Texas A&M-Fort Worth’s new downtown campus is set to open its doors on August 5, with the Law and Education Building as its first academic building. The campus will serve a diverse range of students, including aspiring lawyers, health sciences students from Tarleton State University, working professionals, and undergraduates.

Who Will the Campus Serve?

Rachael Capua, vice president for external operations and dean of Tarleton State Fort Worth, said that the campus will serve ‘all of the above.’ The campus is expected to have a modest number of non-law students in its first year, with growth expected in later semesters.

Tarleton State University will occupy three floors of the building, with an expected 150 students in the first year, and up to 40 faculty and staff members. The university’s established medical laboratory science program will be located in the downtown campus, along with newer programs such as biotechnology and biomedical sciences.

Partnerships and Workforce Development

Texas A&M-Fort Worth is working with local higher education institutions, including Tarrant County College, to create an inventory of professional and continuing education offerings. The campus is also discussing partnerships with local employers to shape workforce training and student hiring.

The downtown campus is expected to generate around 25,000 jobs and $3 billion annually for the local economy, according to a Texas A&M economic analysis. The campus is aligned with industries already important to Fort Worth, such as healthcare, aerospace, and aviation.

Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.