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New 100% Online Bachelor of Social Work Degree Launches in Jan. 2026
The University of North Texas at Dallas is launching a new, 100% online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program that will address the increasing need for mental health professionals in North Texas and provide crucial services to the community. Classes begin Jan. 12, 2026, at the start of the Spring semester.
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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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Center for Technology, Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) Unveiled to Business Leaders
At the Southern Dallas Region Innovation Summit on Oct. 21, 2025, UNT Dallas School of Business Dean, Dr. Jason Garrett, unveiled plans for the Center for Technology, Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship (TIDE). Business leaders embraced the idea and predicted countless opportunities for graduates due to anticipated growth in coming years.
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“Understand the Importance of a Degree": Top Public Safety Leaders Address Students on College and Career
The four highest-ranking public safety officials in Dallas appeared together at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) on Oct. 24, 2025. They spoke to hundreds of high school students attending the university’s 9th annual Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Expo.
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'True Blue' on Nov.1 Will Help Students Explore College and Career Paths
On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, hundreds of prospective students from area high schools and community colleges will be welcomed at the annual True Blue Preview Day from 9 - 11:30 a.m. It’s the perfect stop for young men and women considering where they want to attend college and what kind of career they aspire to pursue.
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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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Want to Study in Italy or Spain Next Summer? Here's How
Many students think studying in a foreign country is impossible. But the UNT Dallas Study Abroad Program makes it possible, through scholarships and other ways. Explore the opportunity and take note of the scholarship application deadlines for summer 2026.
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How UNT Dallas Is Embracing AI for Teaching and Learning
UNT Dallas is committed to embracing AI technology for the benefit of teaching and learning, ultimately preparing our students for promising careers. The university’s goal is to stay at the forefront of AI. Ambitious plans are well underway to harness the strengths of AI, while ensuring it is used ethically, transparently, and with the utmost integrity and the most positive outcomes.
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Commencement Speakers Tell Graduates to Dream Big and Dream Loud
Two keynote speakers had powerful, motivational messages for UNT Dallas graduates at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on May 13, 2025, at the Texas Trust CU Theater in Grand Prairie. Both encouraged graduates to chart their own individual paths to success, with purpose, and to positively impact their communities and leave a lasting legacy.
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Future Scientist's Mission: Reduce Plastic Pollution, Impact the World
As a child, Myles Chung learned about the negative effects of littering on Earth Day. As a college student, he learned about the more harmful effects and how widespread they are. “I want to solve an issue,” Chung said, preparing to graduate with biology and chemistry degrees from UNT Dallas on May 13, 2025.
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Resiliency and Dad's Advice Paid Off For This Digital Media Graduate
The graduating senior, who will earn her Bachelor's degree in Communication and Digital Media this month, has a creative flair. From fashion to photography, Aakira Blackmon has made her mark through passion and personal expression.
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Meet a Trailblazer Who Wants to Use Data to Break Down Barriers
As Chrishna Brooks prepares to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Analytics from the UNT Dallas School of Business, Brooks is entering a workforce that is changing at lightning speed. Data – and how to slice and dice it – is a focus like never before.
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How a Bank Visit Became a Catalyst for a Career in Finance for This School of Business Graduate
For Ashley Renteria, a visit to the bank with her parents was the catalyst for a career in finance. “It triggered something inside me,” Renteria said. The UNT Dallas senior, set to graduate from the School of Business this month, has always been a “numbers person.”
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"It's One of the Best Things I've Ever Done" Says 51-Year-Old Graduate
Becoming a teenage mother stalled Yolanda Lewis's educational journey. Becoming a grandmother helped get it restarted, proving it's never too late to pursue your dreams. At 51, Lewis will cross the UNT Dallas Commencement stage on May 13, 2025, joined by her School of Business classmates.
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"Anything is Possible" Says Graduate Student Joseph Ante, Nigerian Immigrant
Joseph Ante's journey has taken him from Nigeria to the U.S. Army to graduate school at UNT Dallas. He will soon earn his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as part of the Spring 2025 class.
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Meet Alexandra Renteria, Grad Student, SGA President, Emerging Leader
To say Alexandra Renteria is an overachiever is an understatement. The UNT Dallas graduate student will receive her Master of Science in Public Leadership and Administration degree in December 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government and Business Foundations in May 2021.
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April 5 Preview Day Offers Students Close-Up Look at Majors, Programs, Campus Activities
At the UNT Dallas Trailblazer 360 Preview Day on Saturday, April 5, 2025, high school and transfer students can explore programs and majors in our four schools: Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Behavioral Health and Human Services, plus get a close-up look at campus and all the university has to offer.
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University Joins Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is proud to announce that we have joined the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB sets the standard for business education worldwide.
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Alum and Grad Student Steve Cipriano Named 'Teacher of the Year' at Grand Prairie School
Steve Cipriano, a UNT Dallas alumnus and current graduate student in the School of Education, has been named "Teacher of the Year" at Dickinson Montessori Academy in Grand Prairie.
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UNT Dallas School of Education graduate student Steve Cipriani, also known as Mister C to his students, was recently named Teacher of the Year at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy in Grand Prairie.
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Inspiring Remarks by Lynn McBee Offer Graduates Advice and Life Lessons
Keynote speaker Lynn McBee shared personal and professional experiences, including triumphs and tragedies, during an inspiring address to more than 400 UNT Dallas graduates at Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 17, 2024.
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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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Mother of Six Makes the Most of Her Second Chance at College
Nicole Everitt’s first attempt at college didn’t go well. She’s partially deaf, and transitioning from her small high school to a large auditorium was difficult. Fast forward 17 years, and the 35-year-old mother of six will graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) on December 17. She will receive a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry.
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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.
Full StoryOn 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Full StoryStudy Abroad Program Awarded Grant by U.S. State Dept.
UNT Dallas is the only college or university in North Texas to receive a 2024 grant from the U.S. State Department for the university’s Study Abroad Program. The IDEAS grant aims to expand international education opportunities for American students.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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