UTA & TCC Boost Innovation, Workforce, Leadership

0:00It's April 22nd. Dallas News Today starts now AI-powered and ready. University of Texas at Arlington just landed an $86 million contract from the US Navy to research power systems for ships. They kicked off their new power and energy innovative research laboratory known as the P.E.I.R. Lab, led by electrical engineering professor David Wetz. Meanwhile, Taren County College approved a partnership with Workforce Solutions to open the Alliance Employer Hub at their Aviation Center right at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Starting May 1st, it will hook students up with internships, apprenticeships, and high paying jobs in hot fields. Leaders are pumped about these steps. UTA President Jennifer Cowley called it a perfect mix of practical impact and top tier research while TCC Northwest President Zarina Blankenbaker highlighted how it bridges education and jobs. In other updates, UTA tapped Brian Klaus, current Dean from University of Missouri,

1:02Kansas City as their new College of Business Dean starting July. First, over at TCC, South Campus President Dan Lufkin is heading out a year's end to lead Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania. These developments spotlight how Taren County Schools are fueling innovation, workforce wins, and fresh leadership to shape the future.