IRVINE, Calif. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 27, 2026--
Westcliff University, a leading global institution in career-focused higher education, celebrates the opening of its new Dallas campus —marking a significant milestone in the university’s continued expansion and its commitment to delivering high-impact, professionally relevant education to working adults around the world. Located in the heart of Dallas at 3303 Lee Parkway, the institution’s newest campus gives professionals in the region greater access to Westcliff’s graduate programs in business and technology, designed to help them advance their careers without putting their lives on hold.
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Dallas-Fort Worth has emerged as one of the most dynamic economic regions in the United States—home to 22 Fortune 500 headquarters and one of the nation’s fastest-growing job markets. The metro added nearly 47,000 jobs in the past year alone, fueled by rapid expansion across technology, finance, healthcare and logistics. As companies scale, demand for professionals with both technical expertise and leadership capability continues to rise.
Westcliff’s Dallas campus is designed to help meet that need. For more than 30 years, the university has worked closely with employers and industry leaders to develop market-aligned programs that emphasize entrepreneurship, leadership and real-world problem-solving. As it establishes its presence, Westcliff is engaging the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce along with local business and civic leaders to ensure its programs align with the evolving needs of the city’s workforce.
“Westcliff’s entry into the Dallas market reflects a deliberate strategy to expand access to quality graduate education in communities where professional growth is happening at scale,” said Dr. Anthony Lee, president and CEO of Westcliff University. “Dallas represents the kind of ambitious, forward-looking community where Westcliff’s model of career-focused education can make a real impact. We’re proud to open this campus and support the professionals and leaders who are shaping the future of this region.”
Graduate Programs Built for Dallas’ Professional Community
At its Dallas campus, Westcliff offers a focused suite of graduate programs in business and technology—each designed to deliver practical skills, academic rigor and the kind of professional edge that translates directly to career growth. Programs include:
Students can also further tailor their education through a range of STEM-focused concentrations, including Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics—equipping graduates with the specialized expertise today's industries demand most. Courses are led by experienced faculty who bring real industry backgrounds into the classroom, grounding every lesson in the realities of today's professional landscape.
The campus emphasizes:
As Westcliff University continues to expand its national footprint, the Dallas campus represents a strategic step in bringing accessible, career-focused graduate education to high-growth markets. By embedding itself within the local business community and aligning programs with workforce needs, the institution aims to equip professionals in the region with the skills and credentials needed to contribute meaningfully to Dallas’s ongoing economic momentum.
For more information, program offerings and enrollment details, visit westcliff.edu/campus/dallas.
About Westcliff University:Westcliff University is an innovative global higher education institution with its finger on the pulse of the international business landscape and the needs of today’s employers. Founded in 1993 and based in Irvine, Calif., it offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees spanning 20+ areas of study, including business, education, technology, nursing, law, computer science and engineering. Westcliff is a California Public Benefit Corporation that affirms its dedication to operating in the best interests of its students and the surrounding community. With more than 9,000 enrolled students, its programs focus on both the hard and soft skills needed to secure quality jobs in high-growth industries. The university offers hands-on learning through community and business engagement while delivering innovative and affordable programs online and at campuses around the world, earning continued national recognition, including a ranking on the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list. Visit www.westcliff.edu and www.wsulaw.edu to learn more, and follow Westcliff on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Westcliff University’s new Dallas campus marks a new chapter in its national expansion, bringing industry-aligned education to one of the country’s fastest-growing regions.
