The former Cowboy purchased the building to redevelop it in 2019.
In the two decades since the University of North Texas at Dallas opened in the southern part of the city, the school has provided an education for local students who graduate and largely return to work or continue their studies in the surrounding community.
“Historically, inequitable educational opportunities have existed within these communities,” said Nakia Douglas, executive director of TRIO & pre-collegiate programs at UNT-Dallas. “The intentionality of us spreading and continuing to extend our services and programs and support for these communities is essential to redefine the narrative.”
The 4315 Innovation Center — purchased in 2019 and redeveloped by Smith — will house programming by community groups and UNT-Dallas for kids in the area and professional development workshops for law enforcement.UNT-Dallas’ Rising Blazers The program is open to students ages six through 17 and serves at a minimum 1,450 students, Douglas said.
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