UNT launched its Texas First Program, an initiative designed to support high-achieving Texas students who graduate early from high school. The program, created by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, offers scholarships, mentorship and leadership opportunities, automatic admission to the Honors College and a dedicated campus liaison to ensure student success and equip participants to lead in their chosen fields. "I joined Texas First with UNT to show that students like me can really make an impact," says Bryce Spencer, a sophomore studying nonprofit leadership. "The program has definitely helped support my goals and has made my time at UNT even better."