June 24, 2019
Were you able to watch the Chancellor's Town Hall with guest speaker Vice Chancellor for Facilities Steve Maruszewski on June 11th? If you missed it or just want to refresh your memory, you can watch it at .
August 13, 2019
The free online learning and professional development platform used by University of North Texas System faculty, staff, and students will upgrade on August 19 when Lynda.com becomes LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning will remain free to UNT World...
August 29, 2019
Historically Underutilized Businesses are integral to UNT World. In 2019, all four UNT World institutions rank in the top tier for HUB spending.
September 30, 2019
Chris McCoy, Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, has been named Chief Information Officer for the University of North Texas System and its flagship University of North Texas. McCoy, who has...
October 01, 2019
The UNT System Excellence & Service Awards were held on October 1 in Denton to recognize system administration team members for their service to UNT World, and to honor team members that exemplify collaboration, customer service, inclusion, innovation...
October 04, 2019
Lesa Roe's Monthly Communication to Faculty & Staff
November 12, 2019
UNT World shines the spotlight on Human Resources' (ODE) team. The goal of ODE is to create a high-performance, sustainable organization that meets its strategic and operational goals and objectives.
December 12, 2019
Chancellor Lesa Roe held her quarterly UNT World Town Hall on December 12 at UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. This very special Town Hall featured a moderated panel discussion with Chancellor Roe all three UNT World Presidents –...
December 20, 2019
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Melisa Denis to the UNT System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on May 22, 2025. She will replace Regent Rusty Reid of Fort Worth, who had served on the board since 2013. In November, Gov. Abbott also...
Alan Stucky to be Named Vice Chancellor & General Counsel for the UNT System, pending board approval
January 15, 2020
University of North Texas System Chancellor Lesa Roe today announced Alan Stucky as the system’s new Vice Chancellor & General Counsel, pending approval by the Board of Regents next month. Stucky has served the UNT System as Interim Vice Chancellor...
January 21, 2020
From the Board of Regents to our university presidents to my office and cabinet, UNT System is committed to continuous improvement as it relates to producing the highest quality outputs as efficiently as possible. This includes the central services...
January 30, 2020
The UNT System HUB Program partners with academic, research, and staff departments on all campuses to expedite the informal bid process. This process allows departments to submit specifications and requirements to the HUB Program staff and carry...
January 31, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service redesigned the Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate for 2020, to account for the 2018 federal tax law changes. The IRS mandates the use of the new Form W-4 for the following employees: 1) employees hired January...
March 16, 2020
With additional COVID-19 cases reported in North Texas over the weekend, we are taking additional measures to protect our employees while maintaining core operation of our system and member institutions.
March 17, 2020
UNT World: Our work worlds have turned upside down – most of our faculty and students are preparing to teach/learn through technology, while most staff members have begun to work remotely (or will soon). It’s understandable if you’re stressed,...
March 18, 2020
By President Michael Williams and David Mansdoerfer. ... If you are young, healthy and follow general guidelines on hygiene, it might seem safe to continue to live life as you normally would. But living your normal life is exactly what COVID-19 needs...
March 20, 2020
This memo will provide additional guidance on the continued operation of your institution of higher education in light of the Governor’s Executive Order Number GA 08 issued on March 19, 2020. Educating future generations is a crucial feature of...
March 23, 2020
UNT World Team Members: I hope you are well as conditions continue to evolve with the coronavirus threat – the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff remains the top priority across the UNT System. The Dallas-Fort Worth region has...
April 10, 2020
Thank you for your continued support of efforts to navigate the many challenges during this unique time – remember that with change, comes opportunity.
May 11, 2020
UNT System Faculty & Staff: We are 10 days into Gov. Abbott’s phased approach to safely reopen Texas businesses and many of you have questions about what this means for the University of North Texas System and our member institutions. It’s a...
May 28, 2020
The University of North Texas System announced the retirement of Chief Audit Executive Tracy Grunig, effective June 5, 2020. Sheba Joyner, Senior Director of Internal Audit, will assume the role of Interim Chief Audit Executive, effective May 29,...
June 01, 2020
The University of North Texas System community is heartbroken and devastated by the disturbing events in Minneapolis that led to the senseless death of George Floyd. This tragic and unconscionable development is all too familiar in American history...
June 12, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott has announced his intention to appoint 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor announced his intention to appoint the student representative to serve...
June 17, 2020
The University of North Texas System is pleased to announce that both Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investor Service have assigned “AA” and “Aa2” ratings to the following bonds that will be issued by our Board of Regents:
June 18, 2020
UNT System Faculty & Staff:
June 18, 2020
UNT System Faculty & Staff:As our campuses and offices begin to open in phases, we are following COVID-19 safety guidelines provided by the (CDC). All relevant UNT System risk management guidelines can be found on the and each UNTS institution...
June 25, 2020
UNT System Chancellor Lesa Roe shares her vision for how higher education can fight systemic racism in a guest column for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
June 25, 2020
Effective June 25, 2020, face coverings (cloth face coverings, disposable masks, etc.) must be worn at all UNT System locations and campuses.
July 29, 2020
As part of our efforts to keep faculty and staff across the UNT System informed, Chancellor Lesa Roe will be holding a virtual UNT World Town Hall: HR and COVID-19 Safety on August 10, from 10:30 am until noon. The town hall will feature a moderated...
August 11, 2020
Chancellor Lesa Roe held a virtual UNT World Town Hall: HR and COVID-19 Safety on August 10 for faculty and staff across the UNT System. The virtual town hall was attended by nearly 3,000 employees and featured remarks from Chancellor Roe, a safety...
August 28, 2020
UNT System Faculty & Staff: Given the challenges all of us are facing due to coronavirus, it is more important than ever for our leaders to listen to the UNT System community. With that in mind, the Gallup Engagement Survey will launch in October...
September 11, 2020
The University of North Texas System Board of Regents has named Ninette Caruso as its new Chief Audit Executive, effective October 26, 2020. Under the direction of the UNT System Board of Regents’ Audit & Finance Committee, the Internal Audit department...
September 21, 2020
From Sept. 15th until Oct. 15th, the UNT System Marketing & Communication’s Department is interviewing faculty and staff at each campus for a social media campaign centered around Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out the playlist below to hear...
September 23, 2020
The upcoming UNT System Board of Regents meeting on November 18-19 will be held virtually due to coronavirus, as we continue to follow the state’s guidelines for indoor gatherings of 10 or more during the pandemic. A link to view the board meeting...
September 25, 2020
September 28, 2020
Early this evening, Microsoft 365 experienced a widespread outage that impacted users across the globe. The outage disrupted access to multiple Microsoft services, including Outlook. This outage impacted faculty and staff email across the University...
October 09, 2020
UNT System Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial Officer Dan Tenney launched a new virtual event series for faculty and staff across UNT World titled “Ask Me Anything” on October 22. The first “Ask Me Anything” discussion included several panelists...
October 30, 2020
UNT System Faculty & Staff:CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN LAR HEARINGS ON NOV. 5
In preparation for the upcoming 87th Texas Legislative Sessions, which begins in January 2021,...
In preparation for the upcoming 87th Texas Legislative Sessions, which begins in January 2021,...
November 06, 2020
University of North Texas System Chancellor Lesa Roe on Friday named Sheraine Gilliam-Holmes as the UNT System’s new Vice Chancellor for Organizational Effectiveness & Chief Human Capital Officer. Gilliam-Holmes will begin her new position on...
November 24, 2020
UNT System Faculty & Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has certainly been a year like no other. But there is much to be grateful for as we approach the Fall Holiday Break this week. UNT System has not only survived the fall semester, we have...
December 15, 2020
Watch the video: UNT World Spotlight. 2020 Year in Review. When the coronavirus first crept into our lives in early March, most thought a couple of months of inconvenience was in store. Nine months later and we seem to be in the worst of the pandemic....
December 15, 2020
UNT System Town Hall December 2020. UNT System Faculty & Staff: Thank you for your hard work and adaptability this fall – despite the many challenges of coronavirus we are educating and impacting more students than ever before. With the fall semester...
December 16, 2020
UNT System Chancellor Lesa Roe announced the recipients of the 2020 UNT System Service Awards during the Virtual End-of-Year Celebration. These awards honor the staff members who went above and beyond in their efforts to make this unprecedented year...
December 17, 2020
As this holiday season arrives with the extraordinary challenges and uncertainties of COVID-19 still with us, too many of our students have been negatively impacted and face mounting obstacles to continue their education. How can we help?
December 18, 2020
UNT System Faculty & Staff: This has certainly been a year like no other due to COVID-19, but there is much to be grateful for as we approach Winter Break and the end of the calendar year. Earlier this week, Presidents Mong, Smatresk and Williams...
January 14, 2021
The University of North Texas System Office of Facilities Planning and Construction and the UNT System HUB Program invite you to attend an informational session to learn about the current and upcoming design and construction opportunities at our...
January 21, 2021
UNT World UNT World Faculty & Staff: UNT System Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial Officer Dan Tenney continued his “Ask Me Anything” series for UNT World faculty and staff on Thursday afternoon. Communicating with UNT World employees has never...
January 26, 2021
An organizational evolution is taking shape in the UNT System’s procurement operation that will drive increased effectiveness, efficiency, customer service and cost savings across UNT World, while also extending first-hand experiential learning...
January 27, 2021
UNT System Human Resources is implementing a strategic plan that focuses on the human part of human resources. Based on input from stakeholders at all campus and system locations, UNT System will be adjusting its HR service model to better serve...
January 29, 2021
It’s hard to believe we are already one month into 2021. While the year began with tension in our nation’s capital, there is reason for hope and optimism as our elected leaders look to find common ground for the greater good of our nation as...
February 12, 2021
UNT World is not only a place where some of you earned degrees, and where we love to work. It's also where some of you fell in love, actually. In celebration of Valentine's Day, we present three UNT World love stories.
February 14, 2021
Due to today’s winter storm, as well as forecasts for additional snowfall across our region into the morning, all UNT System Administration offices will remain completely closed (including remote) on Monday, Feb. 15. Campuses at UNT and UNT Health...
February 21, 2021
This HR Advisory is intended to help supervisors and employees navigate various situations and provide helpful information, tools and resources, including frequently asked questions (FAQs).
February 21, 2021
As we continue to deal with complications from the ongoing weather emergency, our Payroll Team is working hard to ensure there are no disruptions with upcoming payroll processes. In that regard, due to the closures to our campuses and UNT System,...
February 26, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: February is Black History Month – a time for people to come together, learn from the past, embrace an inclusive future, and honor our commitment to standing united against racism and all forms of discrimination. Across...
March 03, 2021
UNT System and its campuses are united in prioritizing safety and will continue to shape coronavirus safety protocols (posted at https://www.untsystem.edu/unt-system-covid-19-information) based on the CDC’s science-based recommendations for coronavirus...
March 08, 2021
On Monday, Feb. 15, with several inches of snow blanketing the ground, the mercury plunging to single-digit, record-setting lows causing power outages across the state, the University of North Texas found itself in a race to fend off potential major...
March 15, 2021
The UNT System is focused on operating efficiently and effectively to best serve its students and support its important missions. As part of this effort, UNT System Chancellor Lesa Roe and the presidents of UNT System's three institutions have...
March 16, 2021
Whether it’s the pandemic, winter storms, power outages or other obstacles, UNT System employees continue to navigate challenges while working to fulfill our important missions. To keep faculty and staff informed of the UNT System's priorities...
March 26, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: While February closed with frustration over winter storms and power outages, March brought new milestones and accolades to UNT System and – perhaps most importantly – progress in our battle against COVID-19. On March...
March 30, 2021
Human Resources Records continues to see an increase in fraudulent unemployment claims. This type of fraudulent activity is occurring across the country and is being closely monitored. However, our IT security team has confirmed that there is no...
April 20, 2021
Jurors on Tuesday, April 20, convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of all counts filed against him in the death of George Floyd. With the jury’s decision to hold the former officer accountable for murdering Mr. Floyd – whose...
April 30, 2021
May 06, 2021
In February, UNT System announced a significant overhaul underway to the Enterprise Information System (EIS) website -- aka the Employee Portal (my.untsystem.edu) -- that includes the ability to perform all tasks from the convenience of your mobile...
May 06, 2021
UNT System Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Dan Tenney was named D-CEO Magazine’s CFO of the Year for Higher Education on May 5. Tenney’s leadership in helping the UNT System mitigate financial challenges during the COVID-19...
May 19, 2021
On Tuesday, May, 18, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order prohibiting government entities from mandating masks. With that in mind, the UNT System is no longer requiring masks indoors for anyone, effective immediately. UNT System Administration...
May 26, 2021
Dan Tenney, UNT System Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial Officer continued his virtual “Ask Me Anything” series for UNT World faculty and staff on Thursday, June 10.
May 28, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: The month of May has been a good one, UNT System – we’ve held safe and successful commencement ceremonies, we’re working to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, and we just received good news from the 87th Texas...
June 02, 2021
University of North Texas System Chancellor Lesa Roe today announced that Dr. Rosemary Haggett, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Student Success, will retire, effective July 30, 2021. Dr. Haggett joined the UNT System in 2010 after serving...
June 18, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: This Saturday is Juneteenth, which celebrates the historic emancipation of Confederate slaves in our home state of Texas on June 19, 1865. This year, Juneteenth is set to become the 11th holiday recognized by our federal...
June 28, 2021
UNT World Faculty & Staff: Today I shared my plan to retire, effective March 31, 2022, with the UNT System Board of Regents. Certainly, this is bittersweet from my perspective, as I thoroughly enjoy our work together, believe deeply in our missions,...
June 28, 2021
UNT System Chancellor Lesa B. Roe on Monday announced her plan to retire, effective March 31, 2022, following a career that will have spanned more than four years at the UNT System and 33 years as an electrical engineer and executive at NASA. The...
July 28, 2021
The University of North Texas System’s Office of Communications & Marketing won several prestigious Creative Awards for excellence in marketing and communications, including two Platinum (UNT System Logo Redesign and HR Highlights Newsletter),...
July 29, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: Across UNT World we are excited for a fall with fully opened campuses at UNT, UNT Health Science Center and UNT Dallas. Over the last 18 months our COVID-19 response teams have done an incredible job of helping us navigate...
August 11, 2021
The world is changing quickly and so is how and where we work as we move toward a "new normal." Some UNT System Administration staff who worked daily at UNT System Headquarters before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic are transitioning to permanent...
August 27, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: It’s always special when students return to our campuses at the start of each new academic year, but this fall is perhaps the most inspiring experience in my four years as Chancellor. We’ve overcome so many challenges...
September 01, 2021
As part of our continued efforts to keep faculty and staff informed of the UNT System’s priorities, key initiatives, successes and challenges, Chancellor Lesa Roe will be hosting this quarter’s UNT World Town Hall virtually on September 30 at...
September 30, 2021
A reminder to watch Chancellor Roe's virtual UNT World Town Hall at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30, simply by visiting the UNT System home page at http://untsystem.edu. Chancellor Roe will be joined by Dr. Diana Cervantes, Director of the Epidemiology...
September 30, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: Thank you to those who participated in today's UNT System Town Hall. If there's one thing we have learned over the past 18 months of the pandemic, it's that communicating is a critical piece of becoming a Best Place to...
October 29, 2021
UNT announced one of the most significant milestones in its history last week, accepting an invitation to join the American Athletic Conference (also known as the American or AAC) for intercollegiate athletics as soon as 2023.
November 08, 2021
Dr. Michael R. WilliamsThe University of North Texas System Board of Regents announced the selection of Dr. Michael R. Williams, current President of the University of North Texas Health... “I am grateful for the support of the Board of Regents...
November 19, 2021
As we approach the Fall Holiday Break there is much to be thankful across our UNT System. This fall we are enrolling more students than ever before – nearly 50,000 across the system – and over the past several years we have also grown degrees...
November 29, 2021
The University of North Texas System Board of Regents today appointed Dr. Michael R. Williams – current President of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) – as UNT System Chancellor, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
December 07, 2021
Beloved colleague Daniel Jensen passed away on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Governmental Affairs at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) joined the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine...
December 17, 2021
UNT System employees bid farewell to Chancellor Lesa Roe, who heads into retirement after four-plus remarkable years as chancellor. The first woman to serve in the role, Chancellor Roe leaves behind an impactful legacy. Her leadership helped to raise...
December 17, 2021
UNT System Faculty & Staff: As we prepare for the Winter Holiday Break and my time as UNT System Chancellor winds down, I want to pause and say thank you. The opportunity to work with so many incredible scholars, leaders, teachers, innovators, stewards,...
January 03, 2022
Happy New Year! I hope each of you was able to spend quality time with your family, friends, and loved ones during the winter break. A new year brings us many new opportunities, and I am excited to begin in my new role as Chancellor for the University...
February 24, 2022
The UNT System’s member institutions and UNT System Administration continue to monitor wintry weather conditions in our region and have updated plans at all locations. Here are the latest developments for each UNT System location: UNT Dallas and...
February 24, 2022
The UNT System’s member institutions and UNT System Administration continue to monitor wintry weather conditions in our region and have updated plans at all locations.
Here are the latest developments for each UNT System location as of Thursday,...
February 25, 2022
Dr. Michael R. Williams, Chancellor of the University of North Texas System, today announced a new organizational structure based on goals to better meet the distinct needs of each of the system’s campuses in Denton, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Frisco....
March 01, 2022
The University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law has been fully approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The College of Law received notification late Friday, Feb. 25, that the Council of the ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions...
March 03, 2022
University of North Texas announced they have been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to a variety of online and in-person programs.
March 09, 2022
UNT Dallas has earned the 2022-23 Military Friendly® School designation. “This is important to our student veterans, and prospective veteran students,” said UNT Dallas President Bob Mong. “We are also a Purple Heart campus and are home to...
March 09, 2022
The 2022 Equity and Diversity Conference presented by Fidelity Investments is themed “IDEAs for Change: History, Hope and Progress.” The theme incorporates both the new name of its sponsoring division—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access...
March 10, 2022
The Texas Center for Health Disparities, based at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, recently was selected to participate in the national Healthy People 2030 program that focuses on decreasing inequities in health...
March 16, 2022
Aivien Do overcame cancer and is ready for Match Day
March 21, 2022
Teresa R. McKinney, with more than 20 years of leadership experience in academia, has been named the assistant vice president and director for diversity and inclusion at University of North Texas.
March 28, 2022
UNT Dallas ranked number 3 in Texas and 15 in the nation on the Economic Mobility Index from Rating Higher Ed by Economic Mobility. The U.S. News and World Report ranking specifically look at the proportional number of students awarded Pell grants....
March 29, 2022
U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best medical schools for primary care, and the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth was ranked as the top osteopathic...
March 29, 2022
The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program with specialties in two areas in the University of North Texas College of Health and Public Service has been named in the top 20 nationally once again, according to U.S. News & World Report’s...
April 03, 2022
UNT Dallas College of Law - Black Law Students Association and the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition, launch a bipartisan campaign to engage the legal profession and the community and support the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown...
April 04, 2022
Alumnus Daniel Fosse collaborated on the Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga album, “Love for Sale,” which took home the awards in the Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album categories. Alumni Lyle Mays, Gary Eckert...
April 08, 2022
Faculty members Panayiotis Kokoras and Sungji Hong in the University of North Texas College of Music earned the coveted John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship.
April 12, 2022
April 12, Texas law enforcement officers have a new tool to support their mental health. The statewide program designed to give every Texas law enforcement officer access to a trained peer to address stressors, trauma, fatigue, and other needs to...
April 22, 2022
The Eighth Annual “Judge’s Gavel Motion Competition” was highly contested as 16 1L students participated in the school sponsored Judge’s Gavel Oral Argument section. First-Year Law Students were invited based on strong performances during...
April 28, 2022
University of North Texas alumni and musicians Pat Boone and David B. Hooten returned to the university Friday (April 29) to receive UNT Presidential Medals of Honor in celebration of their musical talents and undeniable impact on the entertainment...
May 02, 2022
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and Remote Area Medical (RAM®) – a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics that deliver free, quality, dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured communities –...
May 03, 2022
The University of North Texas has received notice that its licensed technology to InspectIR Systems, of Frisco, Texas, has been granted Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use as a breathalyzer detection for SARS-CoV-2...
May 11, 2022
Two students from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas were named 2022 Goldwater Scholars — Neel Shanumgum and Anay Gupta. The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards in the country...
May 12, 2022
The HSC Next Innovation Challenge is expanding to include employees in the JPS Health Network, and is partnering with Heartland Forward and Builders + Backers, national organizations that will manage and provide additional support and funding to...
May 18, 2022
Drone deliveries of foods and medications are being piloted across the country, including in North Texas. Packages of all types will be dropped at local residences soon. Researchers with UNT’s Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems...
June 07, 2022
From a new media music composition inspired by time and sound and an exhibition on African American fiber art traditions to original research on the childbirth experiences of queer people in America, four University of North Texas professors will...
June 08, 2022
Rossina Ortega Receives Fifth Circuit Scholarship
rossina-ortegaProfessor Michael P. Maslanka spoke on an employment law panel at the annual Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference last month with Judge Gregg Costa and Professor Bill Corbett...
June 09, 2022
The University of North Texas is among 20 of the nation’s top research universities that today announced the formation of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities to increase opportunity for those historically underserved by higher...
June 21, 2022
Graduating Ph.D. student Anna Galvin, MSN, RN, would like more nurses to know how great a fit public health is to their profession.
June 22, 2022
Roman joins The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth July 6 as executive vice president and chief operating officer. She comes to the UNT enterprise with more than 30 years’ experience in public health with a focus on developing,...
June 29, 2022
The Pediatric Mobile Clinic at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is known for being one of the only mobile clinics in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that specializes in pediatrics. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the clinic...
June 30, 2022
Dr. Diana Cervantes, assistant professor and director of the MPH Epidemiology Program at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth School of Public Health has been named as a 2022 Fellow of the Association for Professionals...
June 30, 2022
Dr. Dimitrios Karamichos was paying particularly close attention to the NBA finals this year. The executive director and endowed chair of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s North Texas Eye Research Institute is...
July 05, 2022
Earlier this year, University of North Texas at Dallas Campus Police Chief, Christopher Shaw received the opportunity of a lifetime. He spent 10 weeks at the prestigious FBI National Academy, an elite training program for which only 1% of the nation’s...
July 15, 2022
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will expand to receive calls or texts sent to the newly created 9-8-8 emergency number. The shortened, easy-to-remember number is a means to connect directly with support for anyone who is experiencing any...
July 18, 2022
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Brandon Buzbee has been named vice president for university advancement at the University of North Texas, a Tier One public research university with an alumni network of more than 461,000. Buzbee, whose appointment as leader...
July 19, 2022
UNT Dallas is pleased to announce that Lisa Fields was recently selected as the inaugural Director of Special Projects and Outreach with responsibility for special projects, sponsored project activities, outreach initiatives, development activities...
July 19, 2022
In Spring 2022, Hector Govea joined UNT Dallas as the new University Registrar. With the university poised to launch new online programming and strengthen academic pathways, Mr. Govea was ready and eager to take on the new responsibilities after...
July 20, 2022
When The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth received a $562,500 grant, managers of the Sparkyard platform that supports local entrepreneurs and startups set out to expand its services. One of the key initiatives of that...
July 20, 2022
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Faculty in the University of North Texas College of Health and Public Service Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology received a $300,000 grant from the Hearing Industry Research Consortium to determine how emotions,...
August 02, 2022
Since our team started seven months ago the UNT System leadership has been hard at work, laying a foundation that will allow us to become a unified team and "One" as an organization.
August 04, 2022
After a national search was completed, HSC chose Dr. Shafik Dharamsi as its new School of Public Health leader. Most recently, Dharamsi served as senior advisor to the provost and visiting professor at New Mexico State University, where he helped...
August 10, 2022
As you may know, the World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. While the current threat of monkeypox in the general public is low in our region, please know we are closely monitoring the...
August 11, 2022
After a nearly eight-month national search and thoughtful consideration, the University of North Texas System Board of Regents announced the selection of Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams as the sole finalist for president of The University of North Texas Health...
August 18, 2022
The UNT System Board of Regents unanimously approved the FY23 annual UNT System consolidated budget during the August meeting, which included no raises in tuition.
August 18, 2022
In my last communication, I promised an update following the August Board of Regents meeting. Last Thursday and Friday, our Board completed a great deal of work.
August 24, 2022
With the “Think HUB First” initiative, we are expanding our commitment to DE&I by enhancing our utilization of a more diverse supplier base through strategic business partnerships.
August 30, 2022
Values only matter if they matter to each of us. This is what a values-driven organization does not only in times of crisis, but also in making daily decisions.
September 12, 2022
Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams is the seventh president of HSC, succeeding Dr. Michael Williams, who became chancellor of the UNT System on Jan. 1 and continued to serve as HSC’s president during the search process. Prior to being elevated to president,...
September 14, 2022
Ryan Tower will be a focal point of campus life in carrying out Trailblazer customs and traditions. The landmark tower is an icon of the university, representing higher learning. The 180-foot-high lighted tower includes a water feature, donor wall,...
September 15, 2022
UNT is celebrating the fourth consecutive record-breaking fall census day with 19% growth in new freshmen, 19% growth in graduate students, and nearly 4% growth in newly minted degree holders that will change the lives of students, families, and...
September 19, 2022
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently was awarded a $3 million grant to address the growing shortage of health care workers who care for people with HIV. It is funded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services...
September 21, 2022
UNT is now a member of Presidents for Latino Student Success, a network of college and university leaders created by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority in efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education.
September 21, 2022
UNT Dallas receives grants to celebrate Big Day for Teachers and is proud to partner with the Cotton Bowl Foundation and College Football Playoff Foundation to combat the teacher shortage during a presentation at the Student Center on the University...
September 28, 2022
No UNT campus has raised tuition – HSC has not raised tuition once in the last ten years and UNT Dallas has raised tuition only once in the past decade. At UNT Denton, 41% of our undergrad students graduate without any debt at all, and the total...
October 03, 2022
HSC Institute for Translational Research awarded $148.78 million grant from NIH to study biology of Alzheimer’s in ethnically diverse groups. The grant will fund one of the largest studies ever of Alzheimer’s disease, and is the largest grant...
October 12, 2022
The University of North Texas is one of 43 Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide to be named a Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This is the first time UNT has earned this designation,...
October 13, 2022
We invite you to Join the Journey! The first opportunity you will have to hear more details about the process and provide your input on crafting our system-wide values, will be at a Join the Journey information session, hosted at each campus on October...
October 25, 2022
The UNT College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism will help prepare students entering the agritourism industry. It will be supported by a more than $245,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture....
October 27, 2022
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently launched HSC Learning Plus, an online health education platform open to everyone. The searchable website offers a robust portfolio of noncredit classes, short courses, microcredentials...
November 02, 2022
UNT Dept. of Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Henard is beginning a three-year project to develop a methanotroph that can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by eating carbon dioxide and methane. Also, Dr. Alonso, professor of plant biochemistry...
November 03, 2022
UNT System announced a partnership with BondLink to develop a new, free investor transparency initiative and website, bonds.untsystem.edu, to inform and attract potential institutional investors and donors to its upcoming bond sales.
November 21, 2022
An $800,000 National Science Foundation grant awarded to UNT and the North Central Texas College (NCTC) will help create more opportunities for Latinx students and communities in engineering.
November 21, 2022
UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment, in collaboration with Texas Workforce Commission, will use the $12.7 million grant to educate employers who use subminimum wage contracts about the benefits of competitive, integrated employment....
November 22, 2022
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth and Remote Area Medical (RAM®) a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics that delivers free quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need — are bringing the free health care clinic to Dallas on Dec....
November 30, 2022
UNT Dallas has been awarded a five-year, $625,000 Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to detect and respond appropriately to behavioral-health concerns affecting...
December 02, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers at UNT have been awarded $500K for the first two years and an estimated $250K increment for the third year from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity housed in the National Security Agency.
December 02, 2022
UNT mechanical engineering professor, Dr. Haifeng Zhang earns a $2.7M Department of Energy grant for helping to advance technologies for recycling used nuclear fuel from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
December 07, 2022
HSC will establish a new center to disseminate research results to communities most affected by the overdose crisis, through the National Institutes of Health HEAL Initiative.
December 13, 2022
HSC is the recipient of a $2 million grant from Tarrant County to help emerging technology companies be successful when applying for federal Small Business Innovation Research funding.
December 15, 2022
A highly successful, well-attended HSC-hosted event introduced Dr. Shafik Dharamsi, the new dean of the School of Public Health, with local public health experts sharing views toward building a healthier community.
December 16, 2022
With New Year’s resolutions right around the corner, HSC Health — the clinical practice of HSC has launched the Metabolic & Longevity Center. The new specialty clinic is dedicated to the treatment of metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes,...
December 21, 2022
Mean Green fans filed into the Lovelace and McNatt Families Practice Facility as a new era of UNT athletics officially got underway with the introductory press conference for new V.P. and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley and new head football coach...
January 01, 2023
Other ARL members include libraries at Johns Hopkins, Harvard and Yale universities as well as the Library of Congress and National Archives and Records Administration.
January 03, 2023
HSC Health's neuropsychologist Dr. April Wiechmann will be inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP) as a distinguished fellow in psychology.
January 04, 2023
SaferCare Texas and UNT Health Science Center is once again helping people in rural Texas communities gain access to health care and other vital services, this time with a new telehealth hub set up in Jeff Davis County.
January 10, 2023
We are thrilled that the PGA of America selected the University of North Texas to provide their community with online diversity, equity and inclusion training and thought leadership.
January 18, 2023
UNT System - Office of the Chancellor: Our new values will provide us a structure to guide us to a highly successful future. I am fully committed to living these values each and every day and invite you to join me on this transformative journey.
January 25, 2023
The University of North Texas at Dallas has achieved the highest rankings in two key categories of the 2022 Texas Public University Report Card, an annual statewide review conducted by educational non-profit ScholarShot.
January 26, 2023
From Donna Asher, Vice Chancellor for People, Equity, and Culture UNT System HR: I encourage each manager/supervisor to have conversations about our values with your team. For individuals, we want to hear what you think also, we have created an opportunity...
January 30, 2023
February 07, 2023
February 08, 2023
Dennis Burns will provide oversight for the HR team, such as employee relations, benefits, compensation, organizational development and engagement, talent acquisition, workforce planning & strategy, among other things.
February 09, 2023
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has been awarded a $150,000 grant by Texas Health Resources to study emerging and innovative approaches to healthcare developed during the pandemic.
February 10, 2023
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February 14, 2023
Karen Meadows’ presentation was not only a way for her to showcase the HSC simulation center, but also to offer encouragement to those considering building their own center.
February 14, 2023
The Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship will provide financial assistance for UNT Dallas students and recognize Mong’s distinguished journalism career.
February 21, 2023
Celina Saavedra and Sravan Mattevada share their thoughts and views on what the value Better Together means to them.
February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023
HSC Health Science Center at Fort Worth will host an inauguration ceremony on March 7 to honor Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams’ role as president of one of the country’s premier health science centers.
February 28, 2023
The UNT System Board of Regents voted at its February meeting to help address the shortage of nurses in Texas by approving the creation of a College of Nursing at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
March 01, 2023
March 01, 2023
Dr. Audhesh Audhesh has considerable industry experience and a diverse wealth of knowledge that will be crucial to the new UNT at Frisco branch campus continued success.
March 08, 2023
Dr. Bimper comes to UNT from Colorado State University, where he served in numerous administrative and academic positions. He is an experienced administrator and dedicated scholar-educator and will oversee more than 22 academic departments and progra...
March 10, 2023
Dr. John Quintanilla, who has been serving as interim dean of the College of Science since last June, will step into the role permanently, effective April 1, 2023.
March 15, 2023
HSC Physical Health’s opens as the only location in Fort Worth offering free individualized exercise therapy to cancer patients and survivors through FitSteps for Life. FitSteps for Life, is a statewide program specializing in cancer exercise treat...
March 16, 2023
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth is partnering with the Texas Woman’s University dental hygiene program to bring a new Healthy Smiles Initiative to the fourth annual Giving Kids a Smile event.
March 22, 2023
Lisa McIntyre will lead UNT’s strategic efforts to support students throughout their academic journey and prepare them for career success. In this role, she will oversee efforts such as academic advising, the UNT Learning Center, summer bridge...
March 23, 2023
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities has awarded the North Texas Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network at UNT Health Science Center a five-year grant up to $750,000 to continue research to improve outcomes for individuals with...
March 29, 2023
Dr. Furtado was hired following an extensive national search and comes to HSC after 13 years at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he served as founding program director of its hybrid track DPT program, chair of admissions...
March 30, 2023
When Erika Thompson, Ph.D., received an invitation to bring more life-saving vaccines to children and adolescents in North Texas, she leapt at the opportunity. Helping to establish a local branch of the All for Them team in North Texas through Thompson...
March 31, 2023
UNT Dallas students now have the opportunity to obtain the American Banker Association’s (ABA) Commercial Lending Certificate at UNT Dallas. This program gives these students an opportunity to obtain crucial credit analysis and commercial banking...
April 05, 2023
Dr. da Silva has been serving as Vice President of Student Access and Success on an interim basis since October 2022. He has also co-chaired the university’s Strategic Enrollment Committee. Dr. da Silva joined UNT Dallas in August 2021 as Assistant...
April 06, 2023
Dr. Krueger comes to UNT from Southern Methodist University, where he most recently served as interim dean of the Lyle School of Engineering. He has been a faculty member in SMU’s mechanical engineering department since 2002 and served as department...
April 07, 2023
“Ramona embodies the professionalism and community-centric focus that we desire in a police chief to lead this department, oversee the safety of our campus, and connect with our students, faculty, staff and guests,” said Clayton Gibson, UNT’s...
April 11, 2023
Project Communicate is a five-year master’s program led by project director Miriam Boesch, associate professor of special education in the UNT College of Education, and co-principal investigator Katsura Aoyama, associate professor of audiology...
April 21, 2023
More than 200 thought leaders from diverse backgrounds gathered at The Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas for Advancing Socioeconomic Mobility 2023, a two-day conference focused on innovative approaches to address challenges students face as they seek...
April 24, 2023
Over the course of this academic year, 12 UNT students attended over 25 competitive tournaments across the country to culminate in the final showdown at the National Forensic Association’s 50th Championship Tournament.
April 25, 2023
“We are proud of the number of programs that continue to rise in the national rankings and will continue to put forward our best faculty expertise and quality programs in educating future students,” said Michael McPherson, UNT’s provost and...
April 29, 2023
At HSC, whole health considers all dimensions of a person. It empowers people to discover, receive and participate in care for their body, mind, spirit and environment within and through their communities. A whole health approach allows a patient...
May 04, 2023
After a nationwide search, Dr. Cynthia Weston was selected to lead the strategic planning, recruitment of personnel and development of partnerships for the college, which was approved by the UNT System Board of Regents at its February meeting.
May 05, 2023
“A department is more than the name of the degree,” said HSC's Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, dean of the School of Health Professions. “Personalized health and well-being is the vision for how the department is evolving to meet the growing needs...
May 08, 2023
UNT will celebrate graduates during Spring 2023 12 ceremonies this week. Opal Lee (’63 M.Ed.) will receive an honorary doctorate degree as part of UNT’s Spring 2023 Commencement events.
May 10, 2023
This Spring 2023 class is the largest in the university’s history, with more than 600 students earning undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students at the university’s four schools received their diplomas and celebrated their achievements during...
May 11, 2023
The UNT-led team, called the Texoma Innovation Engine (TIE), is among the more than 40 unique teams from across the nation selected to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which aim to help partners collaborate to create...
May 11, 2023
U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best medical schools for primary care, and the TCOM at UNT Health Science Center surged to the top as the No. 1-ranked osteopathic school in the nation and No. 11 among all medical schools.
May 23, 2023
After conducting an extensive nationwide search, Dr. Jason Garrett starts on July 24. Dr. Garrett is an experienced leader and administrator, known for innovation and collaboration.
May 23, 2023
NSF CAREER awards are granted to faculty within their first 10 years in a full-time college appointment whose scholarly products are considered to have had a high impact in their discipline and/or on society. Overall, UNT has 22 researchers who have...
May 26, 2023
The CUR-Goldwater Scholars Program highlights the importance of mentoring students during their formative years as they develop talents, discover passions and make life-changing decisions. Today’s undergraduate researchers will be tomorrow’s...