DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas was named as a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes the strong engagement of select HSIs with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program.
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield commended the institutions receiving the Fulbright HSI Leader designation this year. UNT was one of...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — As an undergraduate at the University of North Texas, Jose Marines (’22) worked as a research assistant for the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI). The work, which included walkability studies and environmental...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas and Harmony Public Schools (HPS) established a new partnership that will help more students pursue their higher education goals.
Community members from UNT and HPS celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines how the institutions will work together for better pathways for the charter schools’ high school students to pursue their college degrees at UNT.
“We look forward to many years of successful collaboration as we work together to open doors to students throughout the North Texas region and the...
Enrollment climbs for five years running, as work-ready Mean Green grads drive the North Texas economy
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The largest-ever student body — numbering 46,940 — enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester at the...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — On the first day of the Fall 2023 semester at the University of North Texas, President Neal Smatresk and volunteers spread out across campus to greet students, help with directions and pass out goodies.
“The energy of the first day of classes is irresistible,” Smatresk said. “As thousands of students are walking by, I can see their hopes and dreams — whether they are freshmen just starting or seniors who are ready to graduate.”
Yoofi Honny, UNT computer...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A group of students at the University of North Texas received fresh looks and dorm room makeovers thanks to a new partnership supporting foster care alumni as they start college.
UNT’s Persevere Until Success Happens (PUSH) program and the nonprofit Greater Than Expectations Inc. came together to provide seven freshmen a day of pampering and transformation. The students were treated to massages, manicures and haircuts while...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Student Veteran Services at the University of North Texas will receive a helping hand thanks to a historic gift. The Denton chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — in partnership with their families — gifted the program with a $25,000 endowment.
“This is a special moment for us,” UNT President Neal Smatresk said. “We are so grateful for all you’ve done for us. Your generosity is amazing.”
Veterans of Foreign Wars is a nonprofit organization made of local chapters or “posts”...
FRISCO, Texas – The University of North Texas is proud to announce a $3 million gift from Satish and Yasmin Gupta to support student scholarships and UNT at Frisco. As the first endowed gift entrusted to UNT’s branch campus in Collin County, the Satish and Yasmin Gupta Career Center will be established at Frisco Landing.
“Yasmin and I are honored to contribute to UNT at Frisco’s vision of fostering student success,” Satish Gupta said. “We believe that education should go beyond...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A new art exhibition featuring artists from the University of North Texas and Denton community is giving back to the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger.
UNT CoLab’s square-d art exhibition features work from UNT students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Denton community. Each artist received a 12” x 12” canvas and, according to UNT CoLab director Kristen...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas has selected three winners of the Ricco Ethics Scholarship Competition for the Fall 2023 semester.
The competition promotes ethical and intellectual debate related to a UNT student’s field of study. The goal is to help applicants reach new heights of understanding, reasoning and self-discipline in their subject area.
The scholarship began in 2011 thanks to an endowment from Nicholas D. and Anna G. Ricco, longtime friends of the university.
First-place awards were...