pitch Competition. He told student founders what it really takes.
MORE►
Kit Sawers has been named the inaugural CEO of The Dallas Office at SMU and a vice president of the university. [Photo: SMU]
The Dallas Office at SMU To Launch in August With Klyde Warren Park Leader as CEO
by Sandra Engelland | Apr 22, 2026
The new office is designed to simplify how organizations work with SMU—whether through research partnerships, workforce development, or student engagement.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Apr 22, 2026
The foundation said it will invest "a minimum of $1 million" to help close the manufacturing skills gap in Dallas, which it called "an aerospace hub where the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts some of the strongest demand for advanced manufacturing labor."
MORE►
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 22, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 24 with a total of 171 patents granted.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Apr 7, 2026
Creepy-crawly fans are gearing up for hands-on gawking at Bug Fest in Grand Prairie on April 25. The annual event at Lynn Creek Park "blends outdoor adventure with discovery," the city said, making it an ideal story for families, nature lovers, and "anyone looking for something unexpected to do."
MORE►
