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Cover story
From Classroom to Career
As students face an evolving job market, UNT is giving them the tools to land their dream job.
Written by: Christiana Flores
![Dee Wilson talking with a student Dee Wilson talking with a student](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23_0346_career-coach_ah0090.jpg?itok=5GErj8Sf)
Cover story
Career Readiness
Students gain an edge with a cutting-edge course.
Written by: Christiana Flores
![Bill Schmidt Bill Schmidt](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0352_bill-schmidt_2_banner3.jpg?itok=0vNHfOA_)
Alumni Spotlight
Chasing Dreams
Bill Schmidt medaled at the 1972 Olympics. But his life in sports didn't stop there.
Written by: Erin Cogswell
![Bill Schmidt at UNT Bill Schmidt at UNT](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/bill-schmidt-7.jpg?itok=AL-LQA4f)
Alumni Spotlight
Defining Moments
Bill Schmidt's time at North Texas led to the Olympics.
Written by: Erin Cogswell
![The Revive 365 team celebrates their victory on presentation night. The Revive 365 team celebrates their victory on presentation night.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/2300231_inside-out_0479_banner.jpg?itok=dBNEm074)
Criminal Justice
Inside Out
UNT students worked with the incarcerated population in a unique class.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Dornith Doherty phylloxera Dornith Doherty phylloxera](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dornithdoherty_phylloxera_number-2_1920pxh_banner.jpg?itok=lNUMVZ6s)
Research
Research on the Nanoscale
Peruse research through the lens of UNT's high-powered instruments like faculty do.
Written by: Heather Noel
![UNT DATCU Stadium UNT DATCU Stadium](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0502_datcu-stadium_0060_banner.jpg?itok=XsG4miDn)
Mean Green
Glory to the Green
Athletics wins titles, gains unique partnership with DATCU.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Ellie Breaux Ellie Breaux](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/ellie-breaux_img_1524_banner.jpg?itok=WwDrAyZR)
Alumni Spotlight
A Crowning Achievement
UNT graduate Ellie Breaux wins Miss Texas 2023 title.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
#Department of Marketing & Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Mastering Meals illustration of experts Mastering Meals illustration of experts](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/2023-fall_mastering-meals_thumb.jpg?itok=tLDayi4h)
Expert Take
Mastering Meals
UNT's culinary experts reveal the secrets to a great dish.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Mean Green fire truck Mean Green fire truck](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/050223-victory-celebration-zdb-24.jpg?itok=cTbqkIo9)
Giving Impact
A Champion for Champions
A new fire truck, painted in Mean Green, shows an alumna’s devotion to her school.
Written by: Sean Riedel
![UNT 2023 Alumni Awards UNT 2023 Alumni Awards](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/alumni-awards_banner.jpg?itok=sVXqSh6Q)
![Paper airplane graphic Paper airplane graphic](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/d_159-05.jpg?itok=IYOkkyJ1)
Research
Research on the Rise
UNT garnered its highest-ever total of sponsored project awards.
Written by: Heather Noel
#UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Political Science, #2023 Fall
![Ramona Washington Ramona Washington](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0225_chief-ramona-washington_0003_thumb.jpg?itok=n8W2TA7b)
![Anupama Kaul with student researchers Anupama Kaul with student researchers](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0365_anupama-kaul_lg_6574_banner.jpg?itok=WMI4kCnO)
Research
Advancing Semiconductors
UNT collaborating with researchers in U.S. Department of Energy consortium.
#UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #College of Engineering, #Department of Physics, #2023 Fall
![Graphic human silouette depicting a mind Graphic human silouette depicting a mind](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/school-mental-health.jpg?itok=tfd-qU3h)
Research
Educational Support
College of Education receives $5 million in grants to address training gaps.
![Photo of people working at house construction site](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/collab_blightstudydallashabitat.jpeg?itok=212dsg2D)
Research
Improving Blight
A new study shows blight is improving in Dallas.
#UNT News, #College of Health and Public Service, #2023 Fall
![Jathin Pranav Singaraju Jathin Pranav Singaraju](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0206_goldwater_lg_9955.jpg?itok=-agrydc3)
Research
National Awards
Faculty, alumni garner prestigious awards and scholarships.
#Department of Biological Sciences, #UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #College of Engineering, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2023 Fall
![Photo of Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/rebecca_researchthumbnail.jpg?itok=nlc6VJGt)
Research
Music History
Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden earned two awards from the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities.
![Song Fu, Xinrong Li and Qing Yang Song Fu, Xinrong Li and Qing Yang](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0229_ecat_0004.jpg?itok=9OZ3acTb)
Research
Mobility Tech
UNT part of a national effort to foster the development of emerging vehicle technologies.
![Krystal Toney Krystal Toney](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0333_llela_lg_6133.jpg?itok=Z-9zl9Hk)
Star Student
Access to Nature
Environmental science student is opening up conversations about experiencing nature.
Written by: Heather Noel
#UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Geography and the Environment, #2023 Fall
![Charles Wood Charles Wood](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0218_rotary-global-grant_lg_6727_banner.jpg?itok=924dtmX_)
Alumni Spotlight
Experiencing the World
Scholarship winner Charles Wood looks forward to improving his community.
#UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #2023 Fall
![E. Dan Klepper E. Dan Klepper](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/klepper-in-the-studio-gallery-banner3.jpg?itok=vjhMPMCI)
Alumni Spotlight
Shooting for the Moon
E. Dan Klepper uses technology to give a different view of nature.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Department of Studio Art, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Emily Sanchez, Brandon Rivera and David Velez Emily Sanchez, Brandon Rivera and David Velez](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/watchale-trio_52_banner.jpg?itok=jyJccbDl)
Alumni Spotlight
Connecting People Through Art
A trio of Tejano alumni are crafting films as the collective Watchale.
Written by: Michael King
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Michael Flanagan Michael Flanagan](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/michael-flanagan_portrait_thumb.jpg?itok=Kqs0vbC-)
Alumni Spotlight
Breaking the Code
Media arts graduate student Michael Flanagan captures legendary artist Vernon Fisher in new film.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Studio Art, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![George Getschow and Larry McMurtry George Getschow and Larry McMurtry](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/getschow-mcmurtry_43_banner.jpg?itok=NPBZZxSN)
Faculty Books
Words on an 'Empty Page'
A former UNT professor has edited a new book examining the influence of Larry McMurtry.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
#Books, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2023 Fall
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Alumni Spotlight
Lighting Up Lives
Joe Bessner is living his dream and creating lifelong memories for others.
Written by: Nabeela Iqbal
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Frank Greene Frank Greene](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/frank-greene_thumb.jpg?itok=cooapA0P)
Alumni Spotlight
Greene Lights
Trumpeter Frank Greene's career has led him to big gigs in the music world.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Illustration of Willie Nelson flying an airplane shaped like a tennis shoe Illustration of Willie Nelson flying an airplane shaped like a tennis shoe](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/metadc1705345_xl_unta_ar0926-06-002-001_01_thumb.jpg?itok=ijTyE47c)
Alumni Spotlight
Artist to a 'T'
Steve Brooks' art has been seen on the T-shirts and posters for musicians, notably Willie Nelson.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Department of Studio Art, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![The Last Year Essays bookcover The Last Year Essays bookcover](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/the-last-year_thumb.jpg?itok=sQKWBR_P)
Faculty Books
New Books From Faculty
UNT faculty offer a collection of plays, a memoir and an examination of gender roles.
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Books, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Department of Sociology, #Department of English, #2023 Fall
![Quincy Davis, Ana M. Lopez and Priscilla Ybarra Quincy Davis, Ana M. Lopez and Priscilla Ybarra](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0222_iaa-fellows_lg_7993.jpg?itok=Q7WX8NjE)
Faculty Fellows
The Art of the Matters
As IAA fellows, UNT professors craft new music, art inspired by historic events.
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Music, #Visual Arts, #Books, #Department of English, #College of Music, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2023 Fall
![Samuel P. Golden Samuel P. Golden](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/legacy-family-sam-jaclyn-and-janna-at-unt-golf-practice-facility-dedication-9.jpg?itok=DvnQUvrD)
Legacy Family
A Golden Legacy
The Golden family creates a legacy of unwavering support for the Mean Green.
Written by: Erin Cogswell
#G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Legacy Families, #2023 Fall
![Phyllis George Phyllis George](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/retrospective_phyllis-george.jpg?itok=yXNTOKiI)
Retrospective
When They Were Students
Can you recognize these famous alumni from when they were students at UNT?
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Macrodose Macrodose](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/meowwolf_dan-lam_glowquarium_macrodose_kate-russell-cred.jpg?itok=ZFjMvzDQ)
Perspective
Wolf Pack
UNT alumni featured throughout Meow Wolf's large-scale, immersive art experience in Grapevine.
#Department of Studio Art, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Amy Shank Fiala Amy Shank Fiala](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/amy-fiala-profile_thumbnail.jpg?itok=9RIqvM0T)
Alumni Spotlight
For the Love of Dogs
Amy Shank Fiala has turned her affection for animals into a successful business.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Jarred Howard Jarred Howard](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/jarred-howard_thumb.jpg?itok=35jvfQxq)
Alumni Spotlight
More than a Museum
Jarred Howard is leading the development of a site honoring Juneteenth.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Department of Design, #Department of Marketing & Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Amanda Cobb-Greetham Amanda Cobb-Greetham](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/cobb-greetham_thumb.jpg?itok=equjro-B)
Alumni Spotlight
Writing a New Page in History
Amanda Cobb-Greetham has earned acclaim for building Native American studies.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Communication Studies, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![UNT President Neal Smatresk UNT President Neal Smatresk](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/neal_circle.png?itok=t1HA1nkP)
From our President
Committed to Student Success
Career readiness and innovative degree programs set UNT apart.
![Cover of Spring 2023 North Texan](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/screen_shot_2023-09-25_at_3.06.30_pm_0.png?itok=JNJ45XVO)
![President Kennedy President Kennedy](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/letters-shelton-poster_thumb.jpg?itok=Fft0NaTp)
Dialogue
Great Teacher
Alumni remember the impact journalism teacher Keith Shelton had on their careers.
![Norval and Helen Crews Norval and Helen Crews](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/letter-to-editor-crews_thumb.jpg?itok=RR2scYxY)
![Dexter Purnell Dexter Purnell](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/dexter-purnell-orlando-studio_thumb.jpg?itok=Wjt9ablm)
Online Extra
Mixing Music and Marketing
When Dexter Purnell isn't teaching, he's engineering hit songs.
Written by: Natasha Drake
#Department of Marketing & Logistics, #Department of Marketing and Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Online Extras, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Brenda Barrio Brenda Barrio](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0264_brenda-barrio_lg_0542_thumb.jpg?itok=7IZRLz-5)
Online Extra
Full Circle Honor
Educational Psychology professor recognized with 'Fessor Graham award.
Written by: Heather Noel
#Department of Educational Psychology, #College of Education, #Online Extras, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Jason Levi and Noelle Fabian Dragon Jason Levi and Noelle Fabian Dragon](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/photo-may-27-2023-3-22-05-pm_banner.jpg?itok=-bLUqO-s)
Online Extra
A New Page for Music
Jason Levi and Noelle Fabian Dragon are introducing children to music in a fun and engaging way.
Written by: Nabeela Iqbal
#G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Online Extras, #College of Music, #Alumni Profiles, #2023 Fall
![Satish and Yasmin Gupta Career Center Satish and Yasmin Gupta Career Center](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/23-0393_frisco-landing_0155_banner.jpg?itok=aT3hvFGu)
Giving Impact
A Center to Launch Dreams
A donation from Satish and Yasmin Gupta funds a new Career Center at UNT at Frisco.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón and Christiana Flores