Finance and Infrastructure

AT UTA, we are future-focused. That means aligning and developing our resource and infrastructure plans to support our institution for years to come. Our campus supports our growing student body, groundbreaking research, and academic excellence from our physical structures to our financial strategies. We are dedicated to building a campus that supports our community today and for years to come.

Our Campus

423.6

Acres

113

buildings

7254741

Campus Building Sq. Ft.

Our Focus

We are investing in our students, in our research, and in our community. UTA estimates an additional $700 million in capital investments over the next 10 years. These projects range from facility renewals to new centers that support and sustain the growth of our programs. We are dedicated to developing teaching and learning spaces that enrich the student experience, enhancing research spaces, and creating a sense of belonging and identity through our campus.

UTA is taking a close look at our infrastructure and ensuring that we focus on important improvements to handle increased capacity for our students, faculty, and staff. Our future project priorities include development of the vacated School of Social Work site, reinvestment in our Performing Arts Center, University Center renovations, and the creation of an iconic central space on campus to gather—to highlight just a few.

We’re also increasing transparency of the budget and finances to support stakeholder engagement and developing operational and financial strategies to strengthen the fiscal health and financial future of the University.

Current Projects

Greek Life Center

It will provide a distinct identity to the UTA Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community, offering shared spaces for gatherings, training, and events.

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Life Sciences Addition and Renovation

This project will provide space for research labs, teaching labs, and classrooms, as well as provide ample student engagement spaces throughout the building.

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Cooper Street Bridges Repairs and Renovation

The renewal and redesign of the north and south bridges that span the street will create an iconic welcome to our campus, improve safety and longevity, and ensure that the bridges are easier to maintain going forward.

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Maverick Hall

This project encompasses the construction of a state-of-the-art residence hall accommodating 500+ beds, with a blend of single and double occupancy rooms.

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School of Social Work Site

UTA is actively exploring its options for this space now that the School of Social Work has moved into its new building.

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Library Mall

UTA has well-maintained grounds but would benefit from an increased focus on the appearance of the campus landscape.

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University Center Renovation/Expansion

The University is exploring how to address modernization of the UC facilities and the need for additional student space.

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Next Steps

We’re reviewing feedback from focus group sessions, feedback forms, and committee retreats that our ISP Committee will use to develop our goals, priorities, and measures of success for UTA 2030, our new strategic plan set to launch in spring 2024. Work on our Campus Master Plan is underway, including conducted building condition assessments. UTA is working to finalize a 10-year capital plan.

Our Achievements

Milestones

New Building

Completed the construction of the School of Social Work and College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital.

Campus Improvements

Expended over $14 million to improve classrooms, restrooms, student engagement spaces, and improvements to HVAC systems across the campus.

Modernized Campus Networks

Completed a years-long, $15 million project to replace and modernize the campus wired and wireless computer networks.

Expanded Network Infrastructure

Reviewed and expanded campus fiber-optic network infrastructure to support next-generation research and data needs.

2022-23 Accomplishments

Improvements for Pedestrians

Executed easements with the city of Arlington that will improve and expand the pedestrian trail systems in the southeastern area of the campus (Center Street Trail and Johnson Creek Trail). The city is currently working on completing this project.

Working with the city to add sidewalks, lighting, and crosswalks to create a safer pedestrian experience.

New Grant

UTA Police Department received a $500,000 grant for Victim Assistance, Threat Assessment, and Violence Against Women Act.

internship opportunities

Environmental Health & Safety launched pilot program providing internship opportunities for undergraduate public health students.

Excellence in Sustainability Award

Received the 2022 Excellence in Sustainability Award from the National Association of College and University Business Officers.

Award of Excellence for Innovation in a Mobility, Transportation, or Parking Program

Received an Award of Excellence for Innovation in a Mobility, Transportation, or Parking Program from the International Parking & Mobility Institute for the UTA RAPID program.

Student Shuttles

Provided free self-driving shuttles for students through an initial $1.7 million Federal Transit Administration grant.

CPC Upgrades

Accomplished $2.4 million upgrade to digital signage and video broadcast system at College Park Center.

Increased composting Efforts

Dining Services partnered with the Office of Sustainability, resulting in the Office of Facilities Management composting 15,000 pounds of pre-consumer waste.