DENTON (UNT), Texas – Five University of North Texas alumni leaders have committed to helping some of the best and brightest students in the nation achieve their educational goals at the university by agreeing to fund UNT's National Merit Scholars for four years – gifts totaling $600,000.
"The pledge our five alumni have made is a commitment to the future of the university," UNT President Neal Smatesk said. "These gifts will make a difference in the lives of our National Merit Scholars, allowing them to concentrate on their education. This also gives UNT a competitive edge as we...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – With gifts totaling more than $2.6 million, local businessman and UNT alumnus, Jim McNatt ('66), and his wife, Linda, have made an immediate impact through their generosity supporting the University of North Texas Mean Green Athletics and university academic and research initiatives.
The McNatts will provide $1.25 million to enhance Mean Green athletic initiatives and $1.36 million to establish endowments for logistics and autism research, support the UNT Kuehne Speaker Series and promote academic excellence by providing additional funding to attract National...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Parades, picnics and Powder Puff Football are just some of the events scheduled for the University of North Texas' Homecoming festivities taking place Oct. 5 – 10. This year's theme is "Forever Mean Green: A Journey through Time."
The celebration is a collaboration between Mean Green Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs. All of the events are open to UNT students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.
Kandice Horton, the student director of the 2015 homecoming crew, said this year's celebration is going to be one to remember.
"This...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Giving Week, a 125-hour long fundraising campaign created to commemorate UNT's 125th anniversary, will begin Sept. 14 and end Sept. 19. The campaign is the first-ever in the university's history to span more than one day and to include all of UNT's constituents.
David Wolf, UNT alumnus and vice president of advancement at UNT, said this is a great way for different communities to come together to celebrate the history, and the future, of UNT.
"We're excited about the UNT community...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas welcomed 37,231 students this fall, a record enrollment and a nearly 3 percent increase over the previous school year.
"This is our biggest enrollment boost in the past few years, and coupled with the notable growth in the quality, diversity and breadth of our student population, is a sign of important change and momentum," UNT President Neal Smatresk said. "It's clear that more students are making UNT their first-choice university."
Adding to the boost in enrollment were a large number of new graduate students. Graduate...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Four leading business executives will relate first-hand knowledge of the business world to University of North Texas students this fall as part of the annual College of Business Distinguished Speaker Series.
The series, which is free and open to the public, begins Sept. 18 (Friday) and will feature two speeches and one panel discussion. All presentations will take place from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 080 of the ...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Four master of public administration students at the University of North Texas are beginning their graduate education this fall with a $28,500 scholarship from the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation. The award is recognition of their civic engagement and leadership potential, and it will cover tuition and fees for two years.
The UNT recipients are:
What: The Futures of Marriage Equality and Religious Liberty: Perspectives on Obergefell v. Hodges" -- A panel discussion at the University of North Texas for Constitution Day, featuring speakers from the American Civil Liberties Union and the Liberty Institute
When: 11 a.m. Sept. 17 (Thursday)
Where: Room 100 of UNT's Auditorium Building, 1401 W. Hickory St.
Cost: Free
Contact: UNT Department of Political Science at 940-565-2276
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- In June, the U.S....
What: The University of North Texas and the National Strength and Conditioning Association will host a clinic for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam, one of the few nationally accredited certifications exams recognized by the NCAA for those who want to train Division 1 and other athletes.
When/Where: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on both Oct. 2 and 3 (Friday and Saturday) in Room...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas Alumni Association will honor outstanding alumni at the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards dinner at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 (Thursday) in UNT's Gateway Ballroom. Reception starts at 6 p.m.
This is the 50th anniversary of the alumni awards program, which showcases the caliber of the university's alumni and celebrate the depth and breadth of their professional accomplishments and service to the community. This year's Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards were...