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UT Dallas

Economic Development Update

October 11, 2023

Labor Market Trends – The latest occupational data for DFW has seen the region experience a net rise of 2,700 new jobs in August, with year-over-year growth placing this total at 154,800 new jobs since 2022. Hiring for educational workers increased in August as schools prepared for the start of a new school year.

For more information, see this month’s DFW Labor Market Update.

Save the Date! The Fifth Annual Economic Development Summit is coming up in just under a month. On November 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. we will be hosting DFW’s business, economic, and educational leaders on our campus to gather and discuss the region’s needs, navigating the current business climate, and how UT Dallas can be a valuable partner for developing the region’s economy. There is still time to register online!

UT Dallas Reaches Philanthropic Milestone – The University of Texas at Dallas has reached a historic milestone this fiscal year with over $96 million in donations received. Contributions came from the 17,572 gifts bestowed by 8,114 donors, $11 million from the Texas Research Incentive Program, and other ventures. “This historic achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our alumni, donors and corporate partners,” said UT Dallas President Richard Benson.

Read more about this achievement.

We are happy to fulfill customized data requests for our North Texas economic development partners and to connect your organization with resources and contacts at UT Dallas that could lead to mutual economic development partnerships.

Please reach out to F&ED to learn how your organization can partner with UT Dallas.

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