UNT became the first Bee Campus USA affiliate in Texas in 2016.

Efforts to engage the campus in enhancing pollinator habitat and promoting conservation education have earned UNT a renewal of its Bee Campus USA certification for 2020 following a rigorous review process. UNT initially earned this status in 2016 when it became the first Bee Campus USA affiliate in Texas.

Bee Campus USA brings campus communities together to sustain pollinators by creating and enhancing habitat, reducing pesticide use and spreading awareness.