Preparation paid off for the UNT Dallas College of Law team of students who beat Harvard Law School in the National Moot Court Competition held last month in New York City. Observers called the upset victory a “Cinderella story.” It occurred in the octofinal round among 16 teams, just before the quarterfinals. The Harvard team was the second-seed.
Full StoryBasketball requires skill, precision and teamwork. But what happens when your brother is one of your teammates? Find out from the two sets of brothers on the 2025-26 UNT Dallas Trailblazers.
Full StoryUNT Dallas junior Julisa Morones Luna is active – and an activist. She is the university’s 2025-26 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow, an honor awarded to students who are committed to improving their communities and finding solutions to societal challenges.
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All UNT Dallas students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the Realize the Dream global project by tracking volunteer service hours to ensure they count toward the university's contribution to the goal of 100 million hours by January 2029.
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Fall 2025 UNT Dallas graduate Isabelle Chung thrives on helping people. Her desire to make life better for others fuels her passion to become a psychiatrist and to ease the burden of mental health struggles that many people face.
Full StoryNew and returning UNT Dallas students can register for the Spring 2026 semester at our "Super Saturday" event on January 10. Classes begin on the following Monday, January 12, so students who still need to enroll should attend to make sure they're ready to start the semester strong.
Full StoryIt was not the typical Commencement experience for UNT Dallas Fall 2025 graduate Cora Black. Not only did she receive her bachelor's degree in psychology, her father gave the keynote speech and was on stage to present her diploma.
Full StoryUNT Dallas student Cheryl Wyatt is proof that it's never too late to learn. At 81, she is about to earn her bachelor's degree in Applied English and will walk the Commencement stage on Dec. 16, 2025.
Full StoryAbba Keren Koffi is curious. The UNT Dallas graduate student, who will earn her MBA in December 2025, loves to learn. So, it’s no surprise that Koffi thrived when she came to the U.S. in 2015 – and to UNT Dallas in 2018.
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In early December, UNT Dallas eSports teams won the NACE Smash Bros and the NECC Marvel Rivals national championships. In between those victories, teammate Jonathan Pablo Suarez died in a car accident not far from the campus.
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Daisy and Jazmin Enriquez are more than twin sisters. They are coworkers, study partners, and soon to be proud MBA recipients from UNT Dallas.
Full StoryTo say Alexandra Renteria is an overachiever is an understatement. The UNT Dallas graduate student will receive her Master of Science in Public Leadership and Administration degree in December 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government and Business Foundations in May 2021.
Full StoryUNT Dallas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new STEM Building, marking a milestone for the university and ushering in a new era of academic excellence and innovative teaching and learning with a focus on healthcare careers.
Full StoryStudents are encouraged to register as soon as possible for their Spring 2026 classes, which begin on Monday, Jan. 12. Enrolling before the winter break has advantages, including optimal course choices and scheduling flexibility.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas is launching a new, 100% online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program that will address the increasing need for mental health professionals in North Texas and provide crucial services to the community. Classes begin Jan. 12, 2026, at the start of the Spring semester.
Full StoryNewsweek has named UNT Dallas one of the top online colleges and universities in the U.S. The distinction is especially relevant because demand for online courses is growing; in recent years, more than half of all college students took at least one virtual class in 2022, driven by the pandemic.
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At the Southern Dallas Region Innovation Summit on Oct. 21, 2025, UNT Dallas School of Business Dean, Dr. Jason Garrett, unveiled plans for the Center for Technology, Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship (TIDE). Business leaders embraced the idea and predicted countless opportunities for graduates due to anticipated growth in coming years.
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The four highest-ranking public safety officials in Dallas appeared together at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) on Oct. 24, 2025. They spoke to hundreds of high school students attending the university’s 9th annual Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Expo.
Full StoryOn Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, hundreds of prospective students from area high schools and community colleges will be welcomed at the annual True Blue Preview Day from 9 - 11:30 a.m. It’s the perfect stop for young men and women considering where they want to attend college and what kind of career they aspire to pursue.
Full StoryDr. Ali Shaqlaih, Dean of the Graduate School at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas), has been selected to join the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort. Only 26 higher education leaders were chosen.
Full StoryUNT Dallas has received the largest private donation in its history, $17 million, from the Commit Partnership, on behalf of the O’Donnell Foundation.
Full StoryUNT Dallas ranks #1 in Student Outcomes for its region and category of the newly released Washington Monthly 2025 College Guide and Rankings. The University also ranks in the top tier of the 2026 Best Colleges in America by U.S. News & World Report.
Full StoryMany students think studying in a foreign country is impossible. But the UNT Dallas Study Abroad Program makes it possible, through scholarships and other ways. Explore the opportunity and take note of the scholarship application deadlines for summer 2026.
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UNT Dallas is committed to embracing AI technology for the benefit of teaching and learning, ultimately preparing our students for promising careers. The university’s goal is to stay at the forefront of AI. Ambitious plans are well underway to harness the strengths of AI, while ensuring it is used ethically, transparently, and with the utmost integrity and the most positive outcomes.
Full StoryUNT Dallas is going all out to make Fall 2025 registration as fast and easy as possible – both for new and returning students. From August 25-28, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Enrollment, Admissions and Financial Aid teams, and other departments and offices, are open extra hours - offering guidance and support for any current and prospective students.
Full StoryToday, August 14, 2025, marks another important milestone for UNT Dallas. The UNT System Board of Regents appointed Dr. Warren von Eschenbach as the fourth President of the University in its 15-year history.
Full StoryUNT Dallas classes begin on Monday, August 25, 2025 – and unregistered students are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible. With Express Registration, students can enroll themselves on MyUNTD.edu or schedule an Express Registration appointment with an advisor who can assist them in selecting their classes.
Full StoryChildren who are home from school over the summer often don't get the nutritional support they need to stay healthy and strong. That's why UNT Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank are teaming up to fight "summer hunger" with a special family-focused distribution of free products on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Full StoryOur Trailblazers are not only accomplished athletes, they are high achievers in the classroom, too. The Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) has just recognized members of all six UNT Dallas teams, 18 in total, the most ever in the annual acknowledgment of academic success in several categories.
Full StoryDr. Kimberly Riddick, Director of Student Leadership and Success at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas), has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Only 37 higher education leaders were chosen for the program.
Full StoryUniversity leaders toured the new UNT Dallas STEM Building on Friday, June 27, 2025, to get their closest look yet at the state-of-the-art facility. It is scheduled to open in late 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester, which begins in January.
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The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) scored highest in the just-released 2024 Texas University Report Card, an annual evaluation by the educational organization ScholarShot. Not only did UNT Dallas tie for first place, but the university was also singled out as “most improved” from last year’s Report Card.
Full StoryNew Student Orientation is essential to every student's journey at UNT Dallas. It includes campus tours for students and parents, a message from the President, activities with fellow students, and the opportunity to register for classes.
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Senior Hayden Wochele has been appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as the student regent on the UNT System Board of Regents. He is one of eight student regents across the state whose terms started June 1.
Full StoryRegistration for the UNT Dallas "Trail Ready" Summer Bridge Program is open through July 9. Classes begin July 14. The program is designed to help students prepare for college-level courses and pass the required TSI Assessment 2.0 exam.
Full StoryTwo keynote speakers had powerful, motivational messages for UNT Dallas graduates at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on May 13, 2025, at the Texas Trust CU Theater in Grand Prairie. Both encouraged graduates to chart their own individual paths to success, with purpose, and to positively impact their communities and leave a lasting legacy.
Full StoryAs a child, Myles Chung learned about the negative effects of littering on Earth Day. As a college student, he learned about the more harmful effects and how widespread they are. “I want to solve an issue,” Chung said, preparing to graduate with biology and chemistry degrees from UNT Dallas on May 13, 2025.
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The graduating senior, who will earn her Bachelor's degree in Communication and Digital Media this month, has a creative flair. From fashion to photography, Aakira Blackmon has made her mark through passion and personal expression.
Full StoryAs Chrishna Brooks prepares to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Analytics from the UNT Dallas School of Business, Brooks is entering a workforce that is changing at lightning speed. Data – and how to slice and dice it – is a focus like never before.
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For Ashley Renteria, a visit to the bank with her parents was the catalyst for a career in finance. “It triggered something inside me,” Renteria said. The UNT Dallas senior, set to graduate from the School of Business this month, has always been a “numbers person.”
Full StoryBecoming a teenage mother stalled Yolanda Lewis's educational journey. Becoming a grandmother helped get it restarted, proving it's never too late to pursue your dreams. At 51, Lewis will cross the UNT Dallas Commencement stage on May 13, 2025, joined by her School of Business classmates.
Full StoryStan Borodyansky took a non-traditional path to law school. He came to this country as a refugee from Soviet Ukraine at the age of 5. He became a competitive rock climber who co-owned a chain of North Texas gyms. In May 2025, he will graduate from UNT Dallas College of Law.
Full StoryJoseph Ante's journey has taken him from Nigeria to the U.S. Army to graduate school at UNT Dallas. He will soon earn his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as part of the Spring 2025 class.
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Winning PGA Fairway to Success scholarships kept Jada Cole and Jocelyn Owens together at UNT Dallas after they graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas. Now their bond is even stronger - on and off the track.
Full StoryEdvin Arriaza had no blueprint to follow when he enrolled at UNT Dallas. As the first in his family to go to college, it was an unfamiliar journey. Arriaza soon found the support and encouragement that made his college experience memorable and successful. "I had help here I wouldn’t have gotten elsewhere," he said.
Full StoryAt the UNT Dallas Trailblazer 360 Preview Day on Saturday, April 5, 2025, high school and transfer students can explore programs and majors in our four schools: Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Behavioral Health and Human Services, plus get a close-up look at campus and all the university has to offer.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is proud to announce that we have joined the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB sets the standard for business education worldwide.
Full StorySteve Cipriano, a UNT Dallas alumnus and current graduate student in the School of Education, has been named "Teacher of the Year" at Dickinson Montessori Academy in Grand Prairie.
Full StoryUNT Dallas College of Law Students Earn Recognition in Prestigious Legal Writing Competition
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Because of his commitment to officer wellness, Police1.com has named Dustin Schellenger to its inaugural "Got Your Six" list. This acknowledgment honors individuals who have significantly impacted the support of law enforcement.
Full StoryApplications are now being accepted for the UNT Dallas Presidential Scholars Program. It is open to first-time incoming freshmen who have been admitted to UNT Dallas for the Fall 2025 semester.
Full StoryUNT Dallas School of Education graduate student Steve Cipriani, also known as Mister C to his students, was recently named Teacher of the Year at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy in Grand Prairie.
Full StoryJessica Alvarez recently joined UNT Dallas as the newly created Assistant Dean for Student Success in Health Professions. Alvarez assumes her role as the university prepares to open our new STEM Building and collaborate with the UNT Health Science Center to offer unique nursing and pharmacy programs.
Full StoryDr. Cathy Scott has been named Director of the new UNT Dallas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL). The Center fosters an accessible, student-centered, and supportive educational environment that empowers faculty.
Full StoryRealize the Dream's goal is to generate 100 million hours of volunteer service by MLK’s 100th birthday in 2029. The UNT Dallas College of Law is the first college or university in North Texas and the only law school in the nation to join the King family in its global campaign.
Full StoryWith Texas having the second-highest rate of food insecurity in the nation and the need for nutritional assistance rising, UNT Dallas is committed to serving our community with free monthly food distributions. The first mobile food pantry of the year will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, in parking lot #2 from 9 a.m. to noon or until supplies run out.
Full StoryKeynote speaker Lynn McBee shared personal and professional experiences, including triumphs and tragedies, during an inspiring address to more than 400 UNT Dallas graduates at Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 17, 2024.
Full StoryAlthough Rolando Castillo was admitted to UNT Dallas on a full-ride scholarship, he faced uncertainty typical of first-generation college students. Thanks to the Trailblazer Elite Program, he is about to embark on a promising career as a data analyst.
Full StoryNicole Everitt’s first attempt at college didn’t go well. She’s partially deaf, and transitioning from her small high school to a large auditorium was difficult. Fast forward 17 years, and the 35-year-old mother of six will graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) on December 17. She will receive a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry.
Full StoryAt 79 years of age, Anna Pedford is the definition of a lifelong learner. On December 17, she will participate in UNT Dallas commencement ceremonies – 60 years after first stepping foot onto a college campus. "It's been a fun ride," Pedford said.
Full StoryClass of 2024 graduating senior Connor Hester was able to attend UNT Dallas thanks to Dallas County Promise, a workforce development partnership that pays college tuition for deserving and eligible students. Now, he's made a promise to "make people's lives better" by helping find treatments and cures for diseases that affect millions of us, including the Rheumatoid Arthritis that ails his mother.
Full StoryMore than 400 students will receive undergraduate and graduate degrees during UNT Dallas’ Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies, which will be held on Tuesday, December 17, at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.
Full StoryUNT Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank are partnering for the university's largest mobile food pantry of the year just in time for Thanksgiving. The monthly distribution will occur on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Full StoryHundreds of high school and potential transfer students visited the UNT Dallas campus on Friday, Oct. 25, and received a lot more than the usual tour. They engaged with police officers, firefighters, EMTs, state trooper, federal agents, and other public safety, law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.
Full StoryAt the UNT Dallas "True Blue Preview Day" on Saturday, Nov. 2, we will welcome students from area high schools and community colleges planning the next step in their educational journeys.
Full StoryDalon Moore was a UNT Dallas business student who changed his major to biology and then interned at the Dallas Zoo. His decision would lead to even greater opportunities and a path to career success.
Full StoryThe 2025 Best Colleges Rankings by U.S. News & World Report show UNT Dallas climbed even higher in three key categories among Regional West institutions.
Full StoryThe theme of the 2024 National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the UNT Dallas campus will be "Building Bridges: Police and Community - Stronger Together."
Full StoryStudents, faculty, alumni and members of the Dallas legal community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the UNT Dallas College of Law at a gala marking the milestone on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
Full StoryThe UNT Dallas Study Abroad Program has received a $35,000 grant award through the U.S. State Department’s 2024 IDEAS Program competition. The university is one of only 37 institutions nationwide to receive this grant and one of only two in Texas.
Full StoryWith representation by UNT Dallas College of Law professor Cheryl Wattley, Ben Spencer was finally exonerated 37 years after he was arrested for a murder he didn't commit.
Full StoryAn innovative new program aims to ensure that UNT Dallas students are mentally healthy, focused, and productive. Blue Steel: Building Resilience in Trailblazers is a six-week course that will run from Sept. 4 to Oct. 9. Some participants may be able to receive academic credit.
Full StoryDr. Uvaldina Janecek has spent decades as a bilingual educator in North Texas, including five years as a professor at UNT Dallas. This year, her colleagues and admirers at BEAM, the Bilingual Educators Association of the (DFW) Metroplex, honored her with a Lifetime Membership Award.
Full StoryMeet Noe Mendoza Jr., a second-year UNT Dallas College Law student and three-time National Collegiate Boxing champion. "It's a lifestyle," said Mendoza, referring to both boxing and practicing law.
Full StoryUNT Dallas finance professor Dr. Ajamu Loving has been honored by Texas Tech University (TTU) Graduate School as a Distinguished Alumnus, a prestigious designation. In 2009 he became the first Black student to earn a PhD in Finance from TTU.
Full StoryUniversity employees, students, and the public are invited to attend the inaugural UNT Dallas Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event promises to be informative, engaging, fun, and potentially life-saving.
Full StoryKnown as the Dallas Transfer Collaborative, the partnership aims to help students successfully earn their bachelor’s degrees on schedule and with reduced financial burdens. Through the agreement, the four higher education partners have committed to a shared governance structure, academic alignment, real-time credit-to-degree technology, coordinated advising and student success services, and data sharing.
Full StoryAspiring scientists, doctors and other talented UNT Dallas students had the opportunity to present their unique, insightful research projects on and off campus during the 2023-24 academic year.
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UNT Dallas College of Law professor Cheryl Wattley has written a poignant autobiography of the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who served in elected office at the federal and state levels for five decades.
Full StoryUNT Dallas is the only college or university in North Texas to receive a 2024 grant from the U.S. State Department for the university’s Study Abroad Program. The IDEAS grant aims to expand international education opportunities for American students.
Full StoryIn a landmark partnership with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), UNT Dallas is launching its first-ever Teacher Residency Program. Five university seniors, all education majors, will be paid to teach for the entire DISD 2024-25 school year, a testament to the strength and significance of this collaboration.
Full StoryThe unprecedented increase in acts and threats of violence prompted Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to gather legal and law enforcement experts, survivors, and judicial safety advocates together at the UNT Dallas College of Law on June 25, 2024.
Full StoryRecognizing the urgent need and critical challenges facing the criminal justice system, the UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology is introducing a first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Mental Health Policy.
Full StoryUNT Dallas College of Law students will participate in the 2024 Nuremberg International Moot Court Competition, a respected global event that will be held in July in Germany.
Full StoryUNT Dallas College of Law 2024 graduate Zoe Kiraly and her father, John, a 2019 graduate, share a unique bond. More than parent and child, they both earned their law degrees from UNT Dallas – and only five years apart.
Full StoryA legend of the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law will retire on June 30. Ernest "Ernie" Higginbotham has been the facilitator of the Judge Louis A. Bedford Jr. Mentorship Program for nearly a decade. Under his leadership, the program has helped more than 800 graduates complete law school and enabled them to make valuable connections within the legal community.
Full StoryIn education, the "Three Rs" traditionally have meant Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. But what about the "Three Ws?" They were the focus of a first-of-its-kind conference held by the UNT Dallas Center for Socioeconomic Mobility Through Education (CSME) on March 29, 2024.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas broke ground for a new state-of-the-art STEM building that will serve students seeking high-demand healthcare careers and well-paying professional roles. It will open in 2026.
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As a daughter whose parents cycled in and out of the prison system, Angelica Gossett-Azbell knows all too well the damage that crime can do to a family. It was one of the reasons she earned a master's degree in criminal justice from UNT Dallas in 2024.
Full StoryStudents graduating in the UNT Dallas Spring 2024 class donated a record-high amount to the university's Senior Giving Campaign.
Full StoryUNT Dallas is launching its first free summer program for incoming freshmen to ensure they are prepared for college-level coursework. The Trail Ready Summer Bridge Program starts June 10. It runs for four weeks through July 3. A second, identical session runs from July 15 through August 8.
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Three 2024 UNT Dallas College of Law graduates, LaDyrian Cole, AnnaLiza Rodriguez, and Jamaria Rongey, are true Trailblazers. Through the challenges and opportunities of the past three years, this trio supported and encouraged each other through a unique connection.
Full StoryDallas Mavericks President and CEO Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall shared dramatic, emotional pieces of her personal and professional lives with hundreds of UNT Dallas students and their families at the Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2024.
Full StoryThe 2024 UNT Dallas College of Law Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, at the Majestic Theater in Dallas.
Full StoryUNT Dallas Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held Tuesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has named Keith Maddox as its new Chief Compliance Officer. The name of the office Maddox leads has also been changed to the Office of Compliance and Integrity.
Full StoryNabutsingso "Mimi" Hoshut, a student at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, was recently named champion of The Paper Chase, Baylor University's legal writing competition for Texas law school students.
Full StoryStudents, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and even out-of-town visitors gathered on the UNT Dallas campus on April 8, 2024, to observe a rare total solar eclipse as it cut across Texas.
Full StoryPotential students can get a close-up look at everything The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) offers during its annual spring open house, Trailblazer 360 Preview Day, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. UNT Dallas will welcome high school juniors, seniors, and college students considering a transfer so they can design the next steps of their educational journey.
Full StoryUNT Dallas Provost Betty Stewart is known for advocating innovation, blazing new trails, and shattering glass ceilings. On April 4, 2024, Dr. Stewart was honored for her many accomplishments, personal and professional, and on behalf of UNT Dallas, with a 2024 Women Who STEAM Award.
Full StoryDr. Warren von Eschenbach will serve as the Interim President of the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) beginning April 1, 2024. Dr. von Eschenbach will temporarily fill the position held for nine years by Bob Mong, who is retiring later this year. Mong moves to an Associate Chancellor position.
Full StoryDr. James Korku Agbodzakey, Director of the UNT Dallas SERCH Institute and professor of Public Leadership, recently received an extraordinary honor from the Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA). At COMPA's national conference in New Orleans, Dr. Agbodzakey was recognized with the 2024 Public Service Award. The accolade represents his work in the Dallas community and his contributions to public administration and service worldwide.
Full StoryThe UNT Dallas College of Law Community Lawyering Centers received $500,000 in new funding as part of a spending package signed by President Joe Biden over the weekend. The Centers provide free legal services to eligible residents and handle various kinds of cases.
Full StoryUniversity of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) College of Law Professor Cheryl Wattley has been awarded the 2024 Smith College Medal by her alma mater in honor of her leadership in legal education, criminal justice and civil rights.
Full StoryThe Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) has recognized the University of North Texas at Dallas’ landmark Ryan Tower with a 2024 PCI Design Award. The structure is one of just 19 projects nationwide to be selected for this honor.
Full StoryThe UNT Dallas Marketing & Communications Team has been honored for outstanding work on advertising and digital marketing projects.
Full StoryAfter years of planning and collaboration, The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and the City of Dallas announced a generous $10 million grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) towards a new Law Enforcement Training Center at UNT Dallas. The grant from CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund will significantly advance the design and construction process of the new police academy and represents the largest philanthropic contribution to UNT Dallas in the university’s history.
Full StoryUNT Dallas President Bob Mong has announced he will retire in July 2024 after nine years leading the university.
Full StoryA generous grant of $2 million from the Communities Foundation of Texas will establish the first endowed position at UNT Dallas, which will be held by the executive director of the Caruth Police Institute.
Full StoryUNT Dallas College of Law aims to inform attorneys and other legal practitioners, as well as laymen, by publishing relevant, timely and impactful content in the UNT Dallas Law Review. It circulates two student-led digital publications, On the Cusp and Accessible Law.
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In a wide-ranging survey, UNT Dallas alumni expressed their thoughts and opinions about their academic experience and the university's future.
Full StoryGraduating senior Cristian Medina will stay at UNT Dallas to earn an MBA. He plans to give back to his community by mentoring others, serving in government and running for political office.
Full StoryUNT Dallas graduating senior Lauren Herrera plans to become a dermatologist. She was inspired, in part, by her mother, who is also a UNT Dallas graduate.
Full StoryAs the United States approaches the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a group of esteemed Dallas journalists gathered at the UNT Dallas College of Law to share their memories, insights and experiences. A pioneering business leader and former Texas state legislator joined them in a provocative and enlightening discussion.
Full StoryUNT Dallas President Bob Mong has been recognized by the All Stars Project of Dallas for significantly impacting the lives of local youth. Mong was honored as an outstanding educational and community leader at the All Stars Project's 10th-anniversary celebration, A Decade of Development, on Oct. 30, 2023, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. He has served as UNT Dallas President since 2015.
Full StoryThe annual fall open house at UNT Dallas, known as True Blue, will welcome high school and transfer students and their families to campus on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Full StoryValerie Torres, a UNT Dallas sophomore, recently became the first recipient of the Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship, named for UNT Dallas President Bob Mong.
Full StoryUNT Dallas Police Chief Christopher Shaw has been recognized by law enforcement peers as one of its "40 Under 40" for his commitment to protecting and serving the main campus and College of Law. He accepted an award for the honor from International Association of Police Chiefs.
Full StoryUNT Dallas men, including students, faculty and staff, and their women supporters walked a mile around campus in high heels to raise awareness about sexual violence.
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The University of North Texas College of Law held a candlelight vigil and special event to recognize men and women who were exonerated after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. It was the first annual event by the law school's Joyce Brown Innocence Clinic to mark International Wrongful Conviction Recognition Day each October 2.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has scored the best in North Texas on two newly released rankings of colleges and universities in Texas and across the country. This is the third month in a row that respected, national evaluations have positioned UNT Dallas as a top choice in North Texas. The three reviews are by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly and Money.
Full StorySome of the brightest young minds in North Texas shared the stage at the inaugural "Great Scientist Soiree" on Aug. 30. It was the first science fair of the new school year, hosted by UNT Dallas and Wipro, a leading technology services and consulting company with an extensive presence in North Texas. Talented elementary, middle and high school students demonstrated their ideas, posed for photographs and received trophies. The fair showcased 35 projects by 53 students from first grade to high school sophomores attending 27 schools.
Full StoryUNT Dallas has named Jennifer Skinner its new Dean of Students and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
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Texas Blue Chip Program stands as a vital support system for law enforcement personnel during the most challenging junctures of their careers. The urgency of this program is underscored by the distressing statistic that Texas recorded the highest number of law enforcement officer suicides in 2022, with a total of 16 lives lost.
Full StoryFor 30 years, the esteemed Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program has empowered students by providing paid summer internships. This summer it celebrated its 30th anniversary with an event attended by current students, alumni and State Sen. Royce West, who founded the program in 1993.
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The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) received the highest rating of all North Texas colleges and universities surveyed in the latest Money Magazine annual "Best Colleges in America" report. UNT Dallas is the only college or university in the DFW region to score 4.5 (out of 5) and one of only six statewide.
Full StoryJack Allday, the first athletic director at UNT Dallas, passed away over the weekend.
Full StorySeven fortunate UNT Dallas students spent their summer imagining, designing, and building their own, unique creations using new 3D printers, in a first-of-its-kind course.
Full StoryMrs. Eleanor Conrad, the widow of Dr. Emmett J. Conrad, passed away this week at the age of 99.
Full StoryUNT Dallas is pleased to announce Ms. Kelly R. Perry as its second Athletic Director. Head Men’s Basketball Coach Josh Howard will add Associate Athletic Director duties to his portfolio.
Full StoryUNT Dallas College of Law Welcomes Katie Powley - Assistant Director of Admissions
Full StoryUNT Dallas students attending a 'Growth Mindset Boot Camp" are learning how and why belief in yourself is important to achieve goals, dreams and success.
Full StoryUNTD College of Law Prepares for Nuremberg International Moot Court Competition
Full StoryFor the first time, The University of North Texas at Dallas is partnering with the University of Southern Mississippi to offer a unique Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in economic development.
Full StoryUNT Dallas College of Law team selected to argue in world's top moot court competition
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has named Dr. Jason Garrett as its new dean of the School of Business. Dr. Garrett is an experienced leader and administrator, known for innovation and collaboration.
Full StoryTwo area high school students have been awarded scholarships by the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) after outstanding performances in a recent global STEM-related event.
Full StoryA new academic program at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) offers aspiring principals an opportunity to specialize in leading STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) schools. And it comes with an added bonus: free tuition and no fees through a grant from the Texas Instruments Foundation.
Full StoryUNTD and the North Texas Food Bank will partner to bring the monthly drive-thru mobile food pantry to campus.
Full StoryFive UNT Dallas students are teaming up to create solutions for the food insecurity problem in the community surrounding the university.
Full StoryA record number of students are graduating from The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) in the Spring 2023 class. It is the largest in the university’s history, with more than 600 students earning undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students at the university’s four schools received their diplomas and celebrated their achievements during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 9, at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.
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Science was always the top subject for UNT Dallas student Brian Valero. And gaming has always been his favorite hobby. He excelled at both over the past three years at UNT Dallas. Now, he is celebrating unlike any other graduating senior. Not only will Brian walk the commencement stage to accept his Bachelor of Science in Biology diploma, but he was part of the UNT Dallas esports team that won the university’s first-ever championship victory just a few weeks ago.
Full StoryGrowing up, Eduardo Hernandez’s parents would always ask him, "How does this work?" If he didn’t already know, he would find the answer. That curiosity and comfort with technology eventually led to the UNT Dallas student earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Information Technology.
Full StoryAs the oldest of four children, UNT Dallas senior Luis Mata set an important example for his younger siblings. He is the first in his family to graduate from college. They will follow in his footsteps. As a future entrepreneur, he hopes to set an example for those who want to pursue their dreams of running or owning a business.
Full StoryFrom homeless and depressed to Student Government Association President and McNair Scholar, UNT Dallas senior Jessica Armstead beat the odds and overcame obstacles to achieve academic success.
Full StoryMore than 300 thought leaders from diverse backgrounds gathered at The Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas for Advancing Socioeconomic Mobility 2023, a two-day conference focused on innovative approaches to address challenges students face as they seek educational and career opportunities.
Full StoryThe UNT Dallas Center for Socioeconomic Mobility Through Education is hosting the first-ever Advancing Socioeconomic Mobility Conference in Dallas on April 20 and 21.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has named Dr. Jose E. da Silva Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. Dr. da Silva has been serving as Vice President of Student Access and Success on an interim basis since October 2022.
Full StoryTo diversify the talent pipeline in the financial services industry, Texas Capital Bank and The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) announced a new partnership to help provide college students a pathway to a commercial banking career.
Full StoryThe mother of Texas state Sen. Royce West, Gloria Ashford, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 92. In announcing his mother's death, Sen. West said, "May she rest in His arms and rise when He calls for us all. Please keep my family in your prayers."
Full StoryThe UNT Dallas College of Law moot court team recently won the Best Brief award at the American Bar Association moot court competition.
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The University of North Texas at Dallas is opening its campus on Saturday, April 1, 2023 to high school juniors, seniors and college students considering a transfer so they can design the next steps of their educational journey.
Full StoryDr. Williams is among six women chosen for their groundbreaking leadership by Dallas-based Cheryl Magazine and the non-profit Soul Reborn in recognition of Women’s History Month.
Full StoryThe Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship will provide financial assistance for UNT Dallas students and recognize Mong’s distinguished journalism career
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has been awarded a $150,000 grant by Texas Health Resources to study emerging and innovative approaches to healthcare developed during the pandemic.
Full StoryIn celebration of Black History Month, the UNT Dallas Rising Blazers will host a special viewing of the African American Pioneers in STEAM Museum Showcase Feb. 11-12 and Feb. 16-17 at the UNT Dallas Innovation Center, 4315 S. Lancaster Rd., Suite 180, Dallas.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas has achieved the highest rankings in two key categories of the 2022 Texas Public University Report Card, an annual statewide review conducted by educational non-profit ScholarShot.
Full StoryThe Caruth Police Institute (CPI) at The University of North Texas at Dallas has announced a partnership with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) at Texas State University to provide research-based active shooter training to save lives and protect communities.
Full StoryThe grant will allow UNT Dallas to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training free of charge to a broad range of individuals, increasing their ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness, de-escalate a crisis and identify resources available in the community.
Full StoryDuring a meaningful and emotional morning at UNT Dallas, 35 individuals from 17 countries took their oath of citizenship during a ceremony led by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Full StoryThis month's food distribution will include a Thanksgiving turkey for the first 250 families, thanks to Tom Thumb / Albertsons.
Full StoryThe expo is intended to provide a welcoming platform for students and organizations to engage in discussions regarding public safety organizations’ visons and missions, what they do on a daily basis, and for students to ask any questions they may have.
Full StoryThe funding provides multi-year scholarships for Texas Early College High School graduates to enroll in and successfully complete a bachelor’s degree program at UNT Dallas.
Full StorySouth Texas College and the UNT Dallas Caruth Police Institute have entered a first-of-its-kind partnership to offer law enforcement leadership training for departments across the Rio Grande Valley at the college’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr.
Full StoryTony Sanchez, a veteran human resource leader, joined the University of North Texas at Dallas on September 26 as the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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On September 29th, 2022, a public dedication of the statue honoring Adelfa Botello Callejo was held. The ceremony at the historic Main Street Garden park was a lively tribute to honor the first Mexican-American woman to practice law in Dallas, Texas. Heartfelt speeches and joyful songs were heard throughout the eastern end of downtown, with the 1,000-pound bronze statue of Adelfa Callejo powerfully looming in the foreground.
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas Police Department will host its second annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 4, from 5-8 p.m.
Full StoryA beautiful day in North Texas was the perfect day to celebrate teachers as the Cotton Bowl Foundation and College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation teamed up once again to award grants to three organizations as a part of the Big Day for Teachers
Full StoryWith an eye toward the sky and the future, the University of North Texas at Dallas celebrated the dedication and opening of Ryan Tower with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, September 13.
Full StoryU.S. News & World Report ranks UNT Dallas No. 21 as a Top Public School and No. 23 as a Top Performer Social Mobility, both in the Regional Universities West category.
Full StoryUNT Dallas is pleased to announce that Dr. Milan Sevak has been selected as the inaugural Executive Director of the UNT Dallas Center for Socioeconomic Mobility through Education.
Full StoryIn conjunction with National Suicide Prevention Week, officials from law enforcement, the Texas Legislature and the UNT Dallas Caruth Police Institute gathered today to raise awareness of the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN)
Full StoryThe University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has named Dr. Macario Hernandez as its first Chief of Staff. Dr. Hernandez was selected as the top candidate for the position after a nationwide search.
Full StoryHector Govea joined UNT Dallas as the new University Registrar in Spring 2022. With the university poised to launch new online programming and strengthen academic pathways, Mr. Govea was ready and eager to take on the new responsibilities after a recent stint as University Registrar at Tarleton State University.
Full StoryLisa Fields was recently selected as the inaugural Director of Special Projects and Outreach with responsibility for special projects, sponsored project activities, outreach initiatives, development activities and stakeholder communication.
Full StoryThe space is where Oswald was incarcerated after the assassination and where he was shot to death by strip club operator Jack Ruby.
Full StoryChief Shaw spent 10 weeks at the prestigious FBI National Academy, an elite training program for which only 1% of the nation’s law enforcement officers are invited to participate.
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Rossina Ortega Receives Fifth Circuit Scholarship
Full Story8th Annual Judge's Gavel Motion Competition
Full StoryTexas law enforcement officers have a new tool to support their mental health.
Full StoryBlack Law Students Association and the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition, launch Pass Her The Gavel Campaign in support of the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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As the UNT Dallas College of Law opened the doors to its new home, Texas state Sen. Royce West recalled praying on an airplane a few years ago for occasions such as Thursday's ceremonical event. Sen. West beamed with pride at the magnificence of the law facility, which has undergone a $71 million top-to-bottom renovation. The building in downtown Dallas, where President John
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The University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law celebrated a monumental moment in its young history Thursday afternoon, welcoming visitors for the first time into its new Law Center, the former historic Old City Hall in downtown Dallas, following a $71 million top-to-bottom restoration. The building that opened in 1914 as Dallas’ City Hall at 106 S. Harwood Street, and
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Texas Senator Royce West, whose vision for urban Dallas students to attain a quality and affordable education at a public university created UNT Dallas, was unable to attend our Spring Commencement last Friday due to legislative duties in Austin. However, Sen. West was certainly there in spirit, and in words, as Arthur Lumzy, UNT Dallas Director of Career Services, read his
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On Thursday, Jan. 24, the University of North Texas at Dallas hosted its second Experiential Learning Fair event of the 2018-19 school year. Under the direction of Project Coordinator Eronia King, students interacted with over 35 companies in hopes of landing an internship or full-time job opportunity. For more information, contact Mrs. King at eronia.king@untdallas.edu or
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UNT Dallas prides itself on welcoming a diverse student body. Our more than 3,750 students span just about every race, religion, economic background and, yes, even age. Meet Ora Lee Foster, a member of UNT Dallas’ Fall 2018 graduating class. On Dec. 14, 2018, she beamed a smile as big as the Inspired Body of Christ auditorium as she practically glided across the stage. At age
Full StoryOn Thursday, Dec. 13, the National Society of Leadership and Success group held its induction ceremony for students. NSLS, which is the largest national organization on campus, serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.
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The University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law continues to make a name for itself as an emerging force in the state on the strength of its students. Kamran Anwar set a new standard last week by winning the 2018 The Paper Chase Legal Writing Competition, which crowns the best practical writer in all of the Texas law schools. All three UNT Dallas College of Law students
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Join the movement and help us raise funds for UNT Dallas Foundation. To commemorate our fifth year of participation with North Texas Giving Day we are asking you to share our fundraising page with FIVE friends or family members. This year 100% of donations received for North Texas Giving Day will help fund student scholarships. Here are THREE ways for you to join the movement:
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