Many campus sites and individuals made it to the big screen 30 years ago this fall when Necessary Roughness premiered at movie theaters across the country. The football comedy featuring Scott Bakula, Hector Elizondo, Sinbad, and Kathy Ireland was filmed at UNT, allowing many students to work on the crew and as extras. Rick McKinney ('90) parlayed his experience as our Eagle mascot into an on-screen role as Rowdy the Armadillo, and then-Coliseum director Steve Selby helped officiate the game sequences. Read about Rick and Steve's experiences filming Necessary Roughness and take a moment to watch North Texas on the big screen. You'll recognize many of the locations featured, including my office in the Hurley Administration Building, which was used as Dean Philip Elias' office in the movie. Pictured are some of the athletes who had cameos. From left, top row: Dick Butkus, Ben Davidson, Evander Holyfield, Roger Craig, Randy White, Jerry Rice, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, Ed "Too Tall" Jones; bottom row: Jim Kelly, Kathy Ireland, Robert Loggia, Scott Bakula, Hector Elizondo, Herschel Walker.

The North Texan magazine's fall edition is out, and you'll feel overwhelming UNT pride after reading the 60-page issue. We highlight staff and seven "North Star" faculty (pictured) who exhibit inspiring leadership in the classroom and put student success first, an alum working as a performance data scientist for the Houston Texans, those who served as literal lifesavers through organ donation, and the work of biomedical researchers creating medical devices to reshape people's lives.

The UNT community's important work and accomplishments are news beyond our university, including these recent mentions:

• Dr. Courtney Cecale, assistant professor of anthropology, discussed Texas' brutally hot summers, the impacts of heat islands and climate change, and her North Texas Heat Research Project with NBC 5.
• The Dallas Morning News profiled CVAD alumna Anila Quayyum Agha ('04 M.F.A.), a Pakistani-born artist who has her art on exhibition at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art through Jan. 9, 2022.
• Dr. Jeff Chandler, assistant professor of management, spoke with the Texas Observer about the impact new Texas legislation may have on business relocations.
• Art History Lecturer Monica Salazar discussed the ways lowrider cars represent a hybrid of American and Mexican culture with Al Día and The Dallas Morning News.
• UNT has more than 5,000 trees on campus and Grounds Manager Kelly Frailey recently spoke with Denton County Magazine about UNT's commitment to our tree population. 
• The Daily Progress highlighted a paper published by UNT researchers Dr. Kevin Kim, Dr. Dan Kim, and Dr. Leon Kappelman that addresses the need for greater cybersecurity networks for U.S. businesses.
• CBS DFW profiled alum Freddie Jones ('83) who is in his seventh season as the official trumpet player for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays the National Anthem at every home football game.