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| Straight from Smatresk |
Dear UNT supporter,
As we celebrate UNT's 130th anniversary, our 2020-21 academic year looks quite different than the previous 130 years, with masks as a new accessory and social distancing in place. But our commitment to excellence and access to higher education for all populations is as steadfast as ever. With record-setting fall enrollment, we welcomed nearly 41,000 students into our fold and we continued to climb in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.
With so much change and growth upon us, I am reflective of our independent spirit of creativity and perseverance. From admitting women in 1890 to pioneering water quality research for the North Texas region and from establishing the nation's first jazz studies program to becoming one of the first universities in Texas to desegregate, our university has a long history of firsts while continuously thriving in a rapidly changing world.
Our Mean Green Family was made to tackle tough times head on. Global events may be impacting the ways in which we deliver instruction and conduct business, but they are no match for our creative, caring and resilient nature. Our university community is growing stronger with each new challenge.
Thank you for all you do to help support UNT. I look forward to when we can once again join together on campus and in the community for concerts, sporting events and celebrations of each other — and our great university.
UNT Proud,
Neal Smatresk
President
 @UNTPrez
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| Hispanic-Serving Institution |
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At a time when we are working hard to improve our cultural competency on campus, I am proud that INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recognized UNT's outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion by awarding our university the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the third year in a row. This year, UNT also was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), one of only 16 Tier One research universities to earn HSI status. The designation, which allows UNT to receive additional federal funding to support and expand programs for Hispanic students, is significant because it reflects the growing enrollment of Hispanic students who are choosing UNT to achieve their college education. We are committed to becoming a more equitable, diverse and inclusive campus community. Our Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity continually fosters new programs and initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion on campus, such as Latin Dreams (pictured), a new community group focused on empowering Latinos through education, identity development and leadership growth. These are important steps along our path, but I recognize we have more to do.
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| New HPS Dean |
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After 10 years as associate dean of the College of Health and Public Service overseeing everything from academic programs to research, advising, space management and budgets, Nicole Dash was named dean of the college in August. During her tenure at UNT, Dr. Dash was instrumental in integrating health programs and growing the college's enrollment. She oversaw the addition of master's degrees in applied behavior analysis and emergency management and disaster science, as well as the expansion of undergraduate offerings to include new and growing concentrations in public health, urban policy and planning, and nonprofit leadership studies. HPS is home to seven academic departments with 10 undergraduate and nine graduate programs, many of which are ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Congratulations on your new appointment, Dr. Dash.
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| Making Headlines |
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UNT's creative spirit and innovative know-how drives our progress and often ensures we are at the forefront of new programs, industry happenings and all-around greatness. We certainly appreciate when others recognize that too. Here's a sampling of how our faculty, staff, and students are turning reporters' heads.
- UNT garnered quite a bit of good news this year for its safe reopening of our residence halls and campus for the start of the fall semester with stories airing on KDFW's Good Day show, among others.
- UNT once again enjoyed a little media hubbub when we set enrollment records last month with KERA and CBS DFW both picking up the story.
- Political Science Professor Kimi King has been busy sharing her insights on the presidential election, the Republication convention and the open Supreme Court seat while Brian Lain, UNT's director of debate, shared his thoughts on the first presidential debate with NBC DFW. Political Science professor Matt Eshbaugh-Soha joined Lain for a piece in the Dallas Observer.
- Education professor Stephen Waddell talked about K-12 returning to school this fall on NBC DFW, while G. Brint Ryan College of Business professor Kimberly Houser talked about tech and privacy.
- Michael Carroll, director of UNT's Economic Research Group, discussed Amazon hiring 100,000 people with NBC DFW.
- Communication Studies assistant professor Joseph McGlynn was one of three faculty interviewed by InForum about why "COVID-19 misinformation spread faster than the pandemic in early March."
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| Hear About the Great Things Happening at UNT |
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Did you know that there are a variety of UNT-hosted podcasts featuring our experts and beloved stories? Consider downloading a few episodes from these podcasts.
- The OLLI at UNT Podcast, hosted by Susan Supak, recently featured alum Dr. Given Kachepa ('09) (pictured), a Dallas-based dentist who was trafficked as a child and recently was featured in the North Texan magazine.
- In celebration of UNT's 130th anniversary, UNT Pod took a deep dive into UNT's Special Collections to explore the most unusual pieces of our history. Another recent episode featured faculty from the Department of History discussing the Black Lives Matter movement— where we are, how we got here, and how we all can and should move forward together to build a stronger, more equitable world.
- Expert faculty from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business are discussing everything from taxes and cybersecurity to job searching, logistics and the sports industry during a pandemic via the Business Conversations podcast.
- The Official Mean Green Podcast from UNT Athletics features the weekly Mean Green Coaches Show and episodes of The Student-Athlete Show offers unique insight into their lives.
- The UNT System's We are North Texas podcast focuses on innovation, compassion, ideas and accomplishments in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Recent guests include College of Music Dean John Richmond, Dallas City Manager and alum T.C. Broadnax ('93 M.P.A.), and new grad Mark Followill, the television play-by-play voice for the Dallas Mavericks, who completed his B.A.A.S. degree 30 years after he began studying at UNT.
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