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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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Register Now for Spring 2026 Semester Classes
Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible for their Spring 2026 classes, which begin on Monday, Jan. 12. Enrolling before the winter break has advantages, including optimal course choices and scheduling flexibility.
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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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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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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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Final Week of Registration for New and Returning Students
UNT Dallas is going all out to make Fall 2025 registration as fast and easy as possible – both for new and returning students. From August 25-28, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Enrollment, Admissions and Financial Aid teams, and other departments and offices, are open extra hours - offering guidance and support for any current and prospective students.
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Closest Look Yet at New STEM Building That Opens Later This Year
University leaders toured the new UNT Dallas STEM Building on Friday, June 27, 2025, to get their closest look yet at the state-of-the-art facility. It is scheduled to open in late 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester, which begins in January.
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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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New Student Orientation Dates in June and July
New Student Orientation is essential to every student's journey at UNT Dallas. It includes campus tours for students and parents, a message from the President, activities with fellow students, and the opportunity to register for classes.
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"Trail Ready" Summer Bridge Program Prepares Students for College Courses
Registration for the UNT Dallas "Trail Ready" Summer Bridge Program is open through July 9. Classes begin July 14. The program is designed to help students prepare for college-level courses and pass the required TSI Assessment 2.0 exam.
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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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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.
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Jessica Alvarez Named Asst. Dean for Student Success in Health Professions
Jessica Alvarez recently joined UNT Dallas as the newly created Assistant Dean for Student Success in Health Professions. Alvarez assumes her role as the university prepares to open our new STEM Building and collaborate with the UNT Health Science Center to offer unique nursing and pharmacy programs.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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