Through its emphasis on industry partnerships, rapid experimentation, and flexible program delivery, UNT at Frisco extends UNT’s capabilities to develop talent through new educational models, discover new insights and solutions, and drive regional impact.

UNT at Frisco is a dynamic platform that leverages UNT’s unique capabilities through innovative partnerships with employers, community leaders, Collin College, and others to achieve powerful results. Positioned in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, our Frisco campus brings together talent and ideas to develop, discover, and drive transformative impact for students, employers, Collin and Denton counties, and the North Texas region.

Develop:
Technological innovation is rapidly outpacing traditional models of higher education. UNT at Frisco offers a unique portfolio of courses and programs aligned with employers’ needs, with the flexibility and support today’s students require. UNT at Frisco’s educational programs emphasize applied projects developed together with employers and the use of new educational technologies, allowing students to accelerate their learning.

From recent high school graduates to experienced executives, students at every stage can earn certificates, degrees, and other credentials to advance their knowledge and skills for high-demand careers.
 
Discover:
UNT at Frisco embodies collaboration among academia, industries, and communities. By leveraging the strengths of our Denton campus, UNT Health Fort Worth, regional employers, and other partnerships, we create an agile, interdisciplinary environment where collaboration thrives. Industry partners work with us to solve complex challenges and maintain their competitive edge. Faculty pursue applied research and develop actionable solutions. Students work on industry-based projects to sharpen their skills and ignite creativity.
 
Drive:
UNT at Frisco isn’t just reacting to industry trends — it’s shaping them. Through our partnerships with the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Collin College, and others, we will continue to bolster regional competitiveness in rapidly growing sectors for Collin and Denton counties, including Sport and Hospitality Management, Financial Services, Health Care, and Corporate Innovation.
 

 

 

The tower at Frisco Landing

Texas Talent Accelerator

The Texas Talent Accelerator — launched at UNT at Frisco in September 2025 — is a groundbreaking initiative founded by UNT with support from the Texas Legislature to monitor and address emerging regional workforce needs. The accelerator includes a broad coalition of regional employers, colleges and universities, and economic development partners working together to anticipate change, align institutional efforts, and foster new opportunities at the scale and speed our economy demands.

 
 
  • Group photo of SEM student Elliot Stockdale; David Steele, Director of Plug and Play; Jason Ford, President of Frisco EDC; Bob Heere, professor of sport management; UNT President Keller; Matthew Walker, professor of management; SEM student Malcolm Gomez

    Innovating Sports with New Space

    Housed inside the Plug and Play Sports Tech Center at the Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy and Research Center, UNT's newly opened Sports Innovation Space (SIS@UNT) in Frisco boasts 6,000 square feet of co-working space to give UNT students opportunities to work alongside international startups, local companies, and professional sports organizations.

  • President Harrison Keller, Ph.D., spoke at Frisco Chamber of Commerce members roundtable

    Strengthening the Workforce

    Business, civic and higher education leaders are partnering to meet North Texas’ workforce challenges head on. As part of a Frisco Chamber of Commerce roundtable “UP CLOSE” series, UNT President Keller emphasized UNT’s commitment to strengthen partnerships between higher education institutions, community colleges, employers, and local chambers of commerce.

  • Satish and Yasmin Gupta Center

    Opening Doors

    A $3 million gift from Satish and Yasmin Gupta supports student scholarships and established the Satish and Yasmin Gupta Career Center at UNT at Frisco. Satish Gupta is the founder, president and CEO of SB International Inc., a steel company headquartered in Dallas. He formed the Gupta Agarwal Charitable Foundation in 2005.

  • Panelists speak in front of an audience at the NSF Supply Chain Innovation and National Security Summit.

    Transforming Logistics

    UNT at Frisco hosted the NSF Supply Chain Innovation and National Security Summit in September 2025, gathering top academic, government and private sector leaders to discuss how to lead transformative logistics change. The summit marked a significant step forward for the Texoma Logistics Innovation Engine, a UNT-led network of organizations collaborating to advance the region’s workforce and mobility systems.