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Cover Story
A Community to Succeed
From ELEVAR to a plethora of support services, UNT's caring campus ensures that every student finds success
Written by: Heather Noel
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Department of Sociology, #Department of Management, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Education, #Cover Stories, #Department of Psychology, #Featured Photo, #College of Health and Public Service, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2022 Fall
![Wedding photo of Jim and Julia Thompson](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/amy_thompson_family_photo.jpeg?itok=2f13Sjzy)
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Alumni Spotlight
The Boys Club Gets a Reboot
Cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur works to diversify the tech industry.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Department of Library and Information Sciences, #Features, #College of Information, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2022 Fall
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Innovation
Mobility Corridor
UNT partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will offer future economic growth.
![Laura Hayes Laura Hayes](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/laura-hayes_banner.jpg?itok=l1CBmETm)
Alumni Spotlight
Helping Students Get a Head Start
Alumna leads a locally recognized nonprofit.
Written by: Danielle Zachariah
![Jennifer Ross-Nazzal Jennifer Ross-Nazzal](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/jennifer-ross-nazzal_thumb.jpg?itok=JeS46JtT)
Research
UNT Alumni and Faculty Foster NASA's Mission
UNT alumni and faculty members help out NASA in a variety of ways.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Department of Learning Technologies, #Research, #Department of Design, #Department of Library and Information Sciences, #College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Department of Electrical Engineering, #Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, #Department of History, #College of Engineering, #College of Information, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Online Exclusives, #2022 Fall
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Dialogue
Mean Green Pride
92-year-old alum finds enjoyment in reading accomplishments of former students.
![Sarah Zapata Sarah Zapata](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/tpresents-betsy-slide-qwjm_banner.jpg?itok=ri9LjCaa)
Alumni Spotlight
An Abundance of Talent
Alumna's colorful textiles are exhibited in museums around the world and gaining attention.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
![Photo of Jon Nelson, Katherine Sobering, Liss LaFleur and Lauren Cross](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/22_0281_iaafacultyfellows_croppedjpg_0.jpg?itok=PjxNOmTo)
Creative Endeavors
IAA Fellows
Four faculty members receive a semester off from teaching to pursue art.
#Department of Art Education and Art History, #Music, #Sociology, #Visual Arts and Design, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Design, #Music, #Department of Studio Art, #Visual Arts, #Books, #Department of Sociology, #Fashion, #College of Music, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2022 Fall
![R'Bonney Gabriel R'Bonney Gabriel](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/r-bonney-gabriel-miss-texas_thumb.jpg?itok=C7SxT1v7)
Alumni Spotlight
All Hail The Queen
Alumna is crowned Miss Texas USA and Miss USA, the first Filipino American woman to earn the titles.
Written by: Danielle Zachariah
#Department of Design, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
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Dialogue
Extra Special
Alumni remember how they got to part of the filming of "Necessary Roughness."
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Legacy Families
Thread That Connects
The love for music and UNT runs in the Davidson family.
Written by: Amanda Yanowski
![Diamond Eagles Garden at Mean Green Acres Hydroponic Farm Diamond Eagles Garden at Mean Green Acres Hydroponic Farm](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/17-830_hydroponicgarden_061_banner.jpg?itok=3V9Qfv44)
Giving Back
UNT Diamond Eagles Society Celebrates Five Years
Members contribute $1,000 and make a $100,000 difference in all corners of campus.
Written by: Amanda Yanowski
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![Michelle Green-Ford Michelle Green-Ford](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/michelle-green-ford_thumb.jpg?itok=5mfg4xSX)
Alumni Spotlight
First Woman in Fort Worth
Alumna is making history in her newly elected position.
Written by: Danielle Zachariah
![Lyle Mays Lyle Mays](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/lyle-mays_thumb.jpg?itok=ACSoNrua)
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Alumni Spotlight
Hollywood Ending
Alumnus is the executive producer behind the Oscar winner, "The Queen of Basketball."
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Film, #Television & Film, #Alumni Profiles, #Department of Media Arts, #2022 Fall
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Continuing Education
OLLI Expands
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering classes in Dallas this fall.
![John W. Richmond, Pat Boone, David Hooten and Neal Smatresk John W. Richmond, Pat Boone, David Hooten and Neal Smatresk](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/22-0284_medal-of-honor_0086_banner.jpg?itok=D7Uo-3iT)
Alumni Spotlight
UNT Presidential Medals of Honor winners
Alumni Pat Boone, David B. Hooten cited for their musical talent and undeniable impact.
![Diamond graphic Diamond graphic](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/innovation-diamond_0.jpg?itok=CpurzfLz)
Research
Growing Nanodiamonds
The new growth method from UNT chemistry researchers provides several benefits.
#Research, #UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Chemistry, #2022 Fall
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Student Success
Wins to Cheer About
North Texas Cheer team brings home back-to-back national titles.
![Blaine Whitmire Blaine Whitmire](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/blaine-whitmire_thumb2.jpg?itok=nCNoX8AS)
Alumni Spotlight
Batter Up!
UNT alum is heading to the Little League.
Written by: Danielle Zachariah
#G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
![Greenhouse interior Greenhouse interior](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/innovation-fungalmeds_banner.jpg?itok=Ai-xhk36)
Research
Fungal-Derived Medicine
Grant will allow UNT researchers to study how to produce accessible medicine.
#Department of Biological Sciences, #Research, #UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #2022 Fall
![Jesse Eschbach and Roy Redman Jesse Eschbach and Roy Redman](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/22-0340_organ-restoration_0079_banner2.jpg?itok=XLlH4jZ7)
![Photo of Andy McDowall sworn in as a non-voting Student Regent](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/22_0389_student_regent0013.jpg?itok=deikIRHQ)
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Alumni Spotlight
Talent and Tenacity
Alumna lands job as homepage editor at "The New York Times'" South Korea bureau.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, #College of Music, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
![April Becker and Carlos Lopez April Becker and Carlos Lopez](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/21-0617_april-becker_ah_0196_banner.jpg?itok=u4SSgs5v)
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Traditions
Ring Dive
Students celebrate their time as students at UNT’s Ring Ceremony and Eagle Ring Dive.
#Alumni Life, #Traditions, #UNT Alumni Association, #2022 Fall
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Star Student
Courage to Help Others
Counseling major Deante' Moore uses personal experiences as a leader in student organizations.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Angela Tortorice Angela Tortorice](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/angelica-tortice-2_thumb.jpg?itok=URClmZPG)
Alumni Spotlight
Record-Setting Runner
Alumna ran her way to a milestone achievement.
Written by: Danielle Zachariah
#Department of Accounting, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
![Lee Hughes Lee Hughes](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/22-0465_lee-hughes_0017_banner.jpg?itok=t9HS8Cuc)
Perspective
Fulfilling Dreams
Biology Professor Lee Hughes ('87, '94 M.S., '98 Ph.D.) recalls how UNT shaped his life.
#Department of Biological Sciences, #Science, #Essays, #2022 Fall
![To the Skies & Beyond illustration of satellites and space telescopes To the Skies & Beyond illustration of satellites and space telescopes](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/skies_banner.jpg?itok=UzT75nEH)
Research
To the Skies and Beyond
Faculty and alumni help NASA with innovative discoveries.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Expert Take
Job Seeking Advice
UNT faculty and staff explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the job market.
![Cameron Allahverdi Cameron Allahverdi](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/cameronurns_banner.jpg?itok=fjnEIHpT)
Alumni Spotlight
Minding His Business
Entrepreneur Cameron Allahverdi has found a niche in the business world by customizing urns.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
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From our President
Prioritizing Student Success
UNT's caring spirit and career-ready focus lead to record-setting enrollment.
![Photo of UNT Alumni Assocation Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/alumni-awards.jpg?itok=Hxtx7pB5)
Giving Impact
Soaring Eagles
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards recognize professional achievements.
![Valerie and Andy Gotcher Valerie and Andy Gotcher](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/the-gotchers_thumb.jpg?itok=lXsN1kQ0)
Alumni Spotlight
Gaming With The Gotchers
College sweethearts created an award-winning videogame.
Written by: Danielle Zachariah
#Department of Design, #Department of Teacher Education and Administration, #College of Education, #Department of Psychology, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
![Illustration of eagle mascot on top of the letter "T"](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/first-eagle.jpg?itok=pfww66qW)
Retrospective
Beloved Traditions Turn 100 Years Old
The alma mater and the eagle mascot have endured as campus favorites.
![Kari and Justin LaRusch Kari and Justin LaRusch](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dialogue-letters-larusch_1_thumb.jpg?itok=oA4uoB-c)
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Research
Aphasia Support
New service helps those with disorder that impairs language abilities.
#Health, #UNT News, #Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, #College of Health and Public Service, #2022 Fall
![Jason Blackwell Jason Blackwell](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/chef-jason-blackwell_thumb.jpg?itok=9XvzbmFA)
Alumni Spotlight
Last Man Standing
Alumnus is the winner of a national cooking show.
Written by: Danielle Zachariah
#Department of Criminal Justice, #College of Health and Public Service, #Alumni Profiles, #2022 Fall
![Book cover for "School for German Brides"](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/school_for_german_brides_cropped.jpg?itok=Y5FiM6SI)
Faculty books
New Books From Alumni and Faculty
World War II, the Texas Rangers and artificial intelligence are the topics covered.
![Kevin Hawkins Kevin Hawkins](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/kevin-hawkins-with-unt-sign_banner.jpg?itok=gxkAoA9l)
Alumni Spotlight
Show of Force
Singer Kevin Hawkins, a College of Music alum, is getting his voice heard by millions.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Arath Herrera Arath Herrera](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/22-0248_nttv_0093_banner.jpg?itok=OTWayi9y)
Online Feature
First in Flight
Two first-gen students share their experiences as they navigate dreams of earning a degree.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #2022 Fall
![Frisco Landing Frisco Landing](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/frisco-landing_thumb.jpg?itok=Kq9QaG7H)
Power of Place
The Eagle has Landed
First building at UNT at Frisco opens to much fanfare as UNT plants its flag in Collin County.
![Vaughn Faison Vaughn Faison](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/vaughn-faison_thumb.jpg?itok=RqVz_p12)
Alumni Spotlight
Raising His Voice
Vaughn Faison gets in tune -- and a Grammy nomination -- as part of the group Kings Return.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón