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...
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...
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),...
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 –...
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...
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 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...
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
June 13, 2023
In my UNT System Enterprise message disseminated on January 26, 2023, regarding our shared values, I concluded with a statement that “I promise to do all I can to help make our UNT System a place where you want to work.”
June 22, 2023
As student regent, Sulaiman, who recently served as vice president of the Physician Assistant Student Association, is tasked with representing the interests of the students on all campuses of the University of North Texas System.
July 20, 2023
This is now the second time the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been awarded this endowment to strengthen research into minority health and health disparities.
July 21, 2023
A vice president at Texas Woman’s University and a current employee at HSC were announced Thursday as new top administrators.
August 17, 2023
The UNT System Board of Regents voted Thursday, Aug.17, 2023, to approve new undergraduate and graduate nursing degree programs at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s new College of Nursing.
September 26, 2023
A special thank you and appreciation to Greg Anderson for his role and commitment as Deputy Chancellor for Finance and Operations. Greg is retiring on Oct. 27. Please welcome our two newest members to our leadership team at UNT System.
December 04, 2023
The Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Demo Day will feature pitches from 10 high-growth, early-stage startup founders who have developed new technology. The culmination of a three-month accelerator program promises to revolutionize the physical...
December 11, 2023
After careful consideration and in consultation with IT leadership, we have decided to cancel the Town Hall originally scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 12, to allow for more time for discovery and planning as it pertains to the future organizational...
December 12, 2023
Cathy Bryce, Ed.D., has been appointed to serve on the UNT System Board of Regents by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Bryce will serve on the board through May 22, 2029.
December 20, 2023
Attention UNT System Enterprise Employees: Early January 2024, the Microsoft Teams desktop application will automatically update to a new and redesigned version.
January 15, 2024
The UNT System is actively monitoring the weather conditions and maintaining communication with campus emergency operation teams, the National Weather Service, and state and local agencies
January 22, 2024
After nearly a decade of dedicated service and steadfast leadership, UNT Dallas President Bob Mong has announced he will be retiring this year at the end of July.
February 06, 2024
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff of the UNT System Enterprise, UNT President Neal Smatresk has announced he plans to step down as President after 10 years of dedicated service and distinguished leadership to the University of North Texas.
March 13, 2024
The School of Public Health at HSC has received reaccreditation for the maximum seven-year term by CEPH. The accreditation provides assurance that the school program has been evaluated and meets public health professional standards in practice, research...
March 26, 2024
Distinguished Fellows have had an exemplary career of ten or more years in the practice and direct delivery of health care services. They are also individuals with academic achievements. They are judged by distinguished peers to have made significant...
April 01, 2024
Dr. Warren von Eschenbach assumed the role of Interim President of the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) on Monday, April 1, 2024, as part of a leadership transition that includes the upcoming retirement of President Bob Mong.
May 20, 2024
Ethan Gillis, a senior at the University of North Texas, recently was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as the student regent on the UNT System Board of Regents.
May 20, 2024
To improve his chances of acceptance to TCOM, Hughes applied to the Master of Science in Medical Science program in HSC’s School of Biomedical Sciences.
May 20, 2024
She’ll be celebrating some major accomplishments: earning a Master of Science in Clinical Research Management from the School of Biomedical Sciences and her recent acceptance into medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
May 20, 2024
She spent time getting patient care experience as a clinical trial coordinator. To strengthen her application even more she enrolled in HSC's School of Biomedical Sciences medical science program.
May 22, 2024
“What drew me to academia was my background in teaching,” Gentry said. “I truly enjoy taking challenging and complex concepts and developing teaching materials that are meaningful and exciting for students.”
May 23, 2024
“This program allowed me to continue working as a lead medical assistant for a dermatology practice, while also being a full-time student despite living four hours away from the campus,” Easterling said.
May 23, 2024
At every stage of her journey, Davis Ehiogu has emerged as a guiding light in the field of public health. As she prepares to graduate, she stands as a living testament to the power of perseverance and the profound impact of individual commitment...
May 24, 2024
Miller is excited to leave a mark on rural health care in South Dakota. For her, health care leadership and administration are more than a career choice—they are profound callings deeply ingrained in since childhood.
May 28, 2024
UNTHSC’s College of Nursing is offering nursing scholarships and awards that may cover up to 100% of out-of-pocket tuition costs for its first nursing students, continuing the UNT System’s commitment to affordable education.
May 28, 2024
UNT System Board of Regents recently approved the tenure of four distinguished faculty members at HSC at Fort Worth. The approved faculty members are: Zhengyang Zhou, Nicole Phillips, Dorata Stankowska, and Cheryl Thaxton.
May 29, 2024
More than a decade ago, Charles Amankwa was beginning a new career as a community pharmacist in Ghana, his home country, when he met a patient who would change the trajectory of his career.
May 30, 2024
The Faculty Achievement Award allows each school to nominate candidates who exemplify excellence in teaching, research, service, leadership, and the values of the university. Dr. Stacey Griner from the School of Public Health was overwhelmingly nominated...
May 31, 2024
UNT's all-female team plays Valorant at national esports competitions. Formed in 2023, the all-femme team includes students Brenda Cervantes, Hannah Block, Kelly Thuy Lam, Shelby Fay Wolfe, Mahwiyat Anwar and Maryann Luong.
May 31, 2024
Though her title is administrative coordinator, she has taken on multiple roles during her tenure in the Physician Assistant Studies department, including calling the program’s first students to tell them they’d been accepted.
May 31, 2024
In recognition of Dr. Eun-Young Mun's work and its impact, the UNT System Board of Regents has awarded Mun with a rare academic distinction as Regents Professor. She is the second SPH professor to receive this honor in the school’s 25-year history.
June 05, 2024
HSC’s College of Pharmacy is celebrating a remarkable achievement in its short, 11-year history: The program has secured a record-breaking 95% residency match rate for its students who graduated in May with a Doctor of Pharmacy.
June 05, 2024
A delegation of five representatives from Hampton University visited HSC's campus on Friday. This is the first time Hampton University representatives have met with any HSC leaders. The meeting served as exploration for pathways between universities....
June 07, 2024
After a national search to find the next president of Texas’ third-largest institution of higher education, the UNT System Board of Regents announced the selection of Dr. Harrison Keller.
June 07, 2024
The HSC School of Health Professions is excited to announce three new staff members in the dean’s office. Christa Lo joins as associate dean. Whitney Johannessen comes in as the director of program effectiveness. Samantha Green as business manager....
HSC to explore partnerships to improve children's asthma outcomes at first North Texas Asthma Summit
June 10, 2024
Representatives from 10 North Texas organizations are coming together with one common goal: reduce the burden of asthma in children. Interested community members are welcome to attend the free summit. The summit will take place this Wednesday.
June 18, 2024
A self-paced, online Pharmacy Technician Preparation Course is now being offered through UNT HSC at Fort Worth. Recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, the online course takes six to 12 weeks. Admission to HSC is not required.
June 20, 2024
A group of experts from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth partnered with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care to write a “Care for Aging Patients in the Correctional Setting” position statement.
June 20, 2024
HSC’s pro bono PT program, since 2023, aims to serve underserved populations with high-quality care despite limited resources. It is a testament to the power of compassion and expertise, providing essential physical recovery and mobility to those...
June 21, 2024
Ancelmo Mojarro knew he wanted to be a physical therapist early. Mojarro’s story is not just about academic achievement but about perseverance, sacrifice and the unwavering pursuit of a dream against all odds.
June 24, 2024
For Dr. Nicole Phillips, assistant professor in HSC’s School of Biomedical Sciences, it all started six years ago with a Peloton in her living room. Three years later she got the itch to take her love of cycling to “real life” as she calls it.
HSC’s Community Health Worker Training Center is first on campus to offer Open Educational Resources
June 24, 2024
The School of Public Health center provides essential certification and education to the rapidly growing workforce of community health workers and empowers communities grappling with inadequate access to care and limited follow-up resources.
June 26, 2024
Have you ever seen how veterinarians give a giraffe eye drops or wondered if human medicines work on animals? That’s what second-year College of Pharmacy students from HSC at Fort Worth recently learned at the Fort Worth Zoo.
June 28, 2024
Thaxton, who serves as associate dean/chair for graduate studies and professor for The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s College of Nursing, is one of five fellows from Texas.
July 01, 2024
Dr. Darrius Douglas was named vice provost of enrollment management at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth and will start July 29. He recently served as dean of enrollment management at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill.
July 01, 2024
The University of North Texas System Board of Regents officially appointed Dr. Harrison Keller to lead the University of North Texas – the system’s flagship campus and the third-largest university in Texas. Today’s unanimous vote comes after...
July 01, 2024
Dr. Keller, former commissioner and chief executive officer of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, becomes the seventeenth president of UNT. He succeeds Dr. Neal Smatresk who became president of UNT in 2014.
July 01, 2024
House calls are often necessary for patients who have an illness or injury that prevents them from coming to a clinic, or those with transportation challenges. The HSC Health House Calls program is a service of the HSC Health Center for Older Adults.
July 02, 2024
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s new College of Nursing has moved its fall application deadline to July 15 to give more nurses time to join the inaugural class. Fall classes for both programs start Aug. 19.
July 05, 2024
As typical day for Crawley involves personalized one-on-one coaching sessions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing from her education in nutrition, exercise science, and behavioral change strategies, she creates holistic wellness plans.
July 08, 2024
UNT students and faculty from the Department of Political Science's Castleberry Peace Institute traveled to Colombia as part of an ongoing research. Their work focuses on reconciliation and reintegration of former combatants back into their society.
July 09, 2024
He credits HSC’s physical therapy program for his career in sports physical therapy residency at Children’s Health Andrews Institute and more. The program equipped him with essential skills plus follow his passion for sports physical therapy.
July 09, 2024
The novel arrangement between the UNT Dallas School of Education and Dallas ISD builds on an existing relationship to prepare university students for real-world situations so they are career-ready upon graduation.
July 10, 2024
The new College of Nursing at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth has launched three graduate certificate programs and a microcredential − short, affordable and intensive programs designed to train in specific areas of acute need.
July 10, 2024
When Dr. Akpedje “Serena” Dossou was a just a teenager in Lome, Togo, two of her grandparents were diagnosed with cancer. Despite her family’s efforts to ensure they received the best possible care they both passed away before she graduated...
July 11, 2024
Under CMS’ Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, HSC Health and other participants will be building dementia care programs across the country, working to increase care coordination and improve services.
July 15, 2024
Susanna W. had severe lower back pain after giving birth to her daughter Lily. Despite trying various treatments, she found relief through HSC at Fort Worth’s Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine clinic, recommended by a friend.
July 16, 2024
The grant is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is expected to continue for 5 years and to total $5 million. It is designed to enhance health care for older adults. The funding will address the growing needs of older adults.
July 19, 2024
Dr. Matthew Rossheim of HSC at Fort Worth recently published a new study highlighting the prevalence and dangers of hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabis products sold widely at U.S. vape shops and other retailers.
July 23, 2024
Dr. Deanna Cross, a faculty member at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, passed away on July 16, 2024, at her home in Fort Worth. She was 53. Cross served as faculty in HSC’s School of Health Professions and the...
July 23, 2024
Five dedicated students from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy recently spent a transformative weekend volunteering at Camp John Marc’s Camp Strong.
July 23, 2024
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked the college on Tuesday as a Tier 1 medical school for primary care in its best medical school rankings. Among all medical schools, TCOM is among only 15 nationwide to receive the prestigious ranking.
July 24, 2024
Breastfeeding mothers at HSC have a private space in the Medical Education Training Building on the west end of campus. The room is MET 454. It is private and secluded for those who need support when returning to work or studying on campus.
HSC's School of Public Health welcomes Lisako McKyer as new chair of Population and Community Health
July 24, 2024
McKyer said she was drawn to HSC because of the importance placed on whole health, and the opportunity to work with a public health dean who “cares deeply about the well-being of faculty, staff, students and community.”
July 30, 2024
HSC is expanding its comprehensive opioid education program in the community with train-the-trainer sessions offering incentives. HSC will provide organizations with training materials to increase awareness about the dangers of opioids and overdoses.
July 30, 2024
Dr. David Siderovski, PhD, a researcher at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and HSC doctoral student Percy Agogo-Mawuli have been working to address substance use disorder.
August 02, 2024
This prestigious international award recognizes the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, activists, authors and directors who inspire and catalyze others to a more just and equitable world.
August 13, 2024
HSC’s College of Nursing received final approvals from the Texas Board of Nursing for its new traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs.
August 15, 2024
After graduating from HSC’s Physician Assistant Studies program in 2008, Meredith Yount spent time in private practice before finding her passion for serving the uninsured community of Fort Worth at Mercy Clinic as assistant medical director.
August 15, 2024
During a 15-year career, Dr. Matthew Rossheim – associate professor of health administration and health policy at HSC's School of Public Health – has taken on some of the most critical public health concerns facing communities today.
August 19, 2024
Legendary rock bands Three Dog Night and Little River Band are the featured artists at the 2024 Legends Concert Series, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s signature fundraising event. Tickets go on sale Aug. 26.
August 19, 2024
Every year, the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy honors one its distinguished alumni with the Benjamin Sergeant Award. Named after Benjamin Sergeant, an alumnus from the DPT Class of 2014.
August 20, 2024
Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, dean of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Health Professions, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galve...
August 21, 2024
UNT will manage the M-Pact Fund grant in partnership with Education Reach for Texans focuses on improving post-secondary education outcomes for students who have experienced foster care by offering professional development, training, and support...
August 22, 2024
Her commitment level as a Division I athlete at the highest level has prepared Foster for her lifelong dream of becoming a physician as a first-year student at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
August 26, 2024
Ava Ighani’s ties to HSC run deep, making her journey to becoming a student at HSC College of Pharmacy seem predestined. The second-year PharmD student was born at The Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas when it was still operating on campus in...
August 26, 2024
Savannah Phifer always knew she wanted to go to college. She wasn’t quite sure how she was going to do it, but it turned out a partnership between the University of North Texas and Amazon would help her receive a psychology degree.
August 29, 2024
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth announced it would launch a new Graduate School effective Sept. 1 to enhance graduate education and rename three schools to clarify their focuses better.
September 03, 2024
The Center for Older Adults focuses on the 4Ms of geriatric care, one of which is what matters most to the patient. This is a guiding principle for HSC Health providers which results in individualized treatment plans focused on the patient’s desired...
September 06, 2024
HSC and Hill College on Thursday announced a new partnership aimed at creating pathways to success for students in the region. Hill College is a comprehensive community college with a strong online presence and 3 campuses south of Fort Worth.
September 12, 2024
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s ForeverFit clinic now offers a free aquatic exercise program for cancer patients and survivors, specializing in the benefits of hydrotherapy.
September 13, 2024
We have become aware of issues within our Willed Body Program and failures that existed in its management and oversight. The program has fallen short of our standards that we demand: respect, care, and professionalism. We extend our deepest apologies...
September 17, 2024
Stanford University and Elsevier have released the sixth edition of their World’s Top 2% of Scientists List, which features three faculty members from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s College of Pharmacy.
September 18, 2024
With more than 46,000 (46,309) students enrolled this fall and nearly 13,000 (12,980) degrees awarded in the 2023-24 academic year, UNT continues to be the educational engine driving economic growth for the North Texas region.
September 20, 2024
HSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amber M.K. Smallwood as the senior vice provost of faculty affairs. On Oct. 1, Smallwood will bring with her a distinguished career in academic leadership and a wealth of experience.
September 23, 2024
Three distinguished faculty members from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth were honored at the American Osteopathic Foundations’ annual Honors Gala in San Antonio.
September 24, 2024
The first year of the program is funded at $500,000. The program is expected to continue for three years. It specifically will work to increase the number of trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in rural and medically underserved areas in North...
September 25, 2024
Anna Winnicki, PA-C, a 2021 graduate of HSC’s Physician Assistant program, is being hailed as a hero after using her Stop the Bleed training to save the life of a motorcyclist involved in a severe accident while traveling in Seattle, Washington.
September 25, 2024
Three College of Public Health faculty, Dr. Sembajwe-Reeves, Dr. Spence, and Dr. Northeim from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, were featured presenters at a recent international conference in Cape Town, South Afric...
September 26, 2024
The event began with remarks from Provost Charles Taylor and Cindy Weston, founding dean of the College of Nursing. This was followed by a lamp lighting ceremony where attendees illuminated their Nightingale lamps.
September 27, 2024
AyuVis Research Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company incubated at The HSC Next Innovation Labs, recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Fast Track designation to its investigational drug, AVR-48.
October 01, 2024
The Beyer, Everett and Luibel Memorial Medal is awarded annually by TCOM to an individual who has advanced the osteopathic profession and demonstrated exceptional commitment to the College through teaching, research, or service.
October 01, 2024
Students and faculty from HSC’s Physician Assistant program recently made a strong showing at the Texas Academy of Physician Assistant’s 50th Annual CME Conference. Among their achievements, Prescription Pals emerged victorious, earning HSC top...
October 03, 2024
Bryce became a physical therapist after seeing how they encouraged and supported his dad. Bryce Hackett lost his dad but kept his promise. Seeing how the physical therapists encouraged and supported his father before he died solidified Hackett’s...
October 03, 2024
Dr. Teresa Wagner, associate professor of health administration and health policy at HSC's College of Public Health, was honored with an Appreciation Award for Global Service at the recent Global Health Literacy Summit, held in the Netherlands.
October 10, 2024
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently was recognized as a 2024 Best Place for Working Parents®, a distinction highlighting HSC’s commitment to providing comprehensive, family friendly benefits for employees.
October 15, 2024
Researchers at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth are pioneering the use of 3D bioprinting technology to address keratoconus, a debilitating condition that affects the cornea and can lead to blindness.
October 17, 2024
The rankings are based on citation data and use standardized metrics and bibliometric indicators to show career and recent-year impact. This list highlights a stellar group of scientists at the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences.
October 22, 2024
Brian Pfaning, an MSN student at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, has dedicated his life to public service, merging his passions for medicine and law enforcement throughout his dynamic career.
October 22, 2024
Carter’s journey to TCOM began at HSC’s College of Biomedical and Translation Sciences Medical Science program in 2018. He entered TCOM in the summer of 2020 and his experiences with his young daughter immediately drew him toward pediatric cardio...
October 24, 2024
The HSC Career Readiness Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs, which exists to support students in every way possible: cultivate a vibrant campus community; support meaningful HSC student experiences by providing tailored services.
October 25, 2024
“The grant will be instrumental in enhancing the center’s key initiatives, include the First-Gen Experience and Career Week programs,” said Desiree Padron, director of UNT’s Center for Belonging & Engagement. “These programs truly have...
October 25, 2024
EduMed.org, a leader in connecting students with the best and most affordable degree programs in more than 70 medical and health fields, connects students with expert-driven information about education, training and financial aid opportunities in...
November 14, 2024
UNT president Harrison Keller, Ph.D., shares strategies for student success, increased research and innovation at investiture ceremony. Steeped in tradition and academic symbolism, the 17th president of UNT was investiture.
January 07, 2025
More than 80 UNT researchers across disciplines were included in the annual and career rankings of the world’s most cited researchers. This method is based on standardized citation metrics developed by scientists at Stanford University.
January 11, 2025
Employees of the UNT System Enterprise: All UNT System Enterprise locations and campuses will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10. Please note: Further notification will only be made if the weather status changes.
January 17, 2025
Dr. Scott Walters, a regents professor in the College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, has found a way to make public health messages more relatable and accessible to the general public.
January 17, 2025
For more than a decade, UNTHSC's Leslie Allsopp, has worked tirelessly to bring asthma services, resources and support to the community. Now she’s being honored by Cook Children’s Center for Community Health with the Outstanding Community Partner...
January 17, 2025
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s College of Public Health has announced the appointment of Waridibo Allison, MD, PhD, FACP, CPE, FIDSA as professor in the Department of Health Administration & Health Policy effective Jan. 1, 2025.
January 17, 2025
In Fort Worth, Rebecca Zapata and Madison Stevens and a group of compassionate medical students from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth are bridging the gap between health care and the city’s unhoused population.
January 21, 2025
The UNT Dallas College of Law is the first college or university in North Texas and the only law school in the nation to join the King family in its global campaign to use volunteer and civic engagement to bridge divides and strengthen communities.
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January 21, 2025
UNT’s programs have been ranked among the best in the nation across seven categories, highlighting the university’s dedication to providing flexible, high-quality education for both its online graduate and undergraduate programs.
January 22, 2025
Could a therapeutic target for glaucoma that was once considered “undruggable” be the key to a first-of-its-kind treatment? That was the question posed among friends and UNTHSC colleagues Dr. David Siderovski and Dr. Abbot Clark.
January 24, 2025
As a leading Texas public research university, UNT is committed to excellence, innovation, and access. This program offers scholarships, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to ensure student success in their chosen fields.
January 27, 2025
UNT's faculty and students are simplified Texas zoning rules through the Texas Zoning Atlas, part of a national project. This resource makes housing and land-use regulations more accessible to policymakers, planners, and the public.
January 27, 2025
This is the remarkable story of how osteopathic medicine came to rescue Cristin Crawley, whose desperate search for answers was found through two chance encounters with Dr. Surve and his expertise of osteopathic manipulative medicine.
January 28, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Wells-Beede’s extensive career includes leadership in nursing education, health care simulation and patient safety initiatives. At the College of Nursing, she has been instrumental in integrating simulation into nursing curricula.
January 29, 2025
UNTHSC's Jaylen Mans has already made a significant impact helping fellow students thrive while securing prestigious internships. He is a PhD candidate from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Texas MiHERO Scholar.
January 31, 2025
UNT’s Black Student Union will be hosting a variety of events throughout the month, including a Skate Night Feb. 18, a Fashion Show Feb. 22 and a Block Party Feb. 24. Full details will be confirmed on the Black Student Union’s Instagram.
January 31, 2025
The event paired UNTHSC TCOM students with the transitional center students, most of whom are Special Olympic athletes, for a day of playing games and doing crafts, physical exam, and osteopathic manipulative medicine.
January 31, 2025
Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Scott spent 25 years in the automotive industry, gaining experience in financial management, leadership, training, development, and operations. Her expertise brings real-world insights to teaching and research.
January 31, 2025
The Regional Simulation Center at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth offers 16,000 square feet where students can get firsthand practice within multiple clinical settings in a safe, immersive VR environment.
January 31, 2025
A few weeks into his tenure, Dr. Evan Robinson is concentrated on understanding the College of Pharmacy at UNHSC’s strengths and ongoing initiatives. He is also focused on fostering innovation, collaboration, and student success while advancing...
January 31, 2025
While Tara didn’t attend The UNT Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine like her dad, she is no stranger to the program. she still remembers how fondly her dad smiled as he spoke of his time at HSC.
February 03, 2025
First-year physician assistant students at UNTHSC are showing their commitment to service by collaborating with Letters Against Depression, a national nonprofit that provides hope and encouragement to individuals struggling with mental illness.
February 03, 2025
At HSC she oversees the clinical aspect of five separate clinics. Macklin manages staff across the Center for Older Adults, as well as specialty clinics such as gastroenterology, cardiology, dermatology and osteopathic manipulative medicine.
February 03, 2025
With an $885,000 grant from the United States Space Force, physics professor Bibhudutta Rout is leading research at UNT that will contribute to a new type of solar cell that is lower cost and capable of enduring longer in space.
February 04, 2025
Jessica Alvarez joined UNT Dallas as the Assistant Dean for Student Success in Health Professions, coinciding with the upcoming opening of the new STEM Building and collaborating with the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth.
February 05, 2025
It comes as no surprise that the second-year student, Kathryn Adkins, at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth was nominated as a Volunteer of the Year at Cook Children’s.
February 05, 2025
Kirk Calhoun, M.D., FACP, brings more than 30 years of experience in academic medicine and health care leadership to his new role as interim president of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, a position he assumed on...
February 07, 2025
The University of North Texas Second Opportunity Networking Group (S.O.N.G.) provides resources and support to students whose academic and career progress is impacted by past legal issues or encounters with the justice system.
February 11, 2025
The Presidential Scholarship is the most prestigious, merit-based freshman scholarship available at UNT Dallas. 3.0 GPA required. It offers up to $66,800 over four years to pay for tuition, books, fees and other expenses. Timing is important!
February 11, 2025
In 1979, Drs. Bob Kaman, Bob Patton, and Charlie Ogilvie – TCOM faculty founded the Institute for Human Fitness at UNTHSC in Fort Worth. Before opening, they brainstormed the best way to promote it and settled on the idea of a marathon.
February 14, 2025
The Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s College of Nursing recently added three distinguished faculty and staff members to its growing team. They bring experience in forensic nursing, simulation, community health and palliative care.
February 17, 2025
In the high-stress world of law enforcement, mental health and well-being are critical for officer success. At the forefront of this mission in Texas is Dustin Schellenger, State Director of the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN).
February 17, 2025
Dr. Jeff Beeson is no stranger to the Cowtown Marathon. His connection dates back to the inaugural run in 1979, when his dad, Don Beeson, was the chief of police at what was then only the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
February 18, 2025
UNT Dallas College of Law students Chrissy Duncan and Weilin Kris Lu were recognized for their legal writing skills in the 2024 Paper Chase Legal Writing Competition, hosted by Baylor Law School and the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
February 18, 2025
Founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Engineers Week highlights the impact of engineering through inspiring K-12 students. UNT is celebrating with career readiness seminars, competitions, and a movie night.
February 19, 2025
G-RISE is a program funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health to cultivate scientists from all backgrounds who have the skills to thrive in the biomedical research workforce. UNT is committed to preparing the next generation.
February 19, 2025
Dr. Bianka Soria-Olmos a 2011 graduate of UNTHSC at Fort Worth’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Cook Children’s Medical Center primary care pediatric physician, was named to the 40 Under 40 list by Fort Worth Inc. Magazine.
February 20, 2025
UNTHSC was one of 16 pilot sites selected nationwide. Led by its Department of Continuing Education and Assessment in the Division of Academic Innovation, the project was recognized as an exemplary site for its innovative approach.
February 20, 2025
An interdisciplinary project led by faculty with student volunteers at the University of North Texas has received recognition and awards across the state. The Juntxs, or “Together,” project — also known as the Bilingual Homework Hotline.
February 25, 2025
The award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to rural medical education and who exemplifies the spirit and ideals of osteopathy. Dr. Crompton is the director of rural medical education at UNTHSC at Fort Worth.
February 25, 2025
Recently, UNT Dallas graduate student Steve Cipriano was named “Teacher of the Year” by his peers at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy in Grand Prairie ISD, making him eligible for district-wide recognition.
February 26, 2025
Thanks to work from students, the University of North Texas has been recognized once again by the U.S. National Security Agency with the five-year renewal of its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research.
February 26, 2025
UNTHSC's new health care clinician track within the Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences and Coaching program is fully online and designed for students who are actively treating patients or planning to enter clinical practice.
February 26, 2025
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is proud to announce that we have joined the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB sets the standard for business education around the world.
February 28, 2025
The UNT RCOB EDGE Program is helping students prepare for careers through an initiative at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. The app is designed to develop professional skills, leadership experience and industry connections before graduation.
February 28, 2025
The Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium is a collaboration between 11 of the state’s leading medical research institutions, and each year during their annual conference two nominees are invited from each institution to participate.
February 28, 2025
The creation of “Insured and Informed: Your Health Insurance Guide” was a collaboration between UNTHSC’s Division of Academic Innovation and the University of Arkansas, aimed at helping individuals make informed health insurance decisions.
March 03, 2025
All members of the UNTHSC TCOM Class of 2026, were chosen for their outstanding humanistic behaviors shown during medical school. The students represent no greater than 15% of their class and were nominated by their peers. Two faculty members were...
March 04, 2025
This distinguished award goes to individuals who have significantly contributed to advancing eye and vision research advocacy. Dr. Dimitrios Karamichos will be honored in May at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology’s annual...
March 04, 2025
The University of North Texas already has many academic programs focused on AI such as its master’s degree in artificial intelligence and AI certificate programs as well as courses across colleges that are integrating AI into their curriculums.
March 05, 2025
This summer, select undergraduate students from across Texas will work alongside expert scientists at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to gain hands-on research experience focused on cardiovascular health.
March 05, 2025
Samin Arianpour is TCOM and The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s fourth consecutive TOMA Student Doctor of the Year, following Quincey Quinn (2024), Dr. Jennifer Pham (2023), and Dr. Kendrick Lim (2022).
March 06, 2025
UNT highlights women's impact in film and empowers students to pursue their passions and careers in the field. Since the late 1800s, women have shaped cinema and continue to excel in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and programming.
March 06, 2025
Choosing a college is a major decision. UNT Dallas welcomes high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students, along with their families, to the Trailblazer 360 Preview Day on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
March 06, 2025
Alzheimer’s is more common in Black and Hispanic individuals. Yet they represent only about five percent of clinical research trial participants, resulting in gaps in understanding the disease's progression across racial and ethnic groups.
March 07, 2025
UNT is one of nine public universities in Texas selected for the inaugural Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program, which offers doctoral researchers an $18,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years.
March 07, 2025
A new mobile app created by Deah Berry Mitchell, a doctoral student at The University of North Texas’s Department of History is teaching Texas history through augmented reality, immersive visuals, and accessible storytelling.
March 10, 2025
The University of North Texas is working to address the national shortage of science, engineering and mathematics educators with a $2.4 million grant earned from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
March 10, 2025
On Monday, UNTHSC announced that Lisa Nash will transition from interim dean to permanent dean of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and take on the role of vice president of clinical affairs. The changes are effective immediately.
March 11, 2025
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. UNTHSC's Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum, a Ph.D. candidate, project is exploring new treatments to help smokers quit.
March 12, 2025
This scholarship program will support UNTHSC TCOM students who are committed to careers in family medicine, possess a passion for the whole health model of care, and seek to integrate osteopathic principles into their practices.
March 12, 2025
Created by professor Neal Smatresk, STEM startups, designed for students in the College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Information and G. Brint Ryan College of Business, helps teams develop business plans and create real products.
March 18, 2025
UNT is setting a bold goal: making 60% of campus dining options plant-based by 2027. UNT Dining Services formalized this pledge after earning national recognition for offering more plant-based meals and reduce reliance on animal products.
March 20, 2025
The Bugs LIVE exhibit at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary ends June 29. The museum offers hands-on exhibits and a 289-acre sanctuary, attracting over 100,000 annual visitors focused on education and conservation.
March 24, 2025
UNTHSC's Dr. Adenike Atanda received the 2024 Woman Pharmacist of the Year award from the Pharmacist Moms Group for her work in chronic disease management in underserved communities while fostering strong patient-provider relationships.
March 25, 2025
A grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow Dr. Graci Finco, a UNTHSC assistant professor in Physical Therapy and Anatomical Sciences, to study the perspectives of individuals with limb loss, clinicians, and policymakers.
March 26, 2025
UNT is one of nine public universities in Texas selected for the inaugural Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program, which offers doctoral researchers an $18,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years.
March 27, 2025
Kent Chapman, Regents Professor of biochemistry at UNT's College of Science, is now a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most prestigious professional distinctions in science.
March 31, 2025
The UNT Career Center serves as a cornerstone for students seeking internship opportunities. From résumé workshops to mock interviews, it offers comprehensive support to help students gain the skills necessary to pursue internships and secure emplo...
April 01, 2025
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Dr. Sajid Surve,as the new senior associate dean for educational programs. He has been serving in that role as the interim since September.
April 03, 2025
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, through HSC Next, is now offering a microcredential called Cultivating an Innovative Mindset in Healthcare. The six-week program is available to anyone who may be interested.
April 04, 2025
The UNT project studying alternative energy solutions has several collaborators including the Texas Research Alliance, the North Texas Center for Mobility Technologies, city of Denton, North Central Texas Council of Governments, and Bartlett & West.
April 07, 2025
The Dermatology Interest Group at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, in collaboration with the active campus chapter of the Student National Medical Association, was awarded a $1,400 Good Skin Knowledge Grant from the American Academy of Dermat...
UNTHSC appoints Dr. David Keller as new dean of the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
April 08, 2025
Dr. Keller has served since 2014 as associate dean and chair of the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington. He will begin his new role at UNTHSC on July 1.
April 08, 2025
Dr. Mark Cunningham has three advanced degrees and runs a research lab focused on cardiovascular health in pregnant women and new mothers. He mentors aspiring scientists, assists at his church, and volunteers at local schools to promote science.
April 10, 2025
UNT Department of History distributed free tomato and pepper seedlings around the community — a gesture rooted in a larger vision. The project uses traditional 'milpa' agricultural practices to rethink how food is grown, shared and studied.
April 10, 2025
For the first time in the College of Visual Arts and Design’s 132-year history at the University of North Texas, the college is proud to announce a named program: the Michael W. Faircloth Fashion Design Program.
April 11, 2025
Three trips, thousands of miles and hundreds of students exporting health care from Fort Worth to numerous locations in Texas and Guatemala on medical mission trips offering free clinics to rural and underserved communities.
April 14, 2025
UNT is one of nine public universities in Texas selected for the inaugural Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program, which offers doctoral researchers an $18,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years.
April 16, 2025
UNTHSC’s TCOM continues its work with NBOME. The project known as C3DO has been studying the feasibility of on-campus standardized assessment prior to graduation of fundamental osteopathic clinical skills of osteopathic medical students.
April 16, 2025
Monroy was inspired to apply for a Global Grant while participating in UNT’s North Texas in D.C. program, which allows students to pursue semester-long government, nonprofit and private sector internships in the U.S. capital.
April 17, 2025
Each year, UNTHSC faculty nominate one of their own to be considered by the Faculty Achievement Award Committee for this award. This year 14 individuals were nominated and six finalists were chosen because of the way they live out UNTHSC’s values.
April 17, 2025
The Bird City Texas designation is awarded by Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to cities that demonstrate a strong commitment to bird conservation and creating healthy habitats.
April 21, 2025
The SaferCare Texas conference will take place on May 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at UNTHSC’s Carl E. Everett Education and Administration Building. Admission is free for faculty, staff and students. Registration for the public is $25.
April 22, 2025
UNT is one of nine public universities in Texas selected for the inaugural Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program, which offers doctoral researchers an $18,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years.
April 23, 2025
The UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth is launching an online graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems to help public health professionals learn the skills to analyze spatial data and visualize community health trends.
April 24, 2025
Dennis Burns, assistant vice chancellor and chief human resources officer at UNTHSC, was recently named to the Becker’s Hospital Review “CHROs and chief people officers to know” list, which honors HR professionals who excel in the field.
April 25, 2025
The designation of Best Place for Working Parents® recognizes UNTHSC’s continued investment in policies that support working parents, including access to affordable child care, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive health benefits.
April 25, 2025
UNT will witness a historic moment as three students become the first graduates of UNT ELEVAR, a program designed to provide students with intellectual disabilities a genuine college experience and prepare them for independent, fulfilling lives.
April 28, 2025
The University of North Texas rolled out the green carpet for its highest faculty honors at the annual Salute to Faculty Excellence awards celebration on April 17, 2025. Thirty-two faculty members from across the university were recognized.
April 29, 2025
Christopher Ray, PhD, has been appointed senior vice president and provost at the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, after serving as acting provost since February. He was hired in 2023 as deputy provost and succeeds Charles Taylor.
April 30, 2025
Dr. Meaghan Nelsen, TCOM's year 2 curriculum director, received recognition from the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists for her contributions to osteopathic education and commitment to improving women’s health.
May 05, 2025
During Spring 2025 Commencement May 8-11, the University of North Texas expects to recognize the achievements of more than 6,500 students who completed bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during the spring and summer semesters.
May 06, 2025
As a UNT Dallas College of Law student, Allie Van Stean was the school's first champion to win a national advocacy competition in 2017. Now, she returns as a professor, coach, and the first full-time faculty member who is also an alumna.
May 07, 2025
UNT Health Science Center's Dr. David Siderovski, professor of the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, has been named one of the region’s top 75 leaders in artificial intelligence by Dallas Innovates and the Dallas Regional Chamber.
May 08, 2025
The College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently welcomed Dr. Allen Solenberg Jr. as the newest health administration and health policy associate professor.
May 08, 2025
Senior engineering students at the University of North Texas showcased the culmination of their undergraduate studies at the Research and Design (R&D) Expo @ UNT, an annual event that highlights innovation across disciplines.
May 09, 2025
UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Academy for Program Coordinators is holding its first annual education conference on the campus of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
May 12, 2025
The long-standing online historical database created by the University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, recently received the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation from the Texas Historical Commission.
May 14, 2025
Not one, but two keynote speakers had powerful, motivational messages for UNT Dallas graduates at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on May 13, 2025, at the Texas Trust CU Theater in Grand Prairie.
May 14, 2025
The North Texas Eye Research Institute, a distinguished research hub at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the university’s student Ophthalmology Interest Group.
May 15, 2025
Hosted by the UNT Department of Physics, Professor Sandra Quintanilla organized the spring event with a team of the Physics Olympics faculty committee, physics staff and Society of Physics officers. The event showed that physics can be fun.
May 16, 2025
On Tuesday, May 20, scientists will meet at UNTHSC for the Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Symposium, focusing on the impact of aging on Alzheimer’s, dementia, cardiovascular issues, glaucoma, and other neurological disorders.
May 19, 2025
A new Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, the first degree of its kind offered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, will tentatively be offered starting in fall 2026 at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
May 20, 2025
To combat workplace violence in healthcare, the American Osteopathic Association and SaferCare Texas have created a resource guide and online course to assist healthcare professionals in recognizing, preventing, and responding to such incidents.
May 21, 2025
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth won the Adsposure Award for Best Impact at this year's Transit Awards, highlighting the effectiveness of creativity and strategic messaging in public spaces.
May 21, 2025
A dream two years in the making is now a reality at Denton’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2205, thanks to a collaboration between the post and the University of North Texas. “This gaming center will help save lives,” said Post Commander...
May 23, 2025
Alumnus Vikas Sinha (’23 Ph.D.) and his wife, Anuradha, recently gifted The University of North Texas The Sinha Innovation Lab for Data Science to expand and enhance research and innovation in The Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science...
May 28, 2025
A discovery made by a faculty researcher Jaime Jiménez, professor of wildlife ecology in the Department of Biological Sciences, at the University of North Texas is shedding new light on biodiversity at the southernmost tip of South America.
May 29, 2025
UNT combined two of its top research institutes: the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI) and Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI) for the annual BDI Research Expo this spring, highlighting student and faculty research from both institutes.
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May 29, 2025
Dr. Mills, medical director for Correctional Medicine at UNTHSC’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, will be inducted as a Fellow at the American College of Correctional Physicians national conference in Providence, Rhode Island.
May 30, 2025
With over 40 years of experience, expertise, and dedication at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, the UNT System Board of Regents awarded Frank Papa emeritus professor status. Dr. Papa retired in 2024 after being a faculty member since 1979.
May 30, 2025
The initiative officially launched this month at its inaugural summit, which brought together regional, national, and international thought leaders and decision makers dedicated to powering our economy and protecting our national security.
June 02, 2025
For the second year in a row, incoming UNT Dallas students can receive free math, writing and reading classes over the summer to ensure they are prepared for college-level courses. "Trail Ready" Summer Bridge Program start Monday, July 14.
Spotlight on Texas Leadership: Research Scholar Jose Robledo from UNT focuses on biological sciences
June 04, 2025
UNT is one of nine public universities in Texas selected for the inaugural Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program, which offers doctoral researchers an $18,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years.
June 04, 2025
DALLAS – Hayden Wochele, a senior at the University of North Texas at Dallas, recently was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as the student regent on the UNT System Board of Regents. He will serve a one-year term.
June 05, 2025
The University of North Texas had three Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) students named Goldwater Scholars. Anirudh Mazumder, Elliott Slaughter, Ellie, and Saikiran Motati will receive their award in 2025.
June 05, 2025
UNTHSC's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is the first U.S. medical school to require a patient safety course for the Certified Professional in Patient Safety credential. A new study shows its effectiveness in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine...
June 10, 2025
UNT is one of nine public universities in Texas selected for the inaugural Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program, which offers doctoral researchers an $18,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years.
June 10, 2025
University of North Texas assistant professor Calvin Henard earned over a $800,000 grant through the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program. The NSF CAREER award is a respected honor for early career researchers...
June 12, 2025
Orientation is an important first step on your UNT Dallas journey. You will tour the campus, meet other students, get registered for classes, and connect with UNT Dallas team members dedicated to your success.
June 12, 2025
A student-led initiative under the Psychiatry Interest Group at UNTHSC. The program pairs medical students with hospice patients to preserve their life stories through memoirs. Each family receive a free published copy.
June 12, 2025
The first long-term study involving three years of follow-up of osteopathic medical care for chronic pain has been published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine based on national data collected for a 36-month follow-up study.
June 16, 2025
The Nan Tobler Award for the Review of Prevention Science Literature is given for contributions to the summarization or articulation of the empirical evidence relevant to prevention science,” according to the Society for Prevention Research.
June 17, 2025
Becoming a teen mother stalled Yolanda Lewis’s educational journey. Becoming a grandmother helped get it restarted, proving it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. “Education doesn’t have an age limit,” Lewis said.
June 20, 2025
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) achieved the highest score in the 2024 Texas University Report Card by the educational organization ScholarShot and was recognized as the “most improved” university from last year.
June 20, 2025
Meet Stan Borodyansky. He has a pretty remarkable story about his path from Ukrainian refugee to competitive rock climbing and now valedictorian of the UNT Dallas College of Law.
June 23, 2025
Two of the 12 newly elected board of governors of the American Academy of Osteopathy are from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Science Center. David Mason and Sajid Surve were both elected to serve as AAO governors.
June 24, 2025
University of North Texas, UNT, College of Education, research, professor, Tao Zhang, Dr. Zhang, kinesiology, health promotion,recreation, elected, membership, Fellow, National Academy of Kinesiology, NAK, members-based, non-governmental, organization,...
June 26, 2025
Robyn Remotigue, executive director of research and scholarship at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s College of Nursing, recently completed a prestigious two-week fellowship held at King’s College London in May...
June 27, 2025
University leaders got their closest look yet at the new, state-of-the-art STEM Building that will transform the UNT Dallas campus, as it nears completion and prepares to welcome students in January 2026.
June 27, 2025
Dr. Kirk Calhoun and Dr. Warren von Eschenbach have been named the sole finalists for the UNT Health Science Center and UNT Dallas presidency, respectively, following a unanimous vote by the UNT System Board of Regents.
July 01, 2025
As a child, Myles Chung learned about the negative effects of littering and pollution on Earth Day. While double majoring in biology and chemistry at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UNT Dallas, he took that responsibility seriously.
July 01, 2025
Tonychris Nnaka, associate dean for research and associate professor at UNT Health Science Center's College of Nursing, will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing's 2025 class of fellows at its annual Health Policy Conference.
July 03, 2025
Frank Filipetto, an Everett Endowed Distinguished Professor at UNT Health Science Center’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, demonstrates his expertise among those committed to and leading Human Factors in Health Care credentials.
July 07, 2025
The office of the Chancellor announced that Frank Bernard has been named as the new Chief Compliance Officer for UNT System. Frank will lead an integrated UNT System enterprise compliance program.
July 08, 2025
Megan Wesling, chair and associate professor in the Dept. of Pharmacotherapy at UNTHSC College of Pharmacy, was selected for the 22nd cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Leadership Fellows Program.
July 09, 2025
This statement was developed with the support of Kate Taylor, assistant dean of clinical and outreach affairs in the UNTHSC College of Nursing, who served as co-chair of the NAP Health Communication and Literacy Subcommittee.
July 10, 2025
Dr. Kimberly Riddick, Director of Student Leadership and Success at the University of North Texas at Dallas, has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).
July 11, 2025
Students at the University of North Texas can now enroll in a new game studies and design degree program that offers individualized coursework and career-focused concentrations. The program’s first cohort begins in the Fall 2025 semester.
July 14, 2025
At the University of North Texas’s Discovery Park, researchers are making breakthroughs that can lead to safer and more accurate heart treatment testing and promote more collaboration between engineers and biomedical scientists.
July 14, 2025
Children home from school during summer often lack proper nutrition. To address this, UNT Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank are hosting a free food distribution on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon.
July 16, 2025
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth will now use UNT Health Fort Worth for its brand name and logo, a change that reflects the strength of the UNT System and the institution’s mission to create solutions for a healthier community.
July 17, 2025
From 5 to 7 p.m., July 24, the Neurologic Rehabilitation Student Association will host its first community event, Neuro Aware for free, at the UNT Health’s Medical Education and Training building, 1000 Montgomery St., Fort Worth.
July 18, 2025
Students at Alice E. Carlson Elementary School used colorful markers, yarn, and glue to explore the wonders of the human body—one organ system at a time—thanks to a collaboration between UNT Health Fort Worth and the school's enrichment program.
July 21, 2025
UNT's John Sullivan is part of the small team as a maintenance technician that cares for research projects — including for agriculture, biology and chemistry purposes — underway in the University of North Texas Greenhouse Facilities.
July 22, 2025
Dr. John Licciardone, a regents professor at UNT Health Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently quoted in a New York Times article titled “So Your Doctor is a DO. Does That Matter?”
July 23, 2025
UNT Health's North Texas Eye Research Institute received a $2,000 grant from the Southern Dames of America. The funding's primary purpose is to support programs through contributions for ophthalmic research around eye diseases, such as glaucoma.
July 24, 2025
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is impacting all sectors. Faculty at UNT Health's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine have received a grant from AACOM to develop ways to implement advanced AI into medical school curricula.
July 29, 2025
As more countries turn toward nuclear energy, safely storing radioactive waste is becoming an urgent matter. Jayani Kalahe at the University of North Texas is studying what makes glass work as an option for storing that waste.
July 30, 2025
In a new study abroad course in The University of North Texas’s Department of Media Arts, Fan Tourism: Behavior and Business, students explored how fan communities travel to real-world sites tied to books, films, TV shows, and other media.
July 31, 2025
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, notified UNT Health on Wednesday that it had granted candidacy for accreditation status to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. The program to start in fall 2026.
August 08, 2025
Multiple faculty from UNT Health Fort Worth have played a key role in shaping the future of interprofessional education by contributing to the ACAPT Blueprint for Excellence: Essentials for a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
August 14, 2025
The UNT System Board of Regents voted unanimously to officially name Dr. Kirk Calhoun as president of UNT Health Fort Worth and Dr. Warren von Eschenbach as president of UNT Dallas, respectively.
August 14, 2025
The UNT Health Fort Worth College of Pharmacy has experienced a season of significant transitions, marked by leadership changes and new faculty appointments that reflect both growth and continuity within the college.
August 14, 2025
As the Artificial Intelligence revolution transforms higher education, UNT Dallas is committed to embracing AI technology to enhance teaching and learning – and ultimately preparing our students for promising careers.
August 18, 2025
The project brings together forensic experts from across the country, some of the initial planning began at UNT Health with support from a seed grant provided by the Department of Physiology and Anatomy.
August 22, 2025
Most Texans think of honey or bumble bees as pollinators, but most native Texas bees are solitary and live underground. New UNT research shows these bees rely heavily on soil conditions.