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There are multiple opportunities to contribute to help EPPS faculty, staff and students as they work to develop new solutions. Contact us to learn more.

The New Dimensions campaign aims to build upon a half-century of momentum, propelling UT Dallas’ growth and success through the next 50 years and beyond. Each gift toward our $750 million goal will directly support the needs of exceptional students, facilitate the enterprising work of our faculty and realize the possibilities that exist when world-class researchers and visionary artists share a home.

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New Dimensions, the Campaign for UT Dallas

Strong Minds, Global Impact

The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at The University of Texas at Dallas is a national leader in the social science disciplines with an emerging focus in tech policy. Powerful collaborations emerge from the school’s presence within a Carnegie Tier One, STEM-focused research university. EPPS is a national leader in research addressing critical social, political and economic issues while creating innovative policy solutions.

Success at EPPS is driven by prioritizing interdisciplinary, data driven and policy-relevant research. Our faculty lead research and centers in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the DFW Federal Statistical Research Data Center, the Institute of Urban Policy Research, the Texas Schools Project, UT Dallas Education Research Center and the DFW Quality of Life Project, while providing students with experiential learning and public and community service through policy labs and participation in applied projects. EPPS students gain expertise in data analytics while taking advantage of our culture of instructional excellence.

UT Dallas is ranked No. 1 Best Value Public University in Texas by Forbes (2019). EPPS’ programs of study are all nationally ranked. Our growing program in public and nonprofit management was ranked as No. 1 in North Texas, No. 3 in Texas and No. 56 in the nation for public affairs by U.S. News and World Report (2021). The program was also ranked No. 32 in the nation for nonprofit management — tied with Harvard University — and the criminology program was ranked No. 1 in North Texas, No. 2 in Texas and No. 26 in the nation. These top educational programs are backed by significant financial support for EPPS students, who received over $2.75 million in scholarships and fellowships last year. 

The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences is growing with expanded research, talented faculty and students, and high impact on the community and public policy. The New Dimensions campaign will further propel EPPS into the future through access and support, talent and impact as the school continues to develop Strong Minds who have a Global Impact

Fundraising Priorities

New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas offers EPPS the opportunity to increase access to higher education for all students, regardless of background, while establishing resources to attract the most talented scholars expand the school’s impact on society’s most pressing issues.

During the campaign, EPPS is prioritizing the following critical initiatives:

New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas offers EPPS the opportunity to increase access to higher education for all students, regardless of background, while establishing resources to attract the most talented scholars expand the school’s impact on society’s most pressing issues.

During the campaign, EPPS is prioritizing the following critical initiatives:

Access and Support (est. $2.5 million)

Purpose: Enhance access while supporting and expanding experiential learning

  • Need-based scholarships and specialized support
  • Emergency hardship fund•Funded internship opportunities
  • Capstone and research experiences
  • Community engaged learning
Talent (est. $1.5 million)

Purpose: Attract and retain talented students and faculty

  • Chairs, associate chairs, and professorships
  • Graduate and postdoctoral fellowships
  • Merit-based scholarships
  • Opportunity funds
Impact (est. $1 million)

Purpose: Increase policy impact and advance research

  • Policy speaker series (Leaders and Luminaries)
  • Inequality and crime
  • Human and organizational management
  • Security, conflict and technology policy
  • Health and economic policy

School Leadership

Jennifer S. Holmes, Dean

Dohyeong Kim, Associate Dean of
Graduate Education

Denise Boots, Associate Dean of
Undergraduate Education

Carol Cirulli Lanham, Associate Dean of Outreach and Engagement

Richard K. Scotch, Program Head of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Program Head of Sociology

Daniel G. Arce, Program Head of Economics

Yongwan Chun Program Head of Geospatial Information Sciences

Thomas Brunell, Program Head of Political Science, Public Policy and Political Economy

James Harrington, Program Head of Public and Nonprofit Management

Campaign Council Members

John Ellis

Barjis Ghadially

Venise Stuart

De’Edra Williams

Campaign Council Members

Michelle Adams

Maurine Dickey

Wayne Gearey

Barjis Ghadially

Bill Holston

William Keffler

Jennifer Killough

Mabrie Jackson

Les Jagielko

Dan Johnson

Brenda Kihl

William Short

Gloria Snead

Chijioke Offor

Amanda Rockow

Ways to Give

Annual Giving: Each year, annual gifts go toward the immediate support of EPPS scholarships and fellowships, campus enhancements and student activities.

Corporate Giving: Our partners engage with EPPS in many ways. Learn how we can meet your company’s needs.

Endowments: Creating an endowed fund is an investment in a strong, successful future.

Planned Giving: Many planned gifts don’t cost anything today, but they do bring financial benefits now and peace of mind for tomorrow.

Matching Gifts: As a donor to UT Dallas, your gift could be matched dollar for dollar by your employer.

Year-End Giving: Making an end-of-year contribution can bring the benefits of a charitable tax deduction while supporting important programs and initiatives. 

Support Campaign: You’re a vital part of a movement that will transform lives for years to come. Join us in supporting and connecting the UT Dallas community.