Join us Feb. 19! Emerald Ball Goes Gatsby

UNT's annual fundraising event to support scholarships for Emerald Eagle Scholars will be held at the Belo Mansion.

UNT alumnus brings aid to earthquake-stricken Haiti

Graham Sowa (’08), who works with Real Hope for Haiti, a nonprofit humanitarian relief organization, made his fifth trip to Haiti two days after the devastating 7.0 earthquake rocked the nation. He shares his experiences, like giving victims water and medical care, through a series of YouTube videos.

UNT journalism alumni in the field

Read about the kinds of stories five UNT journalists produce, how they keep their work fresh and the important lessons they learned while studying at UNT.

Storytellers: Ashley Womble ('04)

Storytellers: Paul Knight ('06)

Storytellers: Cynthia Izaguirre ('97)

Storytellers: Cragg Hines ('67)

Storytellers: Eric Gay ('90)

What can you do to make a difference?

So, you’re interested in doing something to help a cause, but you’re not sure where to start, or are afraid to commit large amounts of time? Amy Simon, director of UNT’s Center for Leadership and Service, says there are many ways to volunteer that fit your lifestyle, and she emphasizes that volunteering needs to be a win-win situation.

UNT System Board of Regents names Rawlins UNT president, approves McCarney as head football coach

Regents approved the nomination of V. Lane Rawlins, making him UNT’s 15th president. Rawlins was named sole finalist by the board on Nov. 12 while serving a one-year appointment as UNT’s president. Regents also formally approved the hiring of Dan McCarney to serve as UNT’s 18th head football coach.