Candid Conversation: Creating a Higher Education Hub in Tarrant County

Schedule

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Tarleton State Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX

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Let's talk about how we can turn Tarrant County into an education hotspot - join us for a candid chat at Tarleton State Fort Worth!
About this Event

TCU has long been Fort Worth's home team, but the higher education landscape is shifting. Two new major developments include the Texas A&M downtown campus and the University of Texas at Arlington's new campus in west Fort Worth.

The pressing question our panelists will address: How do we build a higher education hub and why?

On August 19, our panel of leaders and experts will discuss the opportunity local leaders have described as a game-changer for our future.

As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. Tickets are $5 for the general public, $2.50 for subscribers and free for current members. A donation ticket is available for any extra donations to help make events like this possible. If you have questions or concerns, email us at [email protected].

Moderator:

Chris Cobler- CEO and Publisher at the Fort Worth Report

Panelists include:

  • John Goff - Founder and Chairman, Crescent Real Estate
  • Greg Ulmer - President, Aeronautics at Lockheed Martin
  • Jennifer Cowley - President, University of Texas at Arlington
  • Robert Ahdieh - Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M-Fort Worth
  • James Hurley - President, Tarleton State University

Breakfast and beverages will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. while supplies last, and the discussion will begin promptly at 8 a.m. in Tarleton State Univeristy Fort Worth Campus' Grand Room. RSVP today or contact us with any questions.

馃挰 We鈥檙e collecting questions for the panel. Please send yours to [email protected], and the moderator will select from them.

Parking: From McPherson Blvd., exit the roundabout onto Brewer Blvd. and continue to the second roundabout. From here, follow the road to Texan Rider Dr. Once you arrive, feel free to park in any available space.


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This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors:

Presenting "Platinum" Sponsors:

Gold Sponsor: University of Texas at Arlington

Series Food Sponsor: North Texas Community Foundation

Series Silver Sponsor: Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth

Series Supporting Sponsors: Mental Health Connection, BNSF Railway and United Way of Tarrant County

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Tarleton State Fort Worth, 10850 Texan Rider Drive, Fort Worth, United States

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