Jennifer Cowley Steps Down as UTA President | Dallas News

Jennifer Cowley, UTA’s first female president and a trailblazer in higher education leadership, has stepped down to take on a teaching role, leaving behind a legacy of record enrollment and visionary campus expansion. Under her leadership, UTA welcomed over 42,000 students in fall 2025 and advanced plans for the new UTA West campus opening in Fort Worth by 2028. Cowley, who previously held key roles at UNT and Ohio State and brought city planning expertise to campus, expressed deep gratitude for shaping student lives and vowed to carry the Maverick spirit forward. The chancellor praised her enduring commitment, assuring she’ll remain an active presence on campus. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7beff7967065afba