Happy Friday, North Texas!

With the All Majors Career Fair coming up October 27, we’re talking to adjunct faculty member Jack Washington from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business about how to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Learn more about the All Majors Career Fair October 27 and the UNT Career Center.

 This week’s stories:

• UNT professor named Journalism Educator of the Year by National Association of Black Journalists
• UNT professor earns Outstanding Educator award, calls students his inspiration

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This week, we caught up with UNT alumni, three-time Grammy winner and Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin before his halftime performance with the Green Brigade to talk about his career and what keeps him coming back to UNT.

Watch highlights of Jeff Coffin’s halftime performance with the Green Brigade.

This week’s story:

• University Research Day 2026 Recap

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With World Mental Health Day coming up October 10, we spoke to UNT assistant professor of clinical psychology Samuel Spencer about how depictions of mental health topics in popular culture can help destigmatize seeking out therapy and other mental health resources.

Learn more about mental health resources for the UNT community.

This week’s story:

• UNT secures nearly $70 million in philanthropic support during FY26

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This week, we’re celebrating the Department of Materials Science and Engineering’s 30th anniversary by talking to department chair Jincheng Du and associate chair Rick Reidy about how the department has grown and become one of the best in the nation over the past three decades.

 Learn more about UNT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Learn more about the UNT Materials Science and Engineering 30th anniversary celebration.

This week’s story:

• UNT expands pathways to college with new Dual Credit Network

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This week we’re talking to a member of the class of 2030 about her experience getting ready for her first semester at UNT this fall.

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This week’s story:

• UNT rises in 2027 U.S. News rankings

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This week, we’re sitting down with UNT Vice President of Research and Innovation Pamela Padilla to learn more about 2026 University Research Day coming up Oct. 1 and the importance of UNT’s status as a Carnegie R1 public research university. 

Learn more about University Research Day.

 This week’s story:

• UNT researchers developing next-gen solar cells for space exploration

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This week, we’re looking back on the events of September 11, 2001, with the historical perspective of university distinguished research professor Geoffrey Wawro.

 This week’s story:

• UNT receives $20 million gift to advance artificial intelligence, advanced analytics

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This week we’re getting excited for UNT Volleyball’s home opener coming to the Super Pit Sunday, Sept. 6, by talking to Loredana Fouonji about how she balances athletics and academics and her new role as captain of the team.

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This week’s story:

• UNT faculty, students selected for Fulbright programs

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With football season right around the corner, we’re sitting down with head football coach Neal Brown to learn more about what brought him to UNT and what fans can expect from his first year in charge of the Mean Green.

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 This week’s story:

• New degree programs give UNT students more ways to explore emerging fields

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We are back from summer break and ready to welcome the class of 2030 by talking to a few of our Eagle Ambassadors to get the inside scoop on the best places to study, eat and get a cup of coffee on campus and around Denton.

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This week’s story:

• Dorm room makeovers for PUSH students

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