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The University of Texas at Arlington will eliminate or merge eight academic programs in what school leaders described as an effort to improve student outcomes and \u201cmaintain fiscal responsibility.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

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UTA will discontinue an undergraduate program in art history and two master\u2019s programs in sustainable building technology and taxation, university officials announced Friday. Four bachelor\u2019s programs and a master\u2019s program are slated for consolidation.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

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\u201cBy focusing resources where they have the greatest impact, UTA aims to protect the value students and families expect, strengthen graduate outcomes, and maintain fiscal responsibility in stewarding public resources,\u201d an FAQ on the university\u2019s website reads.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

The school is also temporarily suspending admissions into the undergraduate anthropology program and a master\u2019s program in materials science and engineering starting in August. University officials will revise the courses to be more interdisciplinary.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

These changes will affect fewer than 200 students, according to the FAQ. UTA serves over 42,000 students.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

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Current students will be able to complete their degrees. New students will not be able to enroll in the programs set to close.<\/p><\/div>

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Programs were selected for elimination and consolidation following a yearlong review of all of UTA\u2019s undergraduate and master\u2019s degree programs. A working group of faculty and university officials analyzed multiple factors, including student demand, retention and graduation rates, program costs, student debt and how much students earn after graduation.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

University officials have said UTA \u201cregularly reviews\u201d its academic programs to ensure they are serving students effectively and align with Texas\u2019 workforce needs.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

Friday\u2019s announcement comes as UTA grapples with increased financial challenges amid federal restrictions, including those related to research support, student financial aid and international student visas.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

UTA President Jennifer Cowley has said the university is looking for ways to \u201cpreserve funds\u201d to support the school\u2019s mission and brace for the future. In January, the university offered employee buyouts. Over 200 UTA employees have applied to the voluntary program, according to the Fort Worth Report. <\/em>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

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When asked whether the program changes are part of the school\u2019s cost-cutting measures, a UTA spokesperson said they were \u201cintended to strengthen academic offerings and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.\u201d<\/p><\/div>

\u201cUTA remains committed to providing high-quality programs that meet student and workforce demand,\u201d Jeff Caplan, the spokesperson, said in a statement.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

UTA projected a $44.2 million decrease \u2014 about 4.8% \u2014 in total revenue and transfers in fiscal year 2026, according to an UT System budget document released in August. UTA’s fiscal year 2026 revenue operating budget is $876.7 million.<\/p>

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University officials said they expected federal grant and contract revenue related to research to decrease $34 million over the next two years. UTA also saw a 30% decrease in international graduate student enrollment in fall 2025.<\/p><\/div>

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More program changes could happen in the coming months as university officials share feedback with programs identified for additional improvement.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

\u201cProgram evaluation is an ongoing responsibility,\u201d the FAQ reads.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

A of the university\u2019s core courses and academic programs, which will ensure they are in compliance with a new state law that increases oversight of Texas\u2019 public schools, is underway, Caplan said.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

UTA is not the only North Texas school making program cuts or facing budget challenges amid changes in federal policy.<\/p><\/div>

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The University of North Texas recently announced it was eliminating or consolidating dozens of academic programs that have seen low enrollment as it aims to close a projected $45 million shortfall. The cuts will phase out four master’s programs, two undergraduate majors and 25 undergraduate minors, along with over 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates.<\/p><\/div>

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It also offered its own employee buyout program, with 40 employees approved to accept it.<\/p><\/div>

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