I hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter. Thank you all for your hard work this year. I look forward to working with you in 2017. Have a great holiday.
Betty H. Stewart Named University of North Texas at Dallas Provost
Betty H. Stewart, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Midwestern State University and a biochemist, will become the provost and executive vice president at the University of North Texas at Dallas in February 2017. She was selected…
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AT&T Contribution Inspires Dallas Students to Become Next Generation of Business Leaders
The University of North Texas at Dallas, Dallas County Community College District and Dallas Independent School District recently signed a memorandum of understanding officially creating two new collegiate academies at Lincoln and Sunset High School…
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Welcome Reception Honors Gasko, Williams, and Williams
UNT Dallas hosted a welcome reception on the Founders Hall rooftop terrace for its newest cabinet members November 15, 2016. Dr. John Gasko, dean of the School of Education; Michael L. Williams, the univeristy's first distinguished-leader-in-…
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Coordinating Board Approves Dealership Management Program
The Coordinating Board recently approved UNT Dallas' undergraduate certification in Dealership Management in the School of Business. This program is the direct result of meetings with Premier Trucking’s management team and consultation with other…
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SGA, LULAC Hosts “Safe Talk” November 30
The UNT Dallas Student Government Association and the UNT Dallas LULAC organization held a town hall November 30, 2016 for the university community to share their feelings, concerns and thoughts following the November election. The town hall titled…
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UNT Dallas Applies for Upward Bound Grant
The University of North Texas at Dallas submitted its first Upward Bound (UB) application November 28, 2016. UNT Dallas requested funding of $1.2 million from the U. S. Department of Education to begin an Upward Bound (UB) Project for a five-year…
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HSML Interns Turn Passion into Full-Time Employment
Six UNT Dallas students recently had the good fortune of turning their passion for serving others into internships, and their internships into full-time employment. Each of the six students are in human services management and leadership (HSML)…
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Shumway, Ingram Speak to Kimball HS Students About Hospitality Management
Dr. Karen Shumway, Dean of the School of Business, and Bill Ingram, Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management, recently spoke to the Justin F. Kimball High School Academy of Hospitality and Tourism students. The University of North Texas at…
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Student Affairs Hosts First Honor Cord Ceremony
The Office of Student Affairs at UNT Dallas hosted its first honor cord ceremony December 9, 2016 in Founders Hall 138. Students were eligible to receive honor cords if they were a student veteran, a participating member of a registred student…
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Public Health Students Complete Tier II Medical Reserve Corps Training
Five UNT Dallas public health students recently completed Tier II level (deployable assets) Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) volunteer training at Dallas County Health and Human Services.
In addition to gaining valuable training for their future careers,…
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Urban SERCH Institute Hosts Town Hall
The UNT Dallas Urban SERCH Institute held its first town hall meeting on campus December 1, 2016 to discuss its current projects and how the university community can get involved. The presentation is available in its entirety here.
Some of the…
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UNT Dallas Students Partner with Children’s Health to Improve Child Safety in Dallas
UNT Dallas' Public Health Student Association partnered with Children’s Health Saturday, November 5, 2016 to provide car seats and injury prevention tips to families in the Southern Dallas community. The event served 90 children and provided 78 car…
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UNT Dallas Graduates Honored at Fall Commencement
The University of North Texas at Dallas celebrated the accomplishments of more than 300 graduates Friday, December 16 at the fall commencement. Friends and family of the graduates packed the 4,500-seat auditorium at the Inspiring Body of Christ…
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This Jag's Got Talent-UNTD Athletic Director Featured on WFAA
Jack Allday, athletic director for UNT Dallas, is a man of many talents. In addition to serving as the university’s first athletic director, he is the drummer for Jack Allday’s Swing Shift, a local jazz band. Allday and his band was featured…
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Monica Williams Named Keynote Speaker for Leadership Luncheon
Dr. Monica G. Williams, vice president of university advancement and president of the UNT Dallas Foundation, was one of the keynote speakers at the Walmart Women in Leadership Luncheon on December 8, 2016 in Houston.
The event brought in top-level…
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UNT Dallas a Sponsor for Texas African American History Memorial Dedication Ceremony
The University of North Texas at Dallas was the sole university sponsor listed for the Texas African American History Memorial Dedication. UNT Dallas worked closely with Representative Helen Giddings on the event, with several members of the UNT…
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UNT Dallas, Health Science Center Partner to Provide Flu Shots
The UNT Dallas Office of Counseling and Wellness Services partnered with the UNT Health Science Center to provide 250 free flu shots to university faculty, staff and students December 6, 2016. The flu shots were given by UNT HSC students. The event…
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President, Students Run Turkey Trot to Raise Money for Scholarships
UNT Dallas President Bob Mong joined university faculty, staff and students to run the annual Turkey Trot in Dallas Thanksgiving morning. Faculty and staff who could not attend were encouraged to donate toward the UNT Dallas Student Leadership Fund…
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Sergeant Shaw Named Acting Police Chief
Christopher Shaw has been appointed Acting Chief of Police of the UNT Dallas Police Department. He began his police career at the University of North Texas and has served over seven years as a commissioned law enforcement officer. Acting Chief Shaw…
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UNT Dallas, El Centro Receive Grant for Urban Agriculture Project
UNT Dallas and El Centro College are partnering for a U. S. Department of Education HSI STEM grant-funded project. Together, UNT Dallas and El Centro will help bridge students across skill deficiencies and give them the opportunity to participate in…
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Dallas ISD, DCCCD, and UNT Dallas Partner to Create Two New Collegiate Academies
Members of the University of North Texas at Dallas, Dallas County Community College District and Dallas Independent School District recently signed memoranda of understanding that will officially create two new collegiate academies. The two…
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UNT Dallas Receives Approval from SACSCOC to Apply for Doctoral Programs
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) gave final approval on December 6, 2016 for the merger of the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law. The…
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UNT System to Participate in Gallup Employee Engagement Survey in January 2017
This spring, the University of North Texas System and individual UNT campuses will participate in an Employee Engagement survey developed by Gallup as part of a larger strategy to make the UNT System a better place to work. The survey is one step…
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UNT Dallas Celebrates Chief Jaynes at Retirement Reception
At the end of December, Police Chief Cliff Jaynes will retire, bringing to a clsoe a distinguished career in law enforcement spanning more than 40 years. Chief Jaynes spent the last five years helping to create and lead a very talented and effective…
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CPI Celebrates Graduates from Supervisory Classes
UNT Dallas recently hosted graduation ceremonies for the Caruth Police Institute’s (CPI) Sergeant’s Supervisory Series and the Civilian Supervisory Class. Twenty-eight sergeants and 18 civilians graduated from the programs in December.
This 15-day…
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