$3M Gift Boosts UNT Frisco’s Industry-Career Center Connection

Dallas businessman Satish Gupta and his wife Yasmin have donated $3 million to the University of North Texas for a career center at the new Frisco campus, also supporting scholarships, according to a Dallas Morning News article. They say, 

“Dallas businessman Satish Gupta and his wife Yasmin are helping the University of North Texas establish a career center at its new Frisco campus with a $3 million donation to the college.

It’s the first endowed gift for the Collin County branch campus that opened this year for classes. The donation also will support campus scholarships.”

Dallas businessman Satish Gupta and wife Yasmin donated $3 million to UNT Frisco for a career center, promoting student success and industry connections, as part of their commitment to education, according to a Tyler Morning Telegraph article which reports, 

““Yasmin and I are honored to contribute to UNT at Frisco’s vision of fostering student success,” Satish Gupta said in a statement. “We believe that education should go beyond classrooms, and we’re proud that the Satish and Yasmin Gupta Career Center will represent our commitment to UNT students and help equip them with the necessary tools and experiences to excel in their chosen fields. … We know that when you believe in yourself, your dreams will come true.”

UNT President Neal Smatresk said the career center will help the Frisco campus form connections between higher education and industry.”

President Neal Smatresk of UNT emphasized the career center’s role in connecting education and industry, offering scholarships, advanced programs, and hands-on learning. The Frisco campus dedication is set for September 15.

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