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UNT President Smatresk announces intent to step down
DENTON (UNT), Texas — After a decade of transformation, University of North Texas President Neal J. Smatresk today told the UNT community that he intends to resign the presidency Aug. 1, 2024, to focus on what he loves most — teaching and mentoring students.
Smatresk, who joined UNT in February 2014, said serving as UNT president has been the highlight of his career.
“When I first took on this role, I knew we had the potential to achieve great things, and because of the dedication, passion and hard work of our faculty and staff, we have flourished in ways that are nothing...
Newly opened UNT One Stop expands UNT’s dedication to student services
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas officially unveiled the UNT One Stop this spring, signaling a dedicated commitment to enriching the overall student experience. The One Stop is a comprehensive initiative that brings together a range of expertise spanning the entire enrollment journey — from admissions to graduation.
The primary objective of the UNT One Stop is to enhance students' ability to navigate administrative processes and actively partner with them throughout their time at UNT. It provides admissions, student financial and student money management services...
With podcasting, UNT students merge learning, creativity and career development
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The popularity of podcasts is on the rise among listeners worldwide. At the University of North Texas, students are using this medium to develop career skills and share their research or areas of study with broad audiences.
“I liken podcasting to...
New grant to boost efforts of UNT’s First Generation Success Center
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The First-Generation Success Center at the University of North Texas received a $5,000 grant from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) to support the center’s ongoing efforts in building first-generation student-centered...
UNT to honor graduates during Fall 2023 Commencement
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas expects to honor more than 6,000 students during Fall Commencement for the completion of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during the summer and fall semesters.
The university will host nine separate ceremonies Dec. 15-17 (Friday-Sunday) on the UNT campus in the Coliseum, 600 Avenue D, and in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 N. I-35 East in Denton.
UNT celebrates Native American heritage through culinary and artistic exploration
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a variety of experiences meant to educate and inspire. The events, guided by UNT’s Native American Student Association (NASA), paid tribute to a rich history while increasing...
UNT’s ELEVAR program earns Star Award for 2023
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is being recognized for its ELEVAR program by earning the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s 2023 Star Award. The Star Award recognizes higher education institutions that contribute toward the board’s “Building a Talent Strong Texas” initiative.
UNT ELEVAR (Empower, Learn, Excel, enVision, Advance, Rise) is an inclusive post-secondary education program...
UNT Police Department earns sixth consecutive reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Once again, the University of North Texas Police Department is one of an elite few to earn advanced law enforcement accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
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UNT’s Student Veteran Services shines for Veterans Day
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas celebrated Veterans Day alongside the city of Denton and Texas Woman’s University.
Staff of UNT Student Veteran Services, members of the UNT Student Veterans Association and students from UNT's Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs attended the city’s Veterans Day on the Square event. They marked the annual U.S. holiday with a wreath-laying ceremony, a bagpipe presentation by the Denton Fire Department and a series of guest speakers including UNT Student Veteran Services Director James Davenport....
UNT named Fulbright HSI Leader
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...