2022 Fall North Texan cover

2022 Fall

An ELEVAR family on move-in day being assisted by a student.
Cover Story
A Community to Succeed

From ELEVAR to a plethora of support services, UNT's caring campus ensures that every student finds success.

Wedding photo of Jim and Julia Thompson
Dialogue

Couple's romance began on campus with a date to Homecoming.

Lola Obamehinti
Alumni Spotlight

Cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur works to diversify the tech industry.

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Innovation

UNT partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will offer future economic growth.

Laura Hayes
Alumni Spotlight

Alumna leads a locally recognized nonprofit.

Jennifer Ross-Nazzal
Research

UNT alumni and faculty members help out NASA in a variety of ways.

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Dialogue

92-year-old alum finds enjoyment in reading accomplishments of former students.

Sarah Zapata
Alumni Spotlight

Alumna's colorful textiles are exhibited in museums around the world and gaining attention.

Photo of Jon Nelson, Katherine Sobering, Liss LaFleur and Lauren Cross
Creative Endeavors

Four faculty members receive a semester off from teaching to pursue art.

R'Bonney Gabriel
Alumni Spotlight

Alumna is crowned Miss Texas USA and Miss USA, the first Filipino American woman to earn the titles.

Photo of cast of "Necessary Roughness"
Dialogue

Alumni remember how they got to part of the filming of "Necessary Roughness."

UNT Cookie Fest
Contest

Meet the finalists in UNT's first cookie contest.

Davidson family
Legacy Families

The love for music and UNT runs in the Davidson family.

Diamond Eagles Garden at Mean Green Acres Hydroponic Farm
Giving Back

Members contribute $1,000 and make a $100,000 difference in all corners of campus.

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Faculty/Staff Appointments

UNT recently announced several new appointments.

Michelle Green-Ford
Alumni Spotlight

Alumna is making history in her newly elected position.

Lyle Mays
Alumni news

The late Lyle Mays was honored on music's biggest night.

Hollywood Ending
Alumni Spotlight

Alumnus is the executive producer behind the Oscar winner, "The Queen of Basketball."

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Continuing Education

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering classes in Dallas this fall.

John W. Richmond, Pat Boone, David Hooten and Neal Smatresk
Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Pat Boone, David B. Hooten cited for their musical talent and undeniable impact.

Diamond graphic
Research

The new growth method from UNT chemistry researchers provides several benefits.

North Texas Cheer team at the beach
Student Success

North Texas Cheer team brings home back-to-back national titles.

Blaine Whitmire
Alumni Spotlight

UNT alum is heading to the Little League.

Greenhouse interior
Research

Grant will allow UNT researchers to study how to produce accessible medicine.

Jesse Eschbach and Roy Redman
Music news

UNT alumnus restores 1924 pipe organ on campus.

Photo of Andy McDowall sworn in as a non-voting Student Regent
UNT System

Alumni and a computer science student represent UNT on board.

Farah Fleurima
Alumni Spotlight

Alumna lands job as homepage editor at "The New York Times'" South Korea bureau.

April Becker and Carlos Lopez
Innovation

UNT joins Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities.

Photo of students dipping class rings in library fountains
Traditions

Students celebrate their time as students at UNT’s Ring Ceremony and Eagle Ring Dive.

Deante' Moore
Star Student

Counseling major Deante' Moore uses personal experiences as a leader in student organizations.

Angela Tortorice
Alumni Spotlight

Alumna ran her way to a milestone achievement.

Lee Hughes
Perspective

Biology Professor Lee Hughes ('87, '94 M.S., '98 Ph.D.) recalls how UNT shaped his life.

To the Skies & Beyond illustration of satellites and space telescopes
Research

Faculty and alumni help NASA with innovative discoveries.

Expert Take - Job Seeking Advice
Expert Take

UNT faculty and staff explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the job market.

Cameron Allahverdi
Alumni Spotlight

Entrepreneur Cameron Allahverdi has found a niche in the business world by customizing urns.

Mean Green Football
Mean Green

Football news, Unity Plaza and the newest Hall of Fame inductees.

UNT President Neal Smatresk
From our President

UNT's caring spirit and career-ready focus lead to record-setting enrollment.

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Giving Impact

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards recognize professional achievements.

Valerie and Andy Gotcher
Alumni Spotlight

College sweethearts created an award-winning videogame.

Illustration of eagle mascot on top of the letter "T"
Retrospective

The alma mater and the eagle mascot have endured as campus favorites.

Kari and Justin LaRusch
Dialogue

Alumni return to campus with their children to reminisce.

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Research

New service helps those with disorder that impairs language abilities.

Jason Blackwell
Alumni Spotlight

Alumnus is the winner of a national cooking show.

Book cover for "School for German Brides"
Faculty books

World War II, the Texas Rangers and artificial intelligence are the topics covered.

Kevin Hawkins
Alumni Spotlight

Singer Kevin Hawkins, a College of Music alum, is getting his voice heard by millions.

Arath Herrera
Online Feature

Two first-gen students share their experiences as they navigate dreams of earning a degree.

Frisco Landing
Power of Place

First building at UNT at Frisco opens to much fanfare as UNT plants its flag in Collin County.

Vaughn Faison
Alumni Spotlight

Vaughn Faison gets in tune -- and a Grammy nomination -- as part of the group Kings Return.