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Lifelong Learner: Great Grandmother Graduates with Psychology Degree

At 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.

Future Doctor Driven to Find Cure for Disease That Ails His Mother

Class 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.

Fall 2024 Commencement Set for Dec. 17 at Texas Trust CU Theatre

More 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.

Food Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 23 Will Help Families with Thanksgiving Meals

UNT 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.

UNT Dallas Esports Teams Advance to Playoffs

Criminal Justice & Public Safety Expo Draws Hundreds of High School Students

Hundreds 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.

On Nov. 2, 'True Blue Preview Day' Welcomes High School and Transfer Students

At 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.

UNT Dallas Rises in Three Categories of U.S. News 'Best Colleges' Rankings

The 2025 Best Colleges Rankings by U.S. News & World Report show UNT Dallas climbed even higher in three key categories among Regional West institutions.

Dalon's Success Story: How Internships Open Doors and Create New Opportunities

Dalon 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.

National Night Out Event on Oct. 1 Aims to Build Bridges Between Police and Community

The 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."

College of Law Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Gala Event

Students, 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.

Study Abroad Program to Expand Thanks to Grant from U.S. State Department

The 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.

Law Professor Cheryl Wattley Wins Exoneration of Ben Spencer, Wrongfully Convicted 37 Year Ago

With 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.

New Wellness Program "Blue Steel: Building Resilient Trailblazers" Launches Soon

An 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.

Bilingual Educators Honor Dr. Uvaldina Janecek with Lifetime Membership Award

Dr. 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.

From Boxing Ring to Courtroom, Meet the Law Student Who Can Knock Out His Opponents

Meet 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.

School of Business Professor Dr. Ajamu Loving Honored for Making History and Teaching Financial Literacy

UNT 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.

Emergency Preparedness Day Will Inform Campus & Public About Safety

University 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.

New Partnership Will Make Transferring to UNT Dallas Easier and Faster

Known 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.

Spotlight Shines on Science and Math Students And Their Insightful Research Projects

Aspiring 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.

Law Professor Cheryl Wattley Authors Autobiography of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

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.

School of Education Partners with Dallas ISD for First Teacher Residency Program

In 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.

With Threats on the Rise, College of Law Hosts Judicial Safety Event

The 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.

Criminal Justice Department Launches Innovative Online Graduate Degree with Mental Health Policy Concentration

Recognizing 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.

Law Students Will Compete on World Stage in 2024 Nuremberg Moot Court

UNT 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.

This Father's Day is Special for Dad and Daughter College of Law Alumni

UNT 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.

Farewell to Legal Mentorship Icon Ernie Higginbotham

A 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.

State-of-the-Art STEM Building Will Transform Campus, Provide Healthcare Pathways

The 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.

Students Learn the "Three W's" at Socioeconomic Conference

In 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.

Spring 2024 Graduates Donate Record Amount for Future Students

Students graduating in the UNT Dallas Spring 2024 class donated a record-high amount to the university's Senior Giving Campaign.

Criminal Justice Graduate Aims to Help Those Facing Challenges She Had to Overcome

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.

Trail Ready Summer Bridge Program for Incoming Freshmen Starts June 10

UNT 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.

Graduates Hear Heartfelt, Inspirational Message from Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall

Dallas 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.

Meet the Trailblazing Trio Who Succeeded Through Motivation and Collaboration

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.

2024 College of Law Commencement Set for May 18 at Majestic Theater

The 2024 UNT Dallas College of Law Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, at the Majestic Theater in Dallas.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies Set For May 14

UNT 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.

Keith Maddox Named Chief Compliance Officer

The 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.

College of Law Student Wins Prestigious Legal Writing Award

Nabutsingso “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.

Eyes on the Skies: How the April 8 Eclipse Became a Teaching and Learning Opportunity

Students, 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.

'Trailblazer 360' Welcomes High School, Transfer and Graduate Students on Saturday, April 6

Potential 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.

UNT Dallas Welcomes Interim President Dr. Warren von Eschenbach

Dr. 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.

College of Law Receives $500,000 in New Federal Funding for Community Lawyering Centers

The 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.

Ryan Tower Recognized with Design Award

The 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.

College of Law Professor Cheryl Wattley Honored by Smith College

University 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.

Marketing & Communications Team Wins Educational Advertising Awards

The UNT Dallas Marketing & Communications Team has been honored for outstanding work on advertising and digital marketing projects.

New Law Enforcement Training Center Coming to UNT Dallas Following Largest-Ever Gift

After 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.

University President Bob Mong Announces He Will Retire in July

UNT Dallas President Bob Mong has announced he will retire in July 2024 after nine years leading the university.

$2 Million Donation Will Create First Endowed Position in UNT Dallas History

A 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.

Two UNT Dallas Law Review Publications Offer Expert Insight and Analysis

UNT 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.

Alumni Share Opinions About Their Experiences and Future of UNT Dallas

In a wide-ranging survey, UNT Dallas alumni expressed their thoughts and opinions about their academic experience and the university's future.

2023 Graduate Plans Career in Politics and Government, But First an MBA

Graduating 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.

Senior Dreams of Becoming a Doctor, After Following Her Mom to UNT Dallas

UNT 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.

College of Law Remembers Assassination of JFK 60 Years Later

As 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.

President Bob Mong Honored by All Star Project of Dallas for Impacting Lives of Youth

UNT 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.

True Blue Preview Day on Nov. 4 Will Welcome High School and Transfer Students

The 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.

First Recipient of Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship is Named

Valerie Torres, a UNT Dallas sophomore, recently became the first recipient of the Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship, named for UNT Dallas President Bob Mong.

Police Chief Christopher Shaw Named to "40 Under 40" List of Law Enforcement Leaders

UNT 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.

UNT Dallas Men Walk a Mile in High Heels for an Important Cause

UNT 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.

College of Law Recognizes Wrongfully Convicted Texans Who Were Exonerated

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.

UNT Dallas Scores Highest in North Texas on U.S. News and Washington Monthly College Rankings

The 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.

Innovative Young Inventors Take Center Stage at UNT Dallas-Wipro K-12 Science Fair

Some 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.

Jennifer Skinner Named UNT Dallas Dean of Students

UNT Dallas has named Jennifer Skinner its new Dean of Students and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

New CPI Program Offers Free Mental Health Services to Law Enforcement Officers

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.

Dr. Emmett J Conrad Leadership Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

For 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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UNT Dallas Scores Highest of All North Texas Colleges in Money Magazine Ratings

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.

Athletic Director Jack Allday Remembered for Many Talents, Generosity and Kindness

Jack Allday, the first athletic director at UNT Dallas, passed away over the weekend.

Students Design and Create 3D Models in First-of-its-Kind Course

Seven 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.

Remembering Education and Civil Rights Advocate Eleanor Conrad

Mrs. Eleanor Conrad, the widow of Dr. Emmett J. Conrad, passed away this week at the age of 99.

Kelly R. Perry Named Athletic Director, Coach Josh Howard Associate A.D.

UNT 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.

UNT Dallas COL Welcomes Katie Powley as Assistant Director of Admissions

UNT Dallas College of Law Welcomes Katie Powley - Assistant Director of Admissions

In Boot Camp, Students Learn a 'Growth Mindset' Can Help Them Succeed

UNT Dallas students attending a 'Growth Mindset Boot Camp" are learning how and why belief in yourself is important to achieve goals, dreams and success.

UNT Dallas College of Law Team Gears Up for Intense Global Contest

UNTD College of Law Prepares for Nuremberg International Moot Court Competition

New Joint MBA Program Specializes in Economic Development

For 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.

UNTD College of Law Team Invited to International Moot Court Competition

UNT Dallas College of Law team selected to argue in world's top moot court competition

Dr. Jason Garrett Named Dean of the School of Business

The 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.

UNT Dallas Awards Scholarships to Two North Texas Science Standouts

Two 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.

Innovative Educational Program Will Develop Principals for STEM Schools

A 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.

Students Tackle Food Insecurity Through 'Design Thinking' Solutions

Five UNT Dallas students are teaming up to create solutions for the food insecurity problem in the community surrounding the university.

Spring 2023 Commencement Marks Record Number of Graduates

A 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.

Brian’s STEM Strengths: From Biology Student to Esports Champion

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.

Luis' Story of Success: Student, Leader, Mentor

As 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.

Eduardo’s Experience: From First-Generation College Student to Fortune 500 Employee

Growing 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.

Jessica's Journey: From the Streets to the Commencement Stage

From 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.

Center for Socioeconomic Mobility Through Education Hosts First Conference

More 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.

UNT Dallas Hosts First Advancing Socioeconomic Mobility Conference

The UNT Dallas Center for Socioeconomic Mobility Through Education is hosting the first-ever Advancing Socioeconomic Mobility Conference in Dallas on April 20 and 21.

Dr. Jose da Silva Named Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

The 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.

Remembering Gloria Morris Ashford, Mother of State Sen. Royce West

The 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.”

Law Students Shine in Moot Court Competition

The UNT Dallas College of Law moot court team recently won the Best Brief award at the American Bar Association moot court competition.

High School, Transfer and Graduate Students Invited to 'Trailblazer 360' Open House April 1

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.

Vice President of Advancement Dr. Monica Williams Honored as One of Six "Women of Influence"

Dr. 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.

Dallas Morning News Names New Scholarship in Honor of UNT Dallas President Bob Mong

The Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship will provide financial assistance for UNT Dallas students and recognize Mong’s distinguished journalism career

UNT Dallas to Study Community Healthcare Innovations Developed During COVID-19 Pandemic

The 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.

African American Pioneers in STEAM Museum Opens at UNTD Innovation Center

In 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.

UNT Dallas Earns Best Rankings in Annual Texas Public University Report Card

The 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.

CPI Announces Active Shooter Training Partnership With Goal To Save Lives

The 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.

$625,000 Awarded to UNTD From The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration

The 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.

New US Citizens Take Oath at Immigration Service held at UNT Dallas

During 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).

Thanksgiving Food Distribution To Be Held Nov. 12, Thanks to NTFB and Tom Thumb / Albertsons

This month's food distribution will include a Thanksgiving turkey for the first 250 families, thanks to Tom Thumb / Albertsons.

Public Safety Career Expo to be held Nov. 4

The 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.

$1.5 Million Grant From Greater Texas Foundation To Help Early College High School Students Complete Bachelor's

The 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.

Tony Sanchez Named New Chief Human Resources Officer

Tony Sanchez, a veteran human resource leader, joined the University of North Texas at Dallas on September 26 as the Chief Human Resources Officer.

South Texas College Partners with CPI To Offer High-Level Training

South 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.

Adelfa Callejo – A Special Tribute for the Texas Trailblazer

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.

UNTD Police Dept. Hosts National Night Out October 4

The 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.

Cotton Bowl Foundation, CFP Foundation Celebrate Big Day for Teachers at UNT Dallas

A 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

UNT Dallas Celebrates A $2 Million Gift With Dedication of Ryan Tower

With 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.

UNT Dallas Achieves Highest Ranking in History

U.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.

CPI, State Government, Law Enforcement, Spotlight New Peer Network To Save Lives

In 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)

Dr. Milan Sevak Announced As Executive Director of the Center for Socioeconomic Mobility Through Education

UNT 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.

Dr. Macario Hernandez Named First Chief of Staff

The 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.

Registrar’s Office Making Changes to Support Students and Employees

Hector 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.

University Advancement Welcomes New Director of Special Projects

Lisa 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.

UNTD and JFK: Site where Oswald was shot has new exhibit

The space is where Oswald was incarcerated after the assassination and where he was shot to death by strip club operator Jack Ruby.

UNT Dallas Police Chief Christopher Shaw Trains at FBI National Academy

Chief 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.

Rossina Ortega Student Highlight

Rossina Ortega Receives Fifth Circuit Scholarship

UNT Dallas COL Student Takes 1st Place at Annual Judge’s Gavel Motion Competition

8th Annual Judge's Gavel Motion Competition

CPI at UNT Dallas Announces Launch of Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network

Texas law enforcement officers have a new tool to support their mental health.

Pass Her The Gavel Campaign Launches in Support of Historic Supreme Court Nomination

Black 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.

UNT Dallas to Host Trailblazer 360 Preview Day April 9

Open house event for prospective students and their families

UNT Dallas Ranks Among Top Universities for Social Mobility

UNT Dallas Partners with North Texas Food Bank

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will partner to bring a drive-thru mobile food pantry to campus on Friday, March 25 from 9 a.m. – noon.

UNT Dallas Earns 2022-23 Military Friendly® School Designation

UNT Dallas is designated Military Friendly®

UNT Dallas School of Human Services is Now The School of Behavioral Health and Human Services (BHHS)

School of Human Services has a new name

UNT Dallas Trailblazer Basketball Players Receive Post-Season Conference Awards

UNT Dallas Selects New Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

New Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

College of Law Receives Full Approval From American Bar Association

Trailblazer Care Pantry: Blazing a New Trail Toward Student Success

New resource to help students in need

Stacey Neal (Mayfield) Combest, Law Alumna, Receives Gubernatorial Appointment

Congratulations to Stacey Neal (Mayfield) Combest, J.D. for her gubernatorial appointment. Ms. Combest is a 2018 graduate of the UNT Dallas College of Law.

UNT Dallas Celebrates Opening of 4315 Innovation Center

Law Professor Receives Sloan Foundation Grant

UNT Dallas College of Law professor receives Sloan Foundation grant to study effects of clean energy transition on Native American tribes

Spring 2022 Update

Business Law Forum Gives Students Practical Legal Experience

The Office of Career and Professional Development has partnered with Bell Nunnally to launch the Bell Nunnally/UNT Dallas College of Law Business Law Forum. The pilot program is designed to expose law students to business law and transactional practice areas.

Campus hosts Texas Philanthropy Leadership Circle

Another indication that the UNT Dallas name and the university's unique mission are gaining traction in southern Dallas and beyond, UNT Dallas on Wednesday welcomed the Texas Philanthropy Leadership Circle to campus. The two-hour visit with members of numerous foundations and organizations consisted of a campus tour, lunch as President Bob Mong detailed the university's

Dr. Hobson appointed Special Assistant to the President: Partnerships and Initiatives

CPI Receives $2 Million from The Texas Instruments Foundation

UNT Dallas has been awarded a four-year, $2 million gift by the Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation. The project focuses on creating an Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project™ Center of Excellence at the Caruth Police Institute.

UNTD Law hosts Kennedy book event with Sixth Floor Museum

College of Law Announces New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Dallas (April 22, 2021) – The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is extending its reach across counties in a new partnership – Tarrant To & Through (T3). The university recently joined the T3 Partnership, collaborating in an area-wide effort to ensure that Tarrant County students receive the education they need to succeed in today’s workforce and start on a path

On April 7, UNT Dallas celebrated student accomplishments in the literary and visual arts at the virtual JAG Arts Celebration. Graduate and undergraduate students in all academic programs of study were invited to submit original works in poetry, prose, or visual arts (in English or Spanish) for a chance to win a cash prize and have their work published in the Daedalus Arts

UPDATE: (April 15, 2021) The Mobile Food Pantry event planned for April 16 has been rescheduled due to the high probability of rain. The new date is Friday, April 30, 9 a.m.-noon, (Dallas) — The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will partner to bring a drive-thru mobile food pantry to campus on Friday, April 16 from 9 a.m. –

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has awarded $650,000 to the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and Navarro College as part of the Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant Program.

March 19, 2021 - UNT Dallas College of Law is Ranked #1 in the country for Law School Diversity. preLaw / National Jurist Magazine announced the Top 25 law schools in their Winter 2021 Edition which was published this month. While racial disparity remains in America, many institutions of higher learning are stepping up recruitment efforts to attract the best and brightest

At a time when many universities are faced with declining enrollment, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) continues to grow.

(Dallas) — The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will partner to bring a drive-thru mobile food pantry to campus on Friday, March 19 from 9 a.m. – noon. This free, drive-thru service is available to all community members in need of support as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create health and economic challenges throughout

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will partner to bring a drive-thru mobile food pantry to campus on Friday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. – noon. This free, drive-thru service is available to students, faculty, staff, and all community members in need of support as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create health and economic

The Caruth Police Institute (CPI) has been approved to bring the ABLE training program to the Dallas Police Department starting in February of this year. ABLE or Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement is a national training program that provides practical active bystandership strategies and tactics to law enforcement officers to help reduce mistakes.

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) continue to partner and offer support for families in need. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create extremely difficult health and economic challenges throughout Texas. Many UNT Dallas neighboring communities have been hard-hit by illness and unemployment and still need support. In an

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has been selected, by State Senator Royce West, to manage the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program. The program transitioned from the Office of Senator West to UNT Dallas in December. The application window for the 2021 Class of the Conrad Program is open Dec. 7, 2020 – Jan. 4, 2021. The program is open to all

UNT Dallas College of Law celebrated the 105th anniversary of its new home, known for decades as Old City Hall. Erected in 1914, the majestic Municipal Building, situated on the corner of Main St. and South Harwood St., recently was resurrected after years of sitting dormant to become the UNT Dallas Law Center. In its previous incarnation, the building served as the staging

Texas opened early voting on Tuesday, October 13. Although this early voting was extended to accommodate turnout in light of the special circumstances, Governor Abbott refused to expand who was allowed to vote by mail. More recently, he limited the number of boxes for voters to deliver mail-in ball to one per county. In Harris County where Houston is, that means there is only

A Lesson in Voting from Asst. Prof. Brian Owsley

For the past few weeks, the university has conducted student surveys, polled employees and followed the progression of COVID-19 cases throughout Dallas county. Based on this information, the university will continue to operate in a safety-first mode and will offer Spring 2021 courses in a virtual learning format.

UNTD Wins DFW Mock Trial Competition

Congratulations to the UNT Dallas COL students Fernando Leal-Calandra, Chase Miller, Anthony Lyons and Aubrey Eyrolles for their First Place win in the inaugural DFW Metroplex Mock Trial Competition! Fernando Leal-Calandra was also awarded Best Advocate for the entire competition!

Law Center Wins AIA Dallas Design Award

Congratulations to UNT Dallas College of Law for receiving another preservation honor. The Design Awards has designated the UNT Dallas Law Center as a 2020 Winner for its responsiveness to beauty, poetry, site condition and context, inspiration, process, and environmental, economic, and social impact.

University of North Texas at Dallas, the fastest-growing public university in the state, has once again set a new standard for enrollment, eclipsing the 4,000-student mark for the first time. Official enrollment for Fall 2019 is 4,059, a year-to-year increase that hit our goal of 8% annual growth. "The strategies we have implemented to recruit local urban Dallas students,

The UNT Dallas Faculty Senate hands out its four annual awards.

UNT Dallas makes a successful collegiate athletics debut at the Crusader Invitational.

Trailblazing university forges ahead despite COVID-19 challenges.

The UNT Dallas Faculty Alliance has its hands full each year whittling down an excellent group of candidates for its annual awards. With faculty growing each year, and the bar on exceptional work continually being raised, selecting the 2018-19 award winners was no easy task. Those winners were announced by Provost Betty Stewart during Thursday's Convocation ceremony.

UNT Dallas is growing in myriad ways, from its student body to number of degree plans offered to the campus itself. At Thursday's Convocation, another new measure of growth took hold -- the start of a Trailblazer tradition. At the end of convocation, the first one held in the newly opened Student Center, the first-year students in attendance rose in unison, each holding a

Professor Robert O. Harris Jr., one of the foremost collectors of Walt Whitman books and papers in the world, is lending selections from his extensive private collection to be exhibited at SMU’s DeGolyer Library in celebration of the great American poet’s 200th birthday. The exhibit, “All Goes Onward and Outward: Walt Whitman at 200,” opens Thursday, September 12, at the

Arthur Bradford spent his career in the corporate sector at companies such as Walmart, JC Penney and PepsiCo

UNT Dallas students Carlos Martinez-Flores (from left in photo), Daisy López-Martinez, Patricia Masek and Yarik Molina emerged from an international grant competition with an impressive third-place finish, scholarship money and a $4,000 grant to develop their project: The Hispanic Educational Empowerment Project. The foursome, all Spanish minors, submitted their application

A new era at the University of North Texas at Dallas kicked off Monday with the most anticipated grand-opening event in the young history of the institution: the 131,000-square-foot Student Center. Appropriately held on the first day of classes so many of UNT Dallas' record student body of more than 4,100 students could attend, the buzz on campus was, well, just how much this

The Student Center is a leader in energy and environmental design.

To promote the launch of its national Blockchain Innovation Challenge, the American Council on Education gives a shoutout to UNT Dallas and its partners.

Research awards will help ensure UNT Dallas Public Health graduates are equipped with career-ready skills in data analytics critical to solving today's public health challenges.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take an enormous economic toll on many in southern Dallas, UNT Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank bring back a disaster relief mobile food pantry to campus.

Community Youth Development Rising Blazers grant is up and running with a virtual summer camp from students and parents.

X-Culture project puts UNT Dallas students at the center of real business challenges.

Now more than ever it is important for UNT Dallas to afford opportunities to minority-owned businesses in our area and Texas.

President Bob Mong addresses students, faculties and staff about the Fall 2020 semester.

To commemorate Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the U.S., the UNT Dallas main campus and the College of Law will close on Friday, June 19.

UNT Dallas students were determined to continue to deliver health education workshops to local 10th-graders in the face of COVID-19.

UNT Dallas professors have their study published in the Linguistic Society of America's distinguished journal, Language.

The Principal Impact Collaborative (PIC) at the University of North Texas at Dallas this week announced its 2020 cohort of 23 principals from school districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

The new University of North Texas at Dallas athletics program, scheduled to begin competition this fall, has been officially invited to become a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference.

UNT Dallas Responds will bring together students, faculty, staff and the community for a virtual discussion of today's most pressing issues, and call to action.

A statement from UNT Dallas President Bob Mong.

826 will foster a vibrant and encouraging environment for our young, urban Dallas students to explore their passions and creativity, to share their ideas and advocate for their communities, UNT Dallas President Bob Mong says.

Dr. Sheryl Santos-Hatchett spent a decade helping to build UNT Dallas the School of Education. Now she's the first professor granted emeritus status.

Because of the COVID-19 crisis, students are advised to attend a university close to home that, like UNT Dallas, can deliver a completely virtual curriculum.

Forced to cancel the traditonal commencement ceremony due to COVID-19, UNT Dallas announces plans to livestream a graduate tribute.

Lewis Giles becomes the first College of Law recipient of this Leadership & Involvement award.

In this time of crisis, UNT Dallas will not require students to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission.

Melawn Dineen, a graduate student in Public Leadership, is offering free lawn services to anyone who can use a helping hand during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Marine Corps veteran and a highly involved student at UNT Dallas, Dineen seeks to aid faculty, staff members, UNT Dallas police officers, and many others. “I’m looking for nurses, doctors, firefighters, police officers,

On May 31, Dr. Sheryl Santos-Hatchett’s distinguished career as an educator heads into retirement. Dr. Santos-Hatchett served as the founding dean of the School of Education (2010-15) and over the last five years she’s been a professor of Bilingual Education. Because of COVID-19, we are missing out on being around Dr. Santos-Hatchett’s infectious positive personality on

The University of North Texas at Dallas has made GreenLight Credentials’ innovative digital platform available to students, allowing them to take control of their academic records. UNT Dallas is focused on growing enrollment, supporting student success and providing greater opportunities for a first-rate education that yields career results -- without increasing the financial

So much of what Arthur Lumzy does as Director of Career Services is dependent on interpersonal interaction, whether it’s strategizing one-on-one with a student or delivering dozens of employers directly to our students on campus. Arthur’s job fairs are second-to-none. Obviously, COVID-19 has put a stop to all of that. It hasn’t stopped Arthur from keeping the department as

Seven UNT Dallas students are leading a project designed to highlight Texas companies that are making a positive social impact during the COVID-19 crisis. While the students are learning remotely due to the COVID-19 crisis, they are working on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Tracker. The project identifies Texas companies that have made a “good deed” contribution to

Thursday’s North Texas Food Bank mobile pantry was the third one held on the UNT Dallas campus in the span of one month, and put the crisis into perspective: Many southern Dallas residents are in dire need of food during the COVID-19 pandemic. With each mobile food drive, the line of cars has grown longer. For four hours Thursday, the Texas National Guard loaded boxes of food

Written By, Angela Morris John Kiraly, a UNT Dallas College of Law graduate who learned this month he passed the Texas bar exam, has volunteered for three weeks in the patient administration department of a pop-up hospital in a tennis center in New York. When he learned he had passed the Texas bar exam, John Kiraly was as excited and relieved as any law graduate. But he might

Osvaldo Rojas is a sophomore Information Technology major and has been a student worker for the UNT Dallas Office of Information Technology (OIT) since 2018. Like all of us, Osvaldo is working remotely from home, and he helps to ensure that UNT Dallas and College of Law faculty, staff and students are fully functioning technologically. Keeping our university community

The University of North Texas at Dallas has hired Sabrina Hodge to serve as Supervisor of the newly created Trailblazer Elite program. Trailblazer Elite provides strategic services and resources to 18-22-year-olds who are first generation students and starting college for the first time. The program is designed to promote student retention and ensure that these students

UNT Dallas senior Alisha “Carmen” Wilson is a public health major on track to graduate in fall 2020. Yet as a substance abuse nurse and a psychiatric nurse at separate crisis centers, she is receiving the learning experience of a lifetime during the coronavirus pandemic. When she’s not studying, Wilson splits her time at the Dallas County Treatment Center, an opioid addiction

Organized by UNT Dallas and partners Toyota and DART, our Mobile Market was put to excellent use Thursday, distributing food to approximately 100 families at two southern Dallas apartment complexes. The Mobile Market reached families living in food desert areas, where it is a daily challenge to access fresh and whole foods even prior to the COVID-19 crisis. The Mobile Market

The COVID-19 crisis has changed our world and managed to cram all of our responsibilities and priorities under one roof. With schools and businesses closed, parents are balancing full workloads while simultaneously parenting and homeschooling children. It can all feel like a daunting task. Some families have successfully embraced the challenges and have found ways to make it

UNT Dallas Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Steven Arxer is beginning work on a research study that will explore intervention strategies to help veterans better transition from prison back to society. Veterans Administration Research and Development is funding the $1.14 million study called, Successful Transitions and Reintegration Tools for Veterans (START-VETS). Arxer,

UNT Dallas is beyond pleased to share that Chris Marshall, a Trailblazer alum, current grad student and one of the most active and recognizable students on campus, has won a long battle with COVID-19. Chris started feeling ill in mid-March. He was hospitalized in Dallas, and later flown to Medical City Plano, where he credits the hospital’s staff for saving his life. “I was at

Josh Howard, former Dallas Mavericks All-Star forward who played 10 seasons in the NBA, has been named head coach of the University of North Texas at Dallas’ new men’s basketball program. Howard was a Mavericks first-round draft pick in 2003, played seven seasons for the franchise, and spent the last four years as the head coach at Piedmont International University in his

The University of North Texas at Dallas has hired Plano Senior High School girls state championship coach Rodney Belcher to lead its new women’s basketball program. Belcher guided Plano to its first girls basketball state championship in 2018, and earned multiple coach of the year honors, including awards from the National Federation of State High Schools, the Texas

The University of North Texas at Dallas has hired highly successful Dallas ISD coach Kenneth Royal to lead its new men’s and women’s track and cross country programs. Royal has 15 years of head coaching experience on the high school level,and built a standout career over the last 11 years at the Dallas ISD. He served as the boys and girls head cross country coach and girls

The UNT Dallas School of Business, headed by Dean Karen Shumway, has garnered a national ranking from Study.com for the best human resources programs in the country. UNT Dallas ranked No. 25 and is prominently featured on the Study.com website. "Students want to attend the best program they can afford in their chosen field, so they refer to national ranking lists to help them

High demand for food in southern Dallas communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the North Texas Food Bank(NTFB) to bring its disaster relief food truck back to the UNT Dallas campus from 10 a.m. - Noon on Tuesday, April 14. This free, drive-thru service is available to all community members. Safety precautions have been established to limit any physical

UNT Dallas College of Law might be the youngest law education program in America but it certainly shook up the landscape of established titans during the Oklahoma City Regional Moot Court Competitions. In the past six months, three UNT Dallas Advocacy teams have qualified for National contests in the Mock Trial, Moot Court and Tax Law categories. During the Spring 2020

Jim Mullen chose to make a career change five years ago, leaving behind the chaotic life as an emergency room nurse and enrolling at the UNT Dallas College of Law. Now a personal injury lawyer with the Curtis Law Group based in Dallas, Mullen likely never thought he'd dive head-first back into the emergency room fire. Then came along COVID-19. As he watched the virus overwhelm

Ashley Correa approached Spring 2020 with unbridled eagerness. After all, she was bearing down on her final semester before graduating and she was looking forward to being on campus with her classmates and friends. Of course, the COVID-19 crisis has changed everything, and forced all of us into virtual classroom and work situations at home. Still, Ashley is making the most of

Rebecca Romero has a full plate. She is a senior majoring inInterdisciplinary Studies – Social Studies 4-8, and she’s minoring in history. But, that’s not all. She’s also a student worker, serving as the lead student assistant for the Office of Student Affairs. Not only is Rebecca adjusting to taking her classes virtually, she’s learning how to work that way, too. In the

UNT Dallas alumnus Darnell Davis is a shining example of what it means to harness the trailblazer spirit and serve one’s community. The 2019 biology graduate who was studying at Baylor and is scheduled to begin a master's program in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore this summer, is home in Dallas because of the COVID-19 outbreak. When UNT Dallas announced

The University of North Texas at Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank joined together to hold a drive-thru food pantry on the UNT Dallas campus on Tuesday, March 31, to aid families in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Volunteers from UNT Dallas provided 3,750 boxes of food to approximately 1,200 households. A line of cars began to form well before the 9 a.m. start, and soon

The University of North Texas at Dallas is the newest member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). UNT Dallas begins competition for the first time this fall. In January, UNT Dallas students voted overwhelmingly in favor of an athletics fee that will help fund men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross country and track. “We are thrilled to be

When local journalists need expert analysis, they increasingly turn to UNT Dallas faculty. On Wednesday night, UNT Dallas College of Law professor Mike Maslanka appeared in an investigative report by CBS 11’s Ginger Allen. Her report looked into workers’ complaints who feel their employers aren’t doing enough to protect their health and safety during the COVID-19 crisis. Watch

Ana Sanchez Alfaro, a senior Information Technology major and student worker, has proven to be an invaluable member of the Office of Advancement. During this new era of physical distancing, Ana continues to perform important work from home during the COVID-19 crisis. She is taking on research-based projects, among other efforts, to help coordinate and organize the office as

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) disaster relief effort will be on the UNT Dallas campus to distribute free food from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31. The campus is located at 7300 University Hills Blvd., in Dallas. The service will be strictly drive-thru. Safety precautions have been established to limit any physical interaction with NTFB and UNT Dallas volunteers.

The University of North Texas at Dallas announced the promotion of Derrick Morgan to fill the newly created position of Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. Recognized as the fastest-growing public university in Texas, UNT Dallas recently surpassed 5,000 alumni. Morgan will continue to work within the Division of University Advancement, Office of

Our approach to the COVID-19 outbreak is focused on protecting the health, safety and well-being of our university community. Due to this rare public health threat, UNT Dallas and the UNT Dallas College of Law will extend Spring Break through Friday, March 20. We will continue to closely monitor this extremely fluid situation and keep our campus frequently updated. We will use

UNT Dallas senior Yarik Molina has been selected to the 2020-21 cohort of the Newman Civic Fellows. Students selected for this national honor are leaders on their campuses who demonstrate a commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities locally, nationally and internationally. Molina, a first-generation student, is a constant presence on the UNT Dallas

Courteney Harris is the Assistant Dean for the Office of Career and Professional Development at UNT Dallas College of Law. After graduating from Xavier University in Louisiana, with a B.A. in English, Harris earned her M.P.A. and Juris Doctor Degree from Texas Southern University. Before joining the leadership team in Dallas four years ago, she practiced law as a Tax Attorney

The Honorable Royal Furgeson, the inaugural dean of the UNT Dallas College of Law, was named 2020 honoree for the Dallas Bar Foundation (DBF) Fellows Justinian Award. This DBF annual recognition is reserved for an oustanding member of the legal community who has consistently personified professional excellence and is held in the highest esteem by his or her peers. Judge

The COVID-19 crisis has certainly added challenges to all of our jobs. Whether it’s thrust into working from home with spouses and children sharing the same space, or lacking the convenience of tools and resources available at the office, it’s been an adjustment for everyone. But for Luis Franco, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, the crisis has altered the

Young minority voters have the numbers and the power to determine the future political direction of the state of Texas and the nation. But, will they vote? We'll learn much more about that on Tuesday, March 3, when Texas and 13 other states go to the polls on what's called Super Tuesday. So far, Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada have held primaries or caucuses, with South

As a primary care provider, Monica Summerhill treats patients at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Student Health Clinic in Fort Worth. Now, technology lets the physician assistant bridge distance so she can see patients at the University of North Texas at Dallas. Summerhill is part of a new program that allows sick students in Dallas schedule appointments

The University of North Texas at Dallas’ Urban SERCH Institute and Stars United Global Outreach, a southern Dallas nonprofit founded by UNT Dallas alumna Star Williams, have teamed up to prepare students to not only become job seekers, but job creators through entrepreneurship training. The Blueprint for Success Entrepreneurship Program (BFSP) seeks to provide local youth with

At UNT Dallas, connecting with the community is a key vision. Those connections typically focus on our southern Dallas neighbors. Well, Dr. Glenda Balas, Professor of Communications and former dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, expanded that vision just a bit last month, traveling half way around the world to connect with the people and schoolchildren of Chiang

UNT Dallas ranks No. 1 among 112 universities in its classification for least student debt, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2020 rankings recently released. The rankings examined students who graduated in 2017. UNT Dallas topped the lengthy list of public and private universities, which includes 26 in Texas, in the Regional Universities West classification comprised

Only one college in Texas graduated more than 100 African American men in 2016, and that school was Prairie View A&M, according to the Dallas Morning News. You've heard the claim, although false, that there are more black men in prison than in college. African American women are enrolling in college at a much higher rate than their male counterparts. Across the nation, the

While attending the UNT Dallas College of Law (UNTD COL) John VanBuskirk always stood out. He was noticeably older than the other students as well as a retired major in the U.S. Air Force and Army, but the thing that separated John from his peers most was his unrivaled dedication to pro bono work. Before graduating from UNTD COL in 2017, John logged nearly 800 pro bono hours.

College students are always on the go, which means a healthy diet can often take a backseat to convenience. Understanding that a nutritional diet can lead to greater success in the classroom, UNT Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank have teamed up to present the "Feed Your Body, Fuel Your Brain" campaign. On the first Tuesday of each month, starting February 4, a North Texas

Faculty and staff filled up Campus Hall Friday morning for another Recognition Town Hall hosted by President Bob Mong. President Mong opened the breakfast gathering with a campus report, which included the news that spring enrollment is up 6% from a year ago. He also spoke about the university's strategic initiatives, centered around growth, student success and community

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized UNT Dallas as a 2019 Tree Campus USA School it announced this week for its commitment to effective urban forest management. "Tree Campuses and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day

Intercollegiate athletics have arrived at the University of North Texas at Dallas. UNT Dallas students passed a $7-per-credit-hour athletics fee with 63% support. The fee, which ranks as the lowest in the state, will help fund men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross country and track starting in the 2020-21 academic year. Additional sports, including men’s and women’s

The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers has chosen 21 UNT Dallas School of Education students as recipients over the last two years, and now a new group of aspiring teachers eagerly awaits the 2020 announcement coming in April. UNT Dallas applications for 2020 closed on January 17 and a faculty-staff committee will begin the process of selecting finalists. Finalists

The following article appears on DallasInnovates.com: Dr. Ali Shaqlaih arrived at the University of North Texas at Dallas at the start of the last decade as a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Information Sciences. He since has served as a coordinator, an assistant dean, an associate dean and, most recently, as interim dean of the newly created Graduate

The University of North Texas at Dallas ranks No. 1 in the state for effectively serving first-generation, low-income students, according to a study conducted by the Dallas-based nonprofit ScholarShot. The organization released a report card that grades public institutions in Texas on how well they serve economically disadvantaged students who are the first in their families

Roberto Garcia is a UNT Dallas student, a junior political science major. He wants to teach government and be a coach after he graduates. While taking a full load of courses, Roberto works as a project manager at a software development firm in Dallas. Roberto is also a DREAMer. Just like some 200 students enrolled at the University of North Texas, Roberto is not a U.S.

The Principal Impact Collaborative, housed in the UNT Dallas President's Office, started the new year with big news: a $50,000 grant from the Cotton Bowl Foundation, plus a matching grant from The College Football Playoff Foundation. PIC was one of six local organizations that "foster educational growth while making a sustaining impact on youth" to receive the grants. The

UNT Dallas President Bob Mong has led the charge to reinvigorate the Caruth Police Institute, and on Tuesday, Dec. 17, his initiative officially launched as the newly formed 18-person Executive Advisory Board gathered on campus for a full day of policy strategy meetings and a press conference. The reformatted CPI is a partnership between UNT Dallas and the Meadows Mental

The University of North Texas at Dallas sent another 400 career-ready graduates onto their next journey during the Fall 2019 Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13. A packed house of some 5,000 family, friends and special guests cheered, clapped and dabbed tears of joy inside the overflowing Inspiring Body of Christ Church. It was truly a night to remember, starting with

Spanish in the Community, a free semester-long course offered to local Spanish speakers and taught by UNT Dallas students who enroll in the course as an elective, graduated 70 participants on Tuesday, Dec. 3, a record number that keeps growing. The program started as a pilot more than two years ago, and with each new semester, the number of participants eager to take this

The Urban Advantage Podcast has returned from hiatus with new co-host Jeff Caplan, UNT Dallas' Director of Integrated Communications, joining Rainmaker Inc. CEO Greg Campbell, an ardent supporter of UNT Dallas and the economic and social development of our southern Dallas communities. Our hosts promise to take this podcast deep into real issues that affect our students and

During his speech given at the Fall 2019 commencement ceremony, Hector Robledo encouraged his fellow graduates to follow their dreams. After all, it's all he's ever done. Throughout his time as an undergraduate at UNT Dallas, and now as a graduate student pursuing his master's in Public Leadership, Robledo has immersed himself in campus and community initiatives, which led him

D CEO, the business title of D Magazine Partners, recently revealed the 500 leaders featured in the 2020 edition of the Dallas 500, which includes UNT Dallas President Bob Mong as one of the most powerful business leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth. In describing Mong's inclusion on the list, D CEO magazine wrote: “I want to thank D CEO magazine for including UNT Dallas in its

Yolanda Franklin joins UNT Dallas as Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications after serving more than 14 years as Texas Woman’s University’s Director of Marketing and Creative Services. She was named to this post following an extensive national search. “Ms. Franklin’s track record as a strategic, team-oriented and creative professional is a perfect fit for UNT

The University of North Texas at Dallas School of Behavioral Health and Human Services is the beneficiary of grants in excess of $200,000 aimed to increase access to mental health care in surrounding communities as part of the Texas Health Resources initiative called Texas Health Community Impact. UNT Dallas is one of five organizations in Dallas and Rockwall counties to receive a total of $1.12

University of North Texas at Dallas Provost Betty Stewart has promoted Dr. Ali Shaqlaih to serve as Dean of the Graduate School following an extensive, national search. Shaqlaih, who joined UNT Dallas in 2010 and served as Interim Dean of the Graduate School since January, emerged from a list of highly qualified candidates. The national search to find the first permanent Dean

UNT Dallas College of Law alumna Fabiola Segovia was the recipient of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association's 2019 Estrella Award during the 50th anniversary Noche de Luz Gala held last month at the Joule Hotel. Segovia, a member of the 2014 inaugural class at UNT Dallas College of Law and UNT Dallas Criminal Justice major before that, was recognized for her work with the

While Tuesday morning was damp and downright chilly, for UNT Dallas biology professor Dr. Kelly Varga, the sun might as well have been out and shining down on her and the UNT Dallas students invested in the Mobile Market initiative. Tuesday marked the debut of the mobile market bus in the community, with the first of three so-called "soft launches" happening at the Moorland

More than 1,100 high school and college students from the surrounding area, and even as far away as Brownsville, attended the Fourth Annual Criminal Justice Career Expo on Friday, October 25. The expo is the largest of its kind in North Texas, and allows for criminal-justice-minded students to engage directly with the men and women who work in the professions they hope to

Before getting to many encouraging signs that have emerged from the record investment made in UNT Dallas over the last four years, President Bob Mong started off last week's Recognition Town Hall by emphasizing one unfulfilled initiative: "We need to come up with a school song," he said. It's true, UNT Dallas lacks a school song, and what is more crucial to celebrating and

During the month of October, UNT Dallas team members have a unique opportunity to make a difference in our community through the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC). This annual fundraising effort gives state employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for thousands in the North Texas region and throughout the state via payroll deduction or a one

A group of about two dozen UNT Dallas Urban Agriculture students planted a variety of vegetables and herbs Thursday as the Community Garden, a partnership program with St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas, officially got underway. The UNT Dallas students are taking the course Community Gardening. They will maintain the garden, located in a lot near the St. Vincent de Paul

UNT Dallas has taken a significant step in being recognized as a leading academic university, ranking No. 22 in the U.S. News Best Colleges 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Teaching among institutions in the Regional Universities West classification.

Over the last few weeks, Dallas Morning News education reporter Corbett Smith has been researching our story, talking with President Mong and many others. On Tuesday morning, he brought our story home with an in-depth article on the front page, weaving the Grand Opening of the Student Center on Monday with our overarching mission of making a college degree accessible and

Two master’s counseling programs housed in UNT Dallas’ School of Behavioral Health and Human Services has been awarded full accreditation status through 2025. The graduate programs Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling were determined by the Board of Directors of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) to have fulfilled the standards

Few people can boast of having a school named in their honor. UNT Dallas School of Business professor Charlene Conner will be able to do just that when the new University Method of Education (UME) Preparatory Academy Dr. Charlene Conner Learning Center opens its doors this fall. The K-12 school located on Spur 408 in Dallas, will recognize Conner’s dedication and service with

At UNT Dallas, the School of Education’s Emerging Teacher Institute (ETI) is training and educating the next generation of teachers. These future teachers view the profession not simply as a job, but as an essential calling. The proof is in the awards that UNT Dallas graduates are piling up. At least six UNT Dallas graduates now teaching in schools across Dallas-Fort Worth

Dr. Karen Shumway, dean of the UNT Dallas School of Business, was honored by the North Texas Business Council for the Arts by successfully completing nine months of training to become a Leadership Arts Institute graduate. Dr. Shumway joins the hundreds of business professionals who have prepared annually over the last 30 years to assume board leadership positions in the

UNT Dallas' Patricia Wynn, Lecturer of Business Finance, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Institute of Management Accountants Global Board of Directors for a one-year term. The IMA is one of the largest and most respected associations in the world focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Wynn's tenure runs through June 30, 2020. She

Danielle Zapata, second-year law student at UNT Dallas College of Law, grew up in Arlington but left the state of Texas to study Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. After earning her degree, Danielle set her sights on law school. She recalls several key factors that led her to choose UNT Dallas College of Law. “One of the huge factors that went into my

The School of Business added to its list of accolades with a banner week that included accounting professor Dr. Cathy Scott winning a national award for innovation, and the UNT Dallas SHRM Student Chapter earning the highest honor awarded by the Society for Human Resource Management. Dr. Scott won the Ernst & Young Foundation-sponsored 2019 Innovation in Accounting Education

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

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

UNT Dallas veteran Rob Johnson, who served in the Marines until 1993, continues to serve his country and those in military families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price. Johnson, founder of a Dallas group called Veterans for Christ, visits the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery each year on Memorial Day. He brings 50 white roses to the cemetery and passes them out to

Anna G. Ricco, a great friend and supporter of UNT Dallas, passed away on June 1. Less than one month earlier, on May 4, her husband of 48 years, Nicholas Ricco, a U.S. Navy Commander and University of North Texas graduate, also passed away Together, the Riccos shared a love for higher education, providing scholarships and mentoring hundreds of students throughout the years.

WATCH THE CBS 11 REPORT ON T.J. VAUGHNS, "UNT DALLAS GRADUATES EARNING DEGREES MINUS THE DEBT!" T.J. Vaughns graduated earlier this month, but he didn't walk across the stage and receive his diploma with his classmates on May 17. It's not that he didn't want to be there to share in the happiness. It's just his burgeoning entrepreneurial career, managing his own DJ business,

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

The University of North Texas at Dallas achieved yet another milestone Friday evening, graduating a record class of more than 500 Trailblazers as the only four-year public university in the city limits stamps it place more than ever as Dallas’ emerging urban university. The ceremony, which featured legendary radio host and media king Tom Joyner as keynote speaker at the

The University of North Texas at Dallas is the fastest-growing state university in Texas. But it isn’t just adding students. Its southern Dallas campus is evolving physically as a master plan fills out to accommodate more trailblazing students. On Tuesday, May 14, students, faculty and staff celebrated with the UNT Dallas community by officially opening the state-of-the-art,

Celebrating the 25th anniversary and final year of the nation’s No. 1 syndicated urban morning radio program, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, broadcasting legend and longtime Dallas resident Tom Joyner will deliver the keynote address at the University of North Texas at Dallas Spring Commencement at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Inspiring Body of Christ Church. UNT Dallas, the

Another successful academic year is coming to close, and Thursday night, we celebrated with our annual Campus Awards banquet held in Founders Hall 138. Students, faculty and staff came together for the fun-filled night as 20 winners received their Campus Awards.

For Viola Caldwell, 69, and her daughter Tricia Patterson, 49, this Mother’s Day is cause for extra hugs: Both are now University of North Texas at Dallas graduates. Caldwell, a longtime resident of Oak Cliff and a retired nurse, earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and graduated last December.

For his approach to growing the University of North Texas at Dallas through collaboration, commitment and hard work, university President Bob Mong was presented with the ScholarShot Unsung Education Hero award during a luncheon Monday afternoon at Dallas Country Club. The word "unsung" in this case, said Dan Hooper, the executive director of ScholarShot as he introduced

In Episode 12, UNT Dallas associate professor of sociology and mental health awareness expert, Dr. Syeda Jesmin, stops by to talk about what steps the university are taken to address mental illness not only on campus but in southern Dallas. Also, co-host Greg Campbell gives some dad-to-dad advice to fellow co-host Ben Bullock, who recently became a new father. Be sure to

Dallas (April 26, 2019) – The University of North Texas at Dallas announced today that Dr. John Gasko will assume the new role as Special Advisor to President Bob Mong to work on advancing the university’s strategic partnerships and community collaborations. Dr. Gasko has served as Dean of the UNT Dallas School of Education for more than three years and created its Emerging

During his three years leading UNT Dallas, President Bob Mong has overseen enormous transformation. Whether it's the 51 percent enrollment growth over the last three years, or rising retention and graduation rates, or the campus' physical growth with the addition of a residence hall in 2017 and the soon-to-open Student Center, UNT Dallas is gaining recognition as the city's

Four political science majors -- Vickie Hawkins-Stewart, David Schaller, Fernando Luciano and Arayon Washington -- were selected to represent UNT Dallas at last week's 15th Annual Diversity and Leadership Conference at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, where they heard speeches from General Colin Powell, President Barack Obama and actress America Ferrera. "My favorite part of the

The world is watching how President Trump's immigration policies are affecting Hispanics in the United States, and how school administrators are attempting to calm students who fear that they, or a family member, could be deported. UNT Dallas assistant dean of the School of Education, Dr. Jerry Burkett, has been researching the situation in Texas, and was invited to present

The City of Dallas closed Women's History Month on an inspiring note Friday afternoon with our Dr. Monica Williams, Vice President for Advancement, delivering a deeply personal speech to a large gathering at the Women's Celebration Luncheon at City Hall. Dr. Williams disclosed struggles in her early life following the divorce of her parents, to becoming a teen mother and to

In Episode 11, the University of North Texas System Chancellor Lesa Roe joins co-host Benjamin Bullock to talk about the importance of Women's History Month, including sharing her own accomplishments such as being the first woman center director for NASA's Langley Research Center. Be sure to subscribe to the #UrbanAdvPodcast on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube, while you can

The UNT Dallas partnership with Toyota and DART that will transform a low-emission bus into a mobile market to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to southern Dallas neighborhoods that lack access to wholesome foods is a significant investment in our community, and one that biology professor Dr. Kelly Varga believes can pay major dividends for residents. The project took its

Clouds and the threat of rain didn't dampen the spirit of hundreds of prospective students, their families and community members who made their way to campus last Saturday morning for our annual Trailblazer 360 event. President Bob Mong kicked things off with a roll call of UNT Dallas' many superlatives: Most affordable in North Texas; lowest student debt upon graduation in

As we enter the final week of Women's History Month, our own Benjamin Bullock interviewed two key members of the UNT Dallas faculty: Dr. Jennifer Baggerly, Professor of Counseling, and Dr. Karen Shumway, dean of the School of Business. Please take the opportunity to view their video profiles and gain insight into how each created their own successful pathway in higher

UNT Dallas recently acquired the Principal Impact Collaborative (PIC), and on Thursday launched the program with a breakfast gathering that attracted more than 100 school principals and leaders from across the region -- along with an NBC5 crew that produced an in-depth report. PIC is an innovative, two-year fellowship program that is designed to connect experienced North Texas

In Episode 10, co-hosts Ben Bullock and Greg Campbell discuss what life is like as an entrepreneur and provide tips on how UNT Dallas students can finish the semester strong. Bullock and Campbell give their March Madness predictions for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Be sure to subscribe to the #UrbanAdvPodcast on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube, while you can also find

In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay, the UNT Dallas Staff Council hosted the "Purses for a Purpose" event on Friday, March 8. Staff members donated and stuffed purses full of items that were later gifted to underprivileged women.

On Thursday, Feb. 28, the UNT Dallas Career Services department its first Career Day event of the spring semester. Go behind the scenes with our very own Career Advisor Whitney Crawford to get a recap of this amazing event.

Dallas Morning News columnist Sharon Grigsby delivered an excellent piece Friday showcasing the inspiring Dallas Teachers Speak project. This inspiring showcase of some 158 Dallas ISD teachers is a one-of-a-kind photographic art exhibit that will open Saturday, March 16 at the American Airlines Center, and will run through May. Plans are in the works to place the posters in

Across America, public school teachers tell stories of being stressed-out, burned-out and getting out of the profession. Time magazine recently devoted a series of magazine covers and articles revealing the despair of teachers in too many school districts: Overburdened, underfunded, under-supported and exhausted of hope.

The University of North Texas System Board of Regents meetings commenced a busy two days of meetings on the UNT Dallas campus Thursday morning. Following opening remarks from UNT System Chancellor Lesa Roe and an institutional update from UNT Dallas President Bob Mong, attention turned to UNT Dallas students with a "Spotlight on Students" session.

The University of North Texas at Dallas has been awarded a $192,500 grant from the Texas Higher Education Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, to develop and deliver the lone Emergency Services Administration (ESA) bachelor degree program in North Texas. The degree plan will aid the state’s critical first responders in

Texas A&M history professor and former President of Prairie View A&M Dr. George C. Wright, provided UNT Dallas students, staff and faculty with one of the most compelling and engaging presentations in recent memory with his discussion on Black History Month on Thursday. Charismatic and also forceful, Dr.

In the eighth episode of the Urban Advantage Podcast, the UNT Dallas College of Law Dean, Felecia Epps, sat down with co-hosts Benjamin Bullock and Greg Campbell to discuss what is on the horizon for the law school. Also, Bullock and Campbell give listeners some underrated Black History Month facts. You can listen to Episode 8 on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube, while you can

The University of North Texas at Dallas welcomes distinguished African-American scholar and Texas A&M history professor, Dr. George C. Wright, as special guest speaker to commemorate Black History Month. Dr.

University of North Texas at Dallas Provost Dr. Betty Stewart announced two promotions for the Spring 2019 semester, tapping Dr. Mario P. Casa de Calvo as Interim Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Ali Shaqlaih as Interim Dean of the Graduate School, a newly created position. Dr. Casa de Calvo, an Associate Professor of Psychology, served as the

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

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

The Dallas economy is booming and companies are relocating to North Texas seemingly every day. But throughout the region, businesses are facing real shortages of skilled, career-ready job candidates. To combat this problem, the University of North Texas at Dallas and YTexas, a consortium of forward-focused chief executives, have partnered to create a unique mentoring and

In the seventh episode of the Urban Advantage Podcast, co-hosts Benjamin Bullock and Greg Campbell recapped what a year 2018 was for UNT Dallas, in addition to previewing what is on the horizon for 2019. The duo also discussed how to adapt to life situations as an outsider. Be sure to subscribe to the #UrbanAdvPodcast on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube, while you can also find

UNT Dallas College of Law received an A+ in Diversity by The National Jurist. Out of 60 law schools across the nation that made the honor roll, UNT Dallas Law ranked No. 8. Among Texas schools, UNT Dallas College of Law came in No. 2, just behind Texas Southern University. Click here to see the list.

UNT Dallas Police Chief Christopher Shaw on Thursday was named a Campus Safety magazine Director of the Year finalist. Each year Campus Safety magazine honors the nation’s school, university and hospital police chiefs, security directors and emergency managers. Finalists are selected for their dedication, professionalism and creativity. Winners will be announced at the Campus

On 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.

The University of North Texas at Dallas celebrated the commencement of approximately 375 students at its fall graduation ceremony Friday evening at the Inspiring Body of Christ Church. UNT Dallas President Bob Mong, now in his fourth year leading extraordinary growth at the university, recognized this latest class of graduates for their hard work, excellence and resilience in

The UNT Dallas Director of Career Services, Arthur Lumzy, drops in to join co-hosts Benjamin Bullock and Greg Campbell to talk about what steps that need to be taken before entering the professional job world. Also, Bullock and Campbell take a trip down memory lane to talk about their first job experiences after graduating from college. Be sure to subscribe to the

The University of North Texas at Dallas has earned reaffirmation of its accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The accrediting organization made the announcement as part of its annual meetings held this week in New Orleans. SACSCOC assures education quality for more than 800 institutions across 11 states. An

UNT Dallas assistant dean of the School of Business Dr. Daniel Friesen co-authored an article that was recently published in Business Management Dynamics. The piece, titled “A Model of Sam Loyd’s Outwitting the Weighing Machine,” appeared in the publication’s August edition. It considers alternative solution methods for the puzzle, “Outwitting the Weighing Machine,” by Sam

The Inaugural Blazer Bowl was a smashing success Thursday afternoon with a dozen bowling teams comprised of UNT Dallas staff and friends of the university competing for the ballyhooed Iron Kettle, a grand prize of truly mystical proportion that will come to forever signify this burgeoning event. Created by UNT Dallas' Office of Advancement to be part staff recognition and part

Sociology professor Dr. Syeda Jesmin awarded $303000 grant to support mental health initiatives

University of North Texas at Dallas Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Syeda Jesmin has been awarded a three-year, $303,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funding will support a comprehensive public health approach to improve mental health at UNT Dallas and surrounding communities.

Founders Hall Room 101 on Tuesday evening was packed with smiling faces and tears of pride as 30 legal residents, all aspiring United States citizens, received their "Spanish in the Community" course graduation certificates. Taught by UNT Dallas students, the course prepares immigrants to pass the U.S. naturalization test and interview with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings will join UNT Dallas President Bob Mong on stage as part of a discussion related to healthcare and mental health, as well as a planned clinic to be built near UNT Dallas, during the Best Southwest Partnership’s annual luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Duncanville. Plans call for the clinic to be community-based as a service

On Friday, Nov. 30, the University of North Texas at Dallas and Trinity River Mission teamed up for a toy drive event and wrapped gifts for underprivileged kids within the Dallas-Fort Worth community. For more information, visit TrinityRiverMission.org.

Tanisha Bell, UNT Dallas’ program coordinator for Bilingual Educators for Communities and Schools (BECAS), recently received the honor of being selected to the Leadership ISD Dallas County Civic Voices Class of 2019. Leadership ISD’s mission advances educational excellence and equity by informing and connecting leaders to shape policy, lead strategically and champion change.

The winners of the UNTD Arts Celebration were announced Thursday. With 51 entries submitted, the competition was tough and the judging even tougher. Congratulations to all who entered, and to the winners: Poetry 1st Prize – Giovanny Jozafath Fraire Esparza, “Tejas, if you leave me” Undergraduate student in English Language Arts and Reading 2nd Prize – Madiha Ashraf, “Tree”

Dr. John Gasko, the University of North Texas at Dallas Dean of the School of Education charged with reinventing teacher and school-leader preparation programs to reflect the challenges faced in urban public schools, will be one of just two educators representing American universities at the Higher Education Social Innovation Program on the island of Ekskäret in Stockholm,

November 18, 2018 at 1:56 p.m. As reported yesterday, a shooting occurred on the University of North Texas at Dallas campus on November 17, just before 7 p.m. A UNT Dallas student was shot by a non-student and taken to the hospital. According to authorities, the student is in stable condition. Our thoughts are with our student and the student’s family. The suspect fled in a

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

President Bob Mong and a group of UNT Dallas students planted a Monterrey Oak tree near the basketball court Wednesday in celebration of Arbor Day. But, that's really just a small part of the Arbor Day story at UNT Dallas, a campus that sits on 264 wooded acres and is home to tens of thousands of trees of varying species. A year ago, the UNT Dallas campus was named a Tree

The University of North Texas at Dallas ranks No. 1 nationally for lowest student debt among public universities, according to LendEDU’s annual student loan debt rankings. The rankings, which were posted earlier this fall, have been revised due to a reporting error by another institution, and UNT Dallas moved from No. 2 to No. 1. Using data licensed from Peterson’s College

UNT Dallas is loaded with first-class faculty members, so selecting winners for the annual Faculty Awards is no easy task. Somehow, the Faculty Awards Committee, comprised of six past winners from the last two years, managed to pick winners in the categories of Teaching, Research and Service. The new winners span three semesters from Spring 2017 - Spring 2018 (future awards

In yet another indication that UNT Dallas is emerging not only as a player locally, but is also reaching well beyond our city's limits, was Thursday's appearance by Ambassador Narjess Saidane, the Permanent Observer for the International Organization of La Francophonie to the United Nations as the keynote speaker at our Stewart Speaker Series.

A founding program at UNT Dallas, the Criminal Justice department last Friday pulled off its third annual Career Expo on a stunning fall day that included 1,100 students representing eight area school districts. The CJ Day event is one of the largest of its kind in North Texas, attracting 75 local, state, federal and private criminal justice agencies that set up informational

In the fifth episode of the Urban Advantage Podcast, Senior Pastor Bryan Carter of the illustrious Concord Church here in Dallas, Texas, sat down with co-hosts Benjamin Bullock and Greg Campbell to discuss the growth of his church and how it is greatly affecting the southern Dallas community. Also, Bullock and Campbell share tips on how to maintain a healthy and balanced life.

New York Times bestselling author Richard Rothstein, who argues in his book, The Color of Law, that the intended effect of decades of government policies that fueled segregation is today's urban housing crises that grips cities across the country, made a stop at UNT Dallas College of Law last week. Rothstein told a gathering of UNT Dallas law students and the public that

An innovative leader in attracting and educating students who view teaching not just as a profession, but as a calling, the School of Education's Emerging Teacher Institute organized a unique field trip for students at Sunset High School Collegiate Academy last Friday. They hopped on buses headed to one of three education destinations -- Casa Guanajuato, Trinity River Mission

In the fourth episode of the Urban Advantage Podcast, Dallas natives and former TCU football players, Terrence and Tim Maiden, sat down with co-hosts Benjamin Bullock and Greg Campbell to discuss their Two-Wins non-profit organization and what new businesses are making its way to southern Dallas. Also, Bullock and Campbell give their takes on what they expect from the Dallas

Dr. James Agbodzakey, whose extensive background includes working with public, private and nonprofit entities in Africa, the Caribbean and the United States at institutions such as Nova Southeastern University, Ohio University and Florida Atlantic University, and with organizations such as the United Nations, is the new Director of the University of North Texas at Dallas’

The Caruth Police Institute celebrated its 10th Anniversary, which includes a proud partnership with UNT Dallas, on Thursday night at the Communities Foundation of Texas in North Dallas. UNT Dallas President Bob Mong, Vice President for Advancement Dr. Monica Williams and Provost Betty Stewart, among others, attended the reception. President Mong was a featured speaker for the

In another shining example of the caliber of faculty assembled at UNT Dallas, School of Business professor Dr. Cathy Scott has been awarded The 2018 Bea Sanders/AICPA Teaching Innovation Award for innovative teaching practices. Presented by the The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Dr. Scott shared the honor with colleague Markus Ahrens, professor of accounting at St. Louis

School of Education dean and founder of the Emerging Teacher Institute, Dr. John Gasko, continues to push conventional boundaries by creating innovative projects such as the one he launched Tuesday night, dubbed Dallas Teachers Speak. Gasko is committed to changing how communities view their teachers, which too often is as Time magazine's recent cover photos and profiles

The next step in an emerging relationship with the Dallas Mavericks made for a special evening for more than 40 students, faculty and staff on Friday night. The Mavs treated the UNT Dallas crew to a "suite" night as the NBA club provided, yes, a suite stocked with food and fun. Things got started with a meet-and-greet with team CEO Cynthia Marshall, who led the group down to

What is so "Unique" About UNT Dallas SGA President and Expressing Your Voting Voice. Check out the latest episode of the Urban Advantage Podcast, featuring special guest UNT Dallas Student Government President Unique Stewart joining co-hosts Benjamin Bullock and Greg Campbell. Also, Bullock and Campbell give their takes on why it is important to make sure your voice is heard

Not every day do you get to hear words of wisdom from a CEO, entrepreneur and bestselling author in one setting. Luckily, Chris Gardner – best known for his life story reenacted by superstar Will Smith in the movie, “Pursuit of Happyness” – graced the University of North Texas at Dallas campus community on Thursday, Oct. 4. For a more behind the scenes look at Gardner's visit,

The UNT Dallas College of Law held its inaugural Law Merit Badge program Saturday with 72 scouts from the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America earning the merit badge. The one-day event matched 70 percent of the number of Scouts who earned the merit badge all of last year. Frank Stevenson, the past president of the State Bar of Texas, provided advice and guidance to

UNT Dallas President Bob Mong closed a busy week on campus with his annual "State of the University" town hall speech. Faculty, staff and students filled Founders Hall 101 -- a crowd that overflowed into Room 138 thanks to a Facebook Live broadcast -- for an inspiring summary of the latest news, initiatives and plans for our growing urban university. Mong announced a third

The University of North Texas at Dallas is certainly gaining a reputation for being many things: affordable, accessible, diverse, growing and most of all, providing students in southern Dallas a world-class education in their own backyard that will lead to unlimited possibilities. Our name is resonating. How do we know? Just look at the big names on campus on Thursday. Big

The University of North Texas at Dallas has become a permanent member of the historic Bonton neighborhood in southern Dallas thanks to a group of trailblazing students who painted a "Love & Happiness" mural that now graces the outside of a Habitat For Humanity home that is under construction. The colorful mural was painted on 4-feet by 8-feet sheets that are used to sheath the

University of North Texas at Dallas, the fastest-growing and most affordable four-year university in Dallas-Fort Worth, set an enrollment record for the third consecutive fall with 3,750 students enrolled at the 8-year-old school. “At UNT Dallas we are purposeful in our strategic efforts to close the educational disparity gap that exists in North Texas,” UNT Dallas President

UNT Dallas President Bob Mong has been selected to the newly formed Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council (D-MAC). Created by CEO Cynthia Marshall, who served as the keynote speaker at UNT Dallas' New Student Convocation last month, the council is a diverse collection of Dallas-based leaders from the business and philanthropic community, season ticket holders and corporate

On Friday, Sept. 14, the University of North Texas at Dallas School of Education hosted its "Encounter" event. Spearheaded by Elizabeth Cheek, who is the Executive Director of the Emerging Teacher Institute on campus, this event highlighted and honored students, faculty, staff and alumni who have had an impact on the education advancement across the Dallas community.

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:

In the second episode of the Urban Advantage Podcast, UNT Dallas student, presidential scholar and entrepreneur TJ "The DJ" Vaughns joins as a special guest. Bullock and Campbell give their takes on Nike teaming up with Colin Kaepernick for its "Just Do It" campaign. Be sure to subscribe to the #UrbanAdvPodcast on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube, while you can also find us on

In some places in southern Dallas, it’s still difficult to come by a grocery store with fresh fruits and vegetables. While there has been progress, food insecurity in the area is well above the national average. It’s an issue that students from UNT Dallas, in collaboration with Toyota and DART, aim to tackle. Beginning this school year, students from UNT Dallas will lead a

In the first episode of the Urban Advantage Podcast, co-hosts Benjamin Bullock and Greg Campbell welcome UNT Dallas President, Bob Mong, as the special guest. Bullock and Campbell also discussed the great Aretha Franklin and what she meant to society. Be sure to follow the Urban Advantage Podcast (@UrbanAdvPodcast) on Facebook, Instagramand Twitter. You can also subscribe to

The Emerging Teacher Institute at University of North Texas at Dallas, in partnership with The Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation, awarded 10 Charles Butt Scholarships for Aspiring Teachers May 23. The students are among the Foundation’s 100 inaugural scholarship recipients. The competitive selection process started with a pool of 350 candidates and included a written

The University of North Texas at Dallas, in conjunction with the Verizon Foundation, officially launched the Emerging Teacher Institute Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Fellows program Tuesday, May 24. Ten high school seniors were competitively selected to participate in the program from The School for Talented and Gifted at Townview Magnet School and Bishop