{"id":68312,"date":"2025-07-16T22:47:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/68312\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T22:47:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:47:18","slug":"unthsc-rebrands-as-unt-health-fort-worth-embracing-both-its-history-and-its-future-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/68312\/","title":{"rendered":"UNTHSC Rebrands as UNT\u00a0Health Fort\u00a0Worth, Embracing Both Its History and\u00a0Its\u00a0Future \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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UNT Health Science Center. June 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

One of America\u2019s premier academic medical centers is getting a new name and logo, reflecting the strength of its university system and its mission to create \u201csolutions for a healthier community.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth\u2014often known as simply HSC\u2014has rebranded as UNT Health Fort Worth.<\/p>\n

The name change aims to highlight the center\u2019s Fort Worth roots while showing its continued commitment to educating the next generation of health leaders, delivering hands-on care through health clinics, and advancing \u201cworld-class health research that extends far beyond Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt UNT Health, we\u2019re embracing both our history and our future,\u201d Interim President Dr. Kirk A. Calhoun said in a statement. \u201cThis change represents who we\u2019ve always been and who we will continue to be\u2014a trusted community partner, a hub for research and learning, and a place where future and current health professionals are prepared to lead with purpose.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

Championing tech-focused innovation
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Immersive simulation space at UNT Health Fort Worth\u2019s Regional Simulation Center. [Rendering: UNT Health Fort Worth]<\/p>\n

UNT Health at Fort Worth has made headlines for its focus on technology and innovation. In 2022, it opened its $6.75 million Regional Simulation Center<\/a>, featuring \u201cimmersive simulation spaces\u201d powered by 360-degree virtual-reality projections; 14 realistic-looking examination rooms; VR headset learning experiences; an adaptable procedural skills suite; a daily-living activities suite designed to look like a home\u2019s interior; and assorted team and learning rooms. The center\u2019s cutting-edge tech lets students and health care providers practice and learn new skills\u2014including disaster rescues\u2014in the most realistic of environments.<\/p>\n

Also in 2022, UNT Health received a $2 million grant from Tarrant County to help emerging tech startups<\/a> successfully apply for federal Small Business Innovation Research funding.<\/p>\n

UNT Health has also been heavily involved in the\u00a0Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator<\/a>, a public-private partnership that also includes the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. UNT HSC and Goff Capital provided up to $120,000 in seed funding to each of the 10 inaugural companies in 2022, and pledged over the past three years to make nearly $10 million in equity investments into companies going through the program.<\/p>\n

Roots date back to 1970<\/p>\n

UNT Health\u2019s roots date back to 1970, when it was founded as the private Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. The college became a state medical school in 1975 under the jurisdiction of the North Texas State University board of regents. In 1999, the center joined UNT\u2019s campuses in Denton and Dallas to form the UNT System. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cUNT Health is a vital part of the UNT System,\u201d UNT System Chancellor Michael R. Williams said. \u201cThis change clarifies that connection and captures the spirit of innovation, collaboration and service that drives everything we do across our campuses.\u201d<\/p>\n

UNT Health at Fort Worth has nearly $100 million in funded research, 1,500 students preparing for careers in health care, six colleges, and three institutes. The center said it is dedicated to advancing health through education, research, and community impact \u201cin Texas and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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