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August 30, 2026
‘We’re in the age of The Jetsons’: How advanced aviation technology will change lives
Matt Byrd wants aviation companies to fulfill the promise of “The Jetsons” — the 1960s space-age, animated TV show that brought the concept of flying cars into American living rooms.
August 5, 2026
Texas A&M-Fort Worth’s downtown vision takes shape with $240M campus opening
Whether people are walking near the Fort Worth Water Gardens, riding a train downtown or driving on I-35W, Texas A&M-Fort Worth leader Bobby Ahdieh wants them to see his campus at work.
August 5, 2026
Texas A&M’s new Fort Worth campus opens this fall. Here’s what to know
The downtown site aims to fill the region’s growing talent and research needs and spur economic development.
August 4, 2026
More than a campus: How Texas A&M will drive innovation in Fort Worth
The The grand opening of A&M’s Law & Education Building and the groundbreaking for Research & Innovation Building-A officially give Fort Worth a Tier 1 research university downtown.
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National Aviation Leaders Convene to Discuss the Future of Flight
Texas A&M-Fort Worth’s Voices That Innovate Speaker Series, presented by PNC Bank, explores the innovations and partnerships driving advanced aviation FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas A&M-Fort Worth will host The Future of Advanced Aviation as part of its Voices That Innovate Speaker Series, presented by PNC Bank. The event will bring together leaders from industry, higher education and government…
Texas A&M-Fort Worth Opens First Academic Building, Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Downtown Campus
Dual celebration marks two major milestones, with interactive exhibits highlighting academics, research and innovation FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Wednesday and immediately began work on the next phase of a long-term investment in the city’s students, workforce and economy. Texas A&M-Fort Worth welcomed A&M System…
Texas A&M-Fort Worth Launches Voices That Innovate Speaker Series, Presented by PNC Bank
New four-part series opens with a conversation on virtual production and the future of content creation FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas A&M-Fort Worth today announced the launch of the Voices That Innovate Speaker Series, a new four-part program presented by PNC Bank that convenes leaders from industry, higher education and public service to explore the ideas and technologies shaping the future of…
Texas A&M-Fort Worth Receives Support from The Meadows Foundation
Gift underscores growing regional investment in new innovation campus FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas A&M University System has received a significant financial contribution from one of the most respected charitable institutions in Texas, in support of the new Texas A&M-Fort Worth innovation campus. The Meadows Foundation’s gift reflects the growing momentum behind the new…
Glenn Hegar Begins Tenure as Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System
Former Texas Comptroller brings leadership, fiscal expertise and a vision to shape the next generation of Texans BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Glenn Hegar, the former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, today officially assumed his duties as Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most influential systems of higher education in…
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It’s one of those things that cities and universities don’t get to that often come together and create something that we believe is gonna be a special as it is. Not for just the students. That’s easy. It’s for the industry. It’s for the things that I do believe we will be able to bring to the city of Fort Worth in the businesses that call this town their home.”
Robert Albritton
Regent, The Texas A&M University System
Today is truly a “go time” moment for a variety of reasons. We will not let you down. This is a significant moment for our city and county!”
Mattie Parker
Fort Worth Mayor
It’s a game-changer. Fort Worth (is the) largest city in the U.S. without a tier one research university — until now,”
John Goff
Chairman of the Board for Crescent Real Estate
This project is going to be an incredible economic boom for downtown and the entire region. This partnership with Texas A&M is one we will cherish for years.”
Tim O’Hare
Tarrant County Judge
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Executives Applaud Texas A&M System Plans for Innovation Center
Collaboration between scholars and industry seen as vital for high-tech job creation.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Executives from several leading Fort Worth industries this week applauded plans by The Texas A&M University System to build a new downtown campus to spur innovation in North Texas.
Aspirations for the Texas A&M System’s Urban Campus in Fort Worth have been in discussions for more than a year among representatives of the A&M System, the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County and Fort Worth Now, a privately-funded group formed to help businesses and economic growth in aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Six important Fort Worth employers — Alcon, AT&T, Bell, Elbit Systems of America, Lockheed Martin, and Philips — have shown interest in collaborating in particular fields of research. Executives from several of the companies released statements about the initiative.
Phillips
“Texas A&M and its Center for Global Health and Innovation has been a key partner for us as we develop technologies for monitoring infectious diseases,” said Dr. Joseph Frassica, Head of Philips Research and Chief Medical Officer for North America. “As we continue to innovate with the Department of Defense to support our troops and ensure force readiness, and apply those learnings to public health, the center will continue to be a trusted research partner.”
Lockheed Martin
“Lockheed Martin is excited to welcome Texas A&M to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex,” said Bridget Lauderdale, Vice President and General Manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program. “We look forward to partnering with Texas A&M faculty, staff and students to solve complex problems that impact the national security of the United States and our allies. The new Texas A&M System Research and Innovation Building will enable additional research and local workforce development in critical disciplines. It will further expand our partnership across the A&M System in areas including hypersonics, manufacturing, advanced networks and cyber. Gig ‘em!”
Elbit Systems of America
“Elbit America is excited that the Texas A&M System is establishing an Innovation and Research Center in Fort Worth,” said President & CEO Raanan Horowitz. “Having this center in our community will create greater opportunities for local industry and academia to intersect. I’m looking forward to partnering with Texas A&M, developing tomorrow’s technologies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced manufacturing to support our defense, medical, and first responder customers.”
AT&T
“Providing AT&T 5G to The Texas A&M University System creates opportunities to fuel 5G innovations that solve real-world problems,” said Jason Porter, President of AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet. “In June, we announced we are bringing a private AT&T 5G network to the RELLIS Campus and we’re excited to expand our collaboration to the Fort Worth campus.”