DENTON (UNT), Texas — Addressing attendees at the Sept. 29 dedication of the career center that bears his name, Wilson Jones (’85) recalled how decades ago he nearly dropped out of school.

From behind a podium stationed outside The Wilson Jones Career Center, newly opened in the Business Leadership Building at UNT’s G. Brint Ryan Coll...

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 stat...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — A unique collection made its debut at the University of North Texas’ College of Engineering that’s expected to inspire STEM students for decades to come.

The...

FRISCO, Texas — Executives and others with some of the largest retail and hospitality corporations in the North Texas region gathered for the inaugural UNT Next Generation Intelligence Summit, hosted by the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism. The event was hosted at the Omni PGA Frisco Res...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — “CEY ADAMS, DEPARTURE: 40 Years of Art and Design” is on exhibit at the CVAD Gallery through Dec. 15 to offer students from across campus the opportunity to experience and learn from the artwork. Organized by the Boston University Art Galleries, it features dozens of works by American visual artist, graphic designer and author Cey Adams.

After emerging from New York City’s “downtown graffiti art” movement of the 1970s and ‘80s, Adams became creative director for Hip Hop music label Def Jam Recordings. He is credited with having created the “visual identities” —...

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 — Brenda Barrio, an associate professor of special education in the University of North Texas College of Education, was selected as assistant vice president for research and innovation.

Barrio, who has been serving as the research faculty fellow in UNT’s Division of Research and Innovation for the past year, stepped into her new role Sept. 1.

“This is a new position for the Division of Research and Innovation and another step toward elevating our research contributions in Texas and beyond...

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 engineer...

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” that...