Jon Carlson, Grapevine. A graduate of Uplift North Hills Preparatory, he was a freshman journalism major with a focus on international affairs. He was a member of two Boy Scout Troops and in 2022 achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed music, gaming, strength training and skateboarding.

Travis Stewart Sheffield, Northlake. He was a biology student in the College of Science since 2021, with plans to go to medical school. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2012 to 2017, including a deployment to Iraq in 2015, and later joined the Texas Army National Guard. Travis also was a Master Mason at the Krum Masonic Lodge. He was known for his sense of humor and loyalty to his friends.

Bill Louis Smith, Decatur. He was a history major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. A former MedTech Diver in the U.S. Navy, he worked as a medical coordinator for two surgical centers. He enjoyed jiu-jitsu.

Vaanisri Phani Yadlapati, Frisco. He was pursuing a master’s degree in data science in the College of Information. He had worked at Sage IT.

Adrian Zambrana, Lantana. He was a post-baccalaureate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a major in international studies and a minor in French.

Desarai Holloway, Duncanville. A lifelong artist, she was a junior pre-studio art major in the College of Visual Arts and Design. She had attended UNT since 2020.

Jacob Williamson, Trophy Club. A post-baccalaureate biochemistry student in the College of Science, he was pursuing his dream of going to medical school. He had taught English in Vietnam and was a competitive swimmer who served as a lifeguard and swim coach. Jacob received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and worked as a pharmacy technician.

Sean Porter Buckley, Denton. He was a rehabilitation studies/psychology student in the College of Health and Public Service who was dedicated to his family, church and community.

David Ray Dunnigan (’64), Dallas. David was committed to the journalism industry and the public relations industry, establishing The David Dunnigan Public Relations Endowed Scholarship, which provides support for public relations students in the Mayborn School of Journalism. He was a member of UNT’s Chilton Society and served on the Mayborn School of Journalism Advisory Board. He started his career as a staff reporter for the Galveston Daily News. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked at The Dallas Morning News. He then went on to work in public relations and communications with numerous organizations and political candidates. He had a passion for serving his community and was president of organizations including the North Texas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. For his contributions, he received a number of awards, including the PRSA Community Service Award, and he was named to the College of Fellows and a Paul Harris Fellow. The Greater Dallas Planning Council Dunnigan Engagement Award was created in his honor.

Nicholas Braun, Plano. He was a sophomore in the College of Visual Arts and Design.