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On Nov. 2, True Blue Preview Day' Welcomes High School and Transfer Students
At the UNT Dallas "True Blue Preview Day" on Saturday, Nov. 2, we will welcome students from area high schools and community colleges planning the next step in their educational journeys.
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UNT Dallas Rises in Three Categories of U.S. News 'Best Colleges' Rankings
The 2025 Best Colleges Rankings by U.S. News & World Report show UNT Dallas climbed even higher in three key categories among Regional West institutions.
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Dalon's Success Story: How Internships Open Doors and Create New Opportunities
Dalon Moore was a UNT Dallas business student who changed his major to biology and then interned at the Dallas Zoo. His decision would lead to even greater opportunities and a path to career success.
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National Night Out Event on Oct. 1 Aims to Build Bridges Between Police and Community
The theme of the 2024 National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the UNT Dallas campus will be "Building Bridges: Police and Community - Stronger Together."
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College of Law Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Gala Event
Students, faculty, alumni and members of the Dallas legal community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the UNT Dallas College of Law at a gala marking the milestone on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
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Study Abroad Program to Expand Thanks to Grant from U.S. State Department
The UNT Dallas Study Abroad Program has received a $35,000 grant award through the U.S. State Department’s 2024 IDEAS Program competition. The university is one of only 37 institutions nationwide to receive this grant and one of only two in Texas.
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New Wellness Program "Blue Steel: Building Resilient Trailblazers" Launches Soon
An innovative new program aims to ensure that UNT Dallas students are mentally healthy, focused, and productive. Blue Steel: Building Resilience in Trailblazers is a six-week course that will run from Sept. 4 to Oct. 9. Some participants may be able to receive academic credit.
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Law Professor Cheryl Wattley Wins Exoneration of Ben Spencer, Wrongfully Convicted 37 Year Ago
With representation by UNT Dallas College of Law professor Cheryl Wattley, Ben Spencer was finally exonerated 37 years after he was arrested for a murder he didn't commit.
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Bilingual Educators Honor Dr. Uvaldina Janecek with Lifetime Membership Award
Dr. Uvaldina Janecek has spent decades as a bilingual educator in North Texas, including five years as a professor at UNT Dallas. This year, her colleagues and admirers at BEAM, the Bilingual Educators Association of the (DFW) Metroplex, honored her with a Lifetime Membership Award.
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From Boxing Ring to Courtroom, Meet the Law Student Who Can Knock Out His Opponents
Meet Noe Mendoza Jr., a second-year UNT Dallas College Law student and three-time National Collegiate Boxing champion. “It’s a lifestyle,” said Mendoza, referring to both boxing and practicing law.
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Emergency Preparedness Day Will Inform Campus & Public About Safety
University employees, students, and the public are invited to attend the inaugural UNT Dallas Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event promises to be informative, engaging, fun, and potentially life-saving.
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New Partnership Will Make Transferring to UNT Dallas Easier and Faster
Known as the Dallas Transfer Collaborative, the partnership aims to help students successfully earn their bachelor’s degrees on schedule and with reduced financial burdens. Through the agreement, the four higher education partners have committed to a shared governance structure, academic alignment, real-time credit-to-degree technology, coordinated advising and student success services, and data sharing.
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Spotlight Shines on Science and Math Students And Their Insightful Research Projects
Aspiring scientists, doctors and other talented UNT Dallas students had the opportunity to present their unique, insightful research projects on and off campus during the 2023-24 academic year.
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School of Education Partners with Dallas ISD for First Teacher Residency Program
In a landmark partnership with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), UNT Dallas is launching its first-ever Teacher Residency Program. Five university seniors, all education majors, will be paid to teach for the entire DISD 2024-25 school year, a testament to the strength and significance of this collaboration.
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Criminal Justice Department Launches Innovative Online Graduate Degree with Mental Health Policy Concentration
Recognizing the urgent need and critical challenges facing the criminal justice system, the UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology is introducing a first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Mental Health Policy.
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Law Students Will Compete on World Stage in 2024 Nuremberg Moot Court
UNT Dallas College of Law students will participate in the 2024 Nuremberg International Moot Court Competition, a respected global event that will be held in July in Germany.
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Farewell to Legal Mentorship Icon Ernie Higginbotham
A legend of the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law will retire on June 30. Ernest “Ernie” Higginbotham has been the facilitator of the Judge Louis A. Bedford Jr. Mentorship Program for nearly a decade. Under his leadership, the program has helped more than 800 graduates complete law school and enabled them to make valuable connections within the legal community.
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Students Learn the "Three W's" at Socioeconomic Conference
In education, the “Three Rs” traditionally have meant Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. But what about the “Three Ws?” They were the focus of a first-of-its-kind conference held by the UNT Dallas Center for Socioeconomic Mobility Through Education (CSME) on March 29, 2024.
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Spring 2024 Graduates Donate Record Amount for Future Students
Students graduating in the UNT Dallas Spring 2024 class donated a record-high amount to the university's Senior Giving Campaign.
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Meet the Trailblazing Trio Who Succeeded Through Motivation and Collaboration
Three 2024 UNT Dallas College of Law graduates, LaDyrian Cole, AnnaLiza Rodriguez, and Jamaria Rongey, are true Trailblazers. Through the challenges and opportunities of the past three years, this trio supported and encouraged each other through a unique connection.
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Graduates Hear Heartfelt, Inspirational Message from Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall
Dallas Mavericks President and CEO Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall shared dramatic, emotional pieces of her personal and professional lives with hundreds of UNT Dallas students and their families at the Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2024.
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2024 College of Law Commencement Set for May 18 at Majestic Theater
The 2024 UNT Dallas College of Law Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, at the Majestic Theater in Dallas.
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Spring Commencement Ceremonies Set For May 14
UNT Dallas Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held Tuesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.
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Keith Maddox Named Chief Compliance Officer
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has named Keith Maddox as its new Chief Compliance Officer. The name of the office Maddox leads has also been changed to the Office of Compliance and Integrity.
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UNT Dallas Welcomes Interim President Dr. Warren von Eschenbach
Dr. Warren von Eschenbach will serve as the Interim President of the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) beginning April 1, 2024. Dr. von Eschenbach will temporarily fill the position held for nine years by Bob Mong, who is retiring later this year. Mong moves to an Associate Chancellor position.
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University President Bob Mong Announces He Will Retire in July
UNT Dallas President Bob Mong has announced he will retire in July 2024 after nine years leading the university.
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Two UNT Dallas Law Review Publications Offer Expert Insight and Analysis
UNT Dallas College of Law aims to inform attorneys and other legal practitioners, as well as laymen, by publishing relevant, timely and impactful content in the UNT Dallas Law Review. It circulates two student-led digital publications, On the Cusp and Accessible Law.
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Alumni Share Opinions About Their Experiences and Future of UNT Dallas
In a wide-ranging survey, UNT Dallas alumni expressed their thoughts and opinions about their academic experience and the university's future.
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2023 Graduate Plans Career in Politics and Government, But First an MBA
Graduating senior Cristian Medina will stay at UNT Dallas to earn an MBA. He plans to give back to his community by mentoring others, serving in government and running for political office.
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Senior Dreams of Becoming a Doctor, After Following Her Mom to UNT Dallas
UNT Dallas graduating senior Lauren Herrera plans to become a dermatologist. She was inspired, in part, by her mother, who is also a UNT Dallas graduate.
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College of Law Remembers Assassination of JFK 60 Years Later
As the United States approaches the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a group of esteemed Dallas journalists gathered at the UNT Dallas College of Law to share their memories, insights and experiences. A pioneering business leader and former Texas state legislator joined them in a provocative and enlightening discussion.
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Police Chief Christopher Shaw Named to "40 Under 40" List of Law Enforcement Leaders
UNT Dallas Police Chief Christopher Shaw has been recognized by law enforcement peers as one of its "40 Under 40" for his commitment to protecting and serving the main campus and College of Law. He accepted an award for the honor from International Association of Police Chiefs.
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UNT Dallas Men Walk a Mile in High Heels for an Important Cause
UNT Dallas men, including students, faculty and staff, and their women supporters walked a mile around campus in high heels to raise awareness about sexual violence.
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College of Law Recognizes Wrongfully Convicted Texans Who Were Exonerated
The University of North Texas College of Law held a candlelight vigil and special event to recognize men and women who were exonerated after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. It was the first annual event by the law school's Joyce Brown Innocence Clinic to mark International Wrongful Conviction Recognition Day each October 2.
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