Trailblazers

'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.

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.

Countdown to Fall Semester: What You Need to Know

UNT Dallas classes begin on Monday, August 25, 2025 – and unregistered students are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible. With Express Registration, students can enroll themselves on MyUNTD.edu or schedule an Express Registration appointment with an advisor who can assist them in selecting their classes.

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.

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.

First Year Student-Athletes Whose Scholarships Kept Them Together

Winning PGA Fairway to Success scholarships kept Jada Cole and Jocelyn Owens together at UNT Dallas after they graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas. Now their bond is even stronger - on and off the track.

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.

Incoming Freshmen: Apply Now for Presidential Scholarships, Deadline March 21

Applications are now being accepted for the UNT Dallas Presidential Scholars Program. It is open to first-time incoming freshmen who have been admitted to UNT Dallas for the Fall 2025 semester.

Dr. Cathy Scott to Lead Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Dr. Cathy Scott has been named Director of the new UNT Dallas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL). The Center fosters an accessible, student-centered, and supportive educational environment that empowers faculty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First Year and Graduate Students Drive Enrollment Growth