![Ashley Hinck talking with students Ashley Hinck talking with students](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_546_ashleyhinck0085a.jpg?itok=ua3Y7qbZ)
Cover story
Navigating the Freshman Year
UNT helps first-year students adjust to college life, develop academic skills and discover their career path.
![President Lane Rawlins with Homecoming King President Lane Rawlins with Homecoming King](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_634_homecoming_2012_mc_31.jpg?itok=MMXqnPwz)
![Talon supercomputer Talon supercomputer](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_599_talonsupercomputer_advert.jpg?itok=iSo-VZzR)
Parting shot
High-performance Computing System
Talon is expanding UNT's reach in computation-based research.
![Golden Eagles of 1962 standing Golden Eagles of 1962 standing](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/golden_eagles_0038.jpg?itok=Tf-Dxi0H)
Golden Eagles
Golden Memories
Members of the Class of 1962 share their memories.
#Alumni Events, #Alumni life, #Homecoming, #Essays, #2012 Winter
![Laura Rusnok standing in front of airplane Laura Rusnok standing in front of airplane](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/10_805_laura_rusnok_aviation_logistics_172.jpg?itok=2lJavrJS)
Finding Career Pathways
Turning Point
Students discover new career directions after transferring to UNT.
Written by: Jessica DeLeĆ³n
#Business, #Logistics, #Visual Arts and Design, #Features, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2012 Winter
![Mandy Griffith standing Mandy Griffith standing](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_532_mandygriffith0080ntxn.jpg?itok=Q_oUfwsG)
Alumni spotlight
Mandy Griffith
As a federal prosecutor, UNT alumna Mandy Griffith is combatting the exploitation of children.
Written by: Ellen Rossetti
#Political Science, #2012 Winter, #Department of Political Science, #Alumni Profiles
![Adriana D'Alba sitting in front of computers Adriana D'Alba sitting in front of computers](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_613_dalba_education_039_ret_0.jpg?itok=m6amRTBf)
Program feature
UNT-UAEM Partnership
Two universities mark 10 years of research collaborations and cultural exchange.
Written by: Randena Hulstrand
#Information, #Materials Science and Engineering, #Political Science, #Visual Arts and Design, #Features, #2012 Winter
![People sitting at tables at dinner People sitting at tables at dinner](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_598_founders_circle_118_0.jpg?itok=DA-TW17y)
Founder's Circle
Legacy of Transformation
Founder's Circle recognizes donors whose contributions have a profound impact.
![Band marching on bridge Band marching on bridge](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_623_spirit_bonfire_112.jpg?itok=roCUHKW6)
![Pop Shuford sitting Pop Shuford sitting](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dearntxn_shuford_0.jpg?itok=GyhIca_c)
Dear North Texan
Journalism Days
Journalism alumni remember a favorite teacher -- Pop Shuford.
#Letters, #Letters, #2012 Winter, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
![Students standing with box of doughnuts Students standing with box of doughnuts](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_501_thank_teacher_005_1.jpg?itok=7iI4mcVV)
Thanking Teachers
Honoring UNT's Excellent Faculty
UNT recognizes outstanding faculty for their contributions as teachers, scholars and mentors.
![Football player in snow Football player in snow](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dearntxn_fbsnow_ground.jpg?itok=KS5Qd9WT)
Dear North Texan
Homecoming Days
Readers remember snow, a memorable celebration and marching in the parade.
![Craig Robertson and Lance Dunbar at football game Craig Robertson and Lance Dunbar at football game](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20121118_dal_craig_lance_crop.jpg?itok=Lbi3JnPe)
Alumni spotlight
Mean Green Pros
UNT football standouts Craig Robertson and Lance Dunbar are now part of the NFL.
![Robert L. Marquis Sr. and wife standing Robert L. Marquis Sr. and wife standing](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dearntxn_presmarquis_and_wife.jpg?itok=_oy6ytld)
Dear North Texan
Pond Legacy
Reader ponders legacy of her grandfather, former UNT President Robert L. Marquis Sr.
![Craig and Kay Broeder with bike Craig and Kay Broeder with bike](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/nest_pullout_craigbroeder_cycling.jpg?itok=Op7yuDAt)
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Helping Others
UNT alumnus Craig Broeder cycling for cancer research -- and breaking records.
Written by: Claudia Taylor
#Music, #Social Impact, #Music, #Features, #College of Music, #2012 Winter
![Melissa Rycroft and others holding mirror ball trophy Melissa Rycroft and others holding mirror ball trophy](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dancing_with_the_stars_-_muse.jpg?itok=tjC_QZGe)
Alumni spotlight
UNT Reality Stars
UNT alumna Melissa Rycroft danced her way to an all-star win.
#Business, #Television & Film, #Culture, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2012 Winter
![Bob Belden standing with bandmates Bob Belden standing with bandmates](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/bobbelden_with_band-music_item.jpg?itok=nCfNK04k)
Alumni spotlight
Jazz Big Dog Mentors Young Cats
UNT alumnus Bob Belden's CD features young UNT alumni and students.
![Leah Hatfield talking with others Leah Hatfield talking with others](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_475_leah_hatfield0100ntxn.jpg?itok=BktGCZXu)
UNT Alumni Association
Alumni Ambassadors
UNT alumna Leah Hatfield stays active on campus with new group.
#Alumni Life, #Alumni life, #UNT Alumni Association, #2012 Winter
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Alumni spotlight
Drawing Attention
UNT alumnus Michael Bise wins $50K Hunting Prize for artists.
#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #2012 Winter, #College of Visual Arts and Design
![Mahedevan Gomathisankaran holding computer Mahedevan Gomathisankaran holding computer](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_548_mahadevangomathisankaran0117ntxn.jpg?itok=vxmfszzW)
Ask an Expert
Mahadevan Gomathisankaran
How can you safely shop online during the holiday season?
Written by: Randena Hulstrand
#Engineering, #Science/Technology, #Department of Computer Science and Engineering, #Campus News, #Expert Take, #2012 Winter
![Cynthia Mohr and students standing outside Edinburgh Castle Cynthia Mohr and students standing outside Edinburgh Castle](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dundeetrip-nationalmuseumofscotland-for_global_connection_pullout.jpg?itok=D5q8eAyW)
Global Connection
Design Conference
UNT students attended the Group for International Design Education conference in Scotland.
#Visual Arts and Design, #Global Connection, #Campus News, #2012 Winter, #College of Visual Arts and Design
![Green Brigade drumline performing at game Green Brigade drumline performing at game](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_634_homecoming_2012_mc_20.jpg?itok=Y5kPXhhV)
Brilliantly Green
Champions in Soccer, Music
Mean Green soccer team, Green Brigade Drumline win big accolades.
#Athletics, #Music, #Brilliantly Green, #Campus News, #College of Music, #2012 Winter
![Ligon family standing Ligon family standing](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/ligon_family_3187.jpg?itok=0UuM_Icl)
Online Exclusive
Meet the Ligons
Design professor and his family live in Honors Hall to help students adjust to life away from home.
#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Online Extras, #2012 Winter, #College of Visual Arts and Design
![Amy Tuley Amy Tuley](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/amy_tuley_206_prepped.jpg?itok=gkSADtaQ)
Alumni spotlight
Tumbling into a Career
UNT alumna Amy Tuley performs with prestigious Los Angeles modern dance company.
#Dance and Theatre, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #2012 Winter
![Super Pit basketball court Super Pit basketball court](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/super_pit_for_mean_green_pullout.jpg?itok=S1yruNaL)
Mean Green
Gifts for Facilities and Scholarships
The Mean Green basketball teams will have new amenities.
![Sgt. Steven Davidson standing Sgt. Steven Davidson standing](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/12_508_stevendavidson0987ntxn.jpg?itok=CTQdnNGE)
Online Exclusive
2012 "Army Times" Soldier of the Year
UNT student veteran saves a fellow soldier's life, sets an example for others to follow.
#Hospitality and Tourism, #Online Extras, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #2012 Winter