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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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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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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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Trail Ready Summer Bridge Program for Incoming Freshmen Starts June 10
UNT Dallas is launching its first free summer program for incoming freshmen to ensure they are prepared for college-level coursework. The Trail Ready Summer Bridge Program starts June 10. It runs for four weeks through July 3. A second, identical session runs from July 15 through August 8.
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'Trailblazer 360' Welcomes High School, Transfer and Graduate Students on Saturday, April 6
Potential students can get a close-up look at everything The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) offers during its annual spring open house, Trailblazer 360 Preview Day, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. UNT Dallas will welcome high school juniors, seniors, and college students considering a transfer so they can design the next steps of their educational journey.
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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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First Recipient of Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship is Named
Valerie Torres, a UNT Dallas sophomore, recently became the first recipient of the Robert Mong Endowed Scholarship, named for UNT Dallas President Bob Mong.
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