Former President George W. Bush spoke on campus in November as part of the university's Distinguished Lecture Series. Bush was the 46th governor of Texas, serving from 1995 to 2000, and the 43rd president of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. His memoir, Decision Points, was released in November.

The Distinguished Lecture Series introduces the university community to the excellence of world-class speakers whose messages will enhance student learning outside the classroom. The series is sponsored by UNT's Division of Student Affairs.

Previous speakers include Vicente Fox, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Bill Nye and Suze Orman.