Appreciation
STEM Building Ceremony Marks Milestone, New Era of Academic Excellence
UNT Dallas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new STEM Building, marking a milestone for the university and ushering in a new era of academic excellence and innovative teaching and learning with a focus on healthcare careers.
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UNT Dallas Ranked Among Best Online Colleges by Newsweek
Newsweek has named UNT Dallas one of the top online colleges and universities in the U.S. The distinction is especially relevant because demand for online courses is growing; in recent years, more than half of all college students took at least one virtual class in 2022, driven by the pandemic.
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Dr. Ali Shaqlaih Selected for AASCU Millennium Leadership Initiative
Dr. Ali Shaqlaih, Dean of the Graduate School at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas), has been selected to join the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort. Only 26 higher education leaders were chosen.
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UNT Dallas Receives Largest Private Donation Ever: $17 Million
UNT Dallas has received the largest private donation in its history, $17 million, from the Commit Partnership, on behalf of the O’Donnell Foundation.
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UNT Dallas #1 for Student Outcomes in New College Rankings
UNT Dallas ranks #1 in Student Outcomes for its region and category of the newly released Washington Monthly 2025 College Guide and Rankings. The University also ranks in the top tier of the 2026 Best Colleges in America by U.S. News & World Report.
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Dr. Warren von Eschenbach Appointed Fourth UNT Dallas President by UNT System Board of Regents
Today, August 14, 2025, marks another important milestone for UNT Dallas. The UNT System Board of Regents appointed Dr. Warren von Eschenbach as the fourth President of the University in its 15-year history.
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Student-Athletes Honored for Academic Achievements
Our Trailblazers are not only accomplished athletes, they are high achievers in the classroom, too. The Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) has just recognized members of all six UNT Dallas teams, 18 in total, the most ever in the annual acknowledgment of academic success in several categories.
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UNT Dallas Tops New "Texas University Report Card" from ScholarShot
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) scored highest in the just-released 2024 Texas University Report Card, an annual evaluation by the educational organization ScholarShot. Not only did UNT Dallas tie for first place, but the university was also singled out as “most improved” from last year’s Report Card.
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Dustin Schellenger Honored for Dedication to Law Enforcement Mental Health
Because of his commitment to officer wellness, Police1.com has named Dustin Schellenger to its inaugural "Got Your Six" list. This acknowledgment honors individuals who have significantly impacted the support of law enforcement.
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Meet the First-Generation Student Who Overcame 'Imposter Syndrome' and Embraced the 'Data Revolution'
Although Rolando Castillo was admitted to UNT Dallas on a full-ride scholarship, he faced uncertainty typical of first-generation college students. Thanks to the Trailblazer Elite Program, he is about to embark on a promising career as a data analyst.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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