Emmitt Smith, Dallas political leaders, and UNT Dallas officials were among the ribbon cutters Thursday at the 1435 Innovation Center. [Photo: UNT Dallas]
Dallas political leaders and UNT Dallas officials were among the speakers at the opening. Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith purchased the property in 2019 through his real estate company, E Smith Communities, as a place to build and incubate talent. UNT Dallas has now joined Dallas College and other organizations in setting up programs at the renovated center.
Created by Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos, the Bezos Academy has built a network of eight tuition-free preschools in underserved communities in Washington state. Now the first two Bezos Academies outside Washington are coming to Dallas College campuses in Oak Cliff and Lancaster.
Admissions will be open to families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level with children ages 3 or 4.
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Dallas–Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the United States. Major corporations continue relocating headquarters to North Texas, venture-backed startups are scaling, and entrepreneurs from across the country are increasingly choosing Dallas as the place to build....
Southern Methodist University has announced the formation of The Dallas Office at SMU. The university describes it as its “front door to the city and region,” aimed at deepening collaboration with Dallas-based corporations, civic organizations, and community partners while expanding access to its talent, research, and expertise....
Balerion Space Ventures, a Dallas-based venture capital fund investing in next-gen space, defense, and deep technology companies, has announced the appointment of Beau Spradling as chief financial officer and the establishment of the firm’s headquarters at the Old Parkland campus....
Nextdoor, the popular online neighborhood network, has announced the opening of its Dallas office, in a city that’s already home to the company’s co-founder and CEO, Nirav Tolia. Also based in Dallas is Indrajit Ponnambalam, the company’s chief financial officer....