The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is adopting a new name.
UNT Health Fort Worth is a branding shift that emphasizes its Fort Worth roots and its growing role as a hub for healthcare education, research, and community service, the institution announced on Wednesday.
The new name aligns the institution more closely with the broader UNT System while spotlighting its mission to build healthier communities through innovation, collaboration, and hands-on care.
“At UNT Health, we are embracing both our history and our future,” said Dr. Kirk A. Calhoun, interim president, in a statement. “This change represents who we’ve always been and who we will continue to be — a trusted community partner, a hub for research and learning, and a place where future and current health professionals are prepared to lead with purpose.”
Founded in 1970 as the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, the institution became a state medical school in 1975 under the jurisdiction of the North Texas State University Board of Regents. The school became part of the UNT System in 1999 and has since grown into a major force in health sciences.
Today, it includes six colleges, three institutes, nearly $100 million in funded research, and more than 1,500 students training in fields ranging from medicine to public health.
“UNT Health is a vital part of the UNT System,” UNT System Chancellor Michael R. Williams said. “This change clarifies that connection and captures the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and service that drives everything we do across our campuses.”
Out With the Old ...
In With the New ...
