President Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D. | University of Dallas website

The University of Dallas and Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) have signed a partnership agreement. YCP, the largest national network of Catholic working professionals under 40, becomes the university’s latest corporate or community partner. Members of YCP Belong+ will receive a 20% scholarship toward tuition if enrolled in a graduate program at either the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business or Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts.

“YCP is excited to partner with the University of Dallas to offer our members the opportunity to advance their education with a trusted university partner,” stated YCP Executive Director Peter Blute. “We share a commitment to investing in leaders, recognizing UDallas’ solid Catholic foundation and its dedication to fostering the growth of leaders who will bring their faith and gifts out into the world.”

Founded in 2010, Young Catholic Professionals is a network for young workers in their 20s and 30s. The organization offers a community where faith, career, and life intersect. With over 3,000 members, 500 chapter volunteers, and 40 chapters nationwide, YCP focuses on professional development and spiritual growth.

“The University of Dallas has always been dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom, truth and virtue,” said College of Business Dean J. Lee Whittington, PhD. “I am excited that we can offer YCP members the ability to further their education in a faithfully Catholic environment. We are proud to partner with YCP members as they continue to cultivate and integrate their faith while enhancing their careers.”

As part of this partnership, YCP will receive customized workshops and priority recruiting space at university career fairs. UDallas students will benefit from internship opportunities with YCP.

The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas has been providing graduate business education for more than 50 years. Located in Irving, Texas, it was the first college in Texas to offer an AACSB-accredited Doctor of Business Administration. The college provides flexible MBA programs ideal for early to mid-career professionals.

The Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts is committed to renewing Western heritage liberal arts and Christian intellectual tradition through various master’s programs. At the doctoral level, it offers degrees rooted in a Great Books core curriculum.

The University of Dallas is known for its rigorous undergraduate Core Curriculum and robust graduate programs in business, ministry, education, and humanities. It has campuses in Texas and Italy.