UNT Advancement

09/04/2026

✨ I️CYMI: For Patricia Spencer ('09 M.A.), a simple act of kindness from UNT Student Veteran Services turned a moment of grief into something lasting — an estate gift that will support students for generations to come.

➡️ Read the story: https://bit.ly/4uvjPRG

09/03/2026

✨ Over the past three decades, more than 350,000 children have explored nature, conducted hands-on experiments and discovered the wonders of science at the Elm Fork Education Center.

🍃 Every trail explored, pond sampled and wildlife observation completed at Elm Fork helps students connect classroom concepts to the natural world. These experiences foster curiosity, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for science.

↪️ Now we’re building a better future. Give today to ensure Elm Fork remains a vibrant, welcoming space for all young learners: https://bit.ly/4zKxx6m

08/27/2026

✨ After a lifetime of teaching and advocating for students, Cynthia Hawkins-Bowland ('69) and her husband, John, are helping future educators pursue their calling through a planned gift to the UNT College of Education. 📚

“I just hope to help students who are going into special education persevere and continue to graduation. We need more certified career teachers. Teaching is a career.”

➡️ Read the story: https://bit.ly/4xitTix

08/26/2026

✨ The UNT Class of 2030 is just getting started — and we're all in.

Every scholarship, every resource and every opportunity is made possible because someone believes in UNT students.

↪️ Make your gift today and help the Class of 2030 continue rising: https://bit.ly/4trSG2d

08/19/2026

✨ Success isn't one shining moment. It comes from the choices we make day in and day out that define us. It comes from confidence, curiosity and hearts full of purpose.

It also comes from community.

↪️ When you invest in UNT students, you're investing in their future and your own. Let's shape it together: https://bit.ly/4trSG2d

08/13/2026

✨ The class of 2030 is hitting campus ready to go.

❇️ And as the excitement amps up, so does the financial pressure, the challenging courses, the long commutes and longer days. Balancing work, school and life isn't always easy. But together, we can create opportunity.

➡️ We're in this together. Your support removes barriers so that students can keep doing what they do best — moving forward: https://bit.ly/4trSG2d

08/12/2026

💎 UNT Diamond Eagles Society Spotlight 💎

✨ Recently, the Diamond Eagles Society was featured by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), highlighting its innovative giving model and the long-term impact it has created on UNT's campus and beyond.

➡️ Read the story and discover the power of giving together: https://bit.ly/4waqqkC

Visit the CASE Library's database and search through more than 15,000 articles, books, and white papers. Start your search.

08/11/2026

✨ Earlier this year, the Mean Green community joined together in generosity for the fourth annual UNT Day of Giving, raising more than $1.78 million from over 1,500 donors — showcasing an incredible effort to unlock ambition and bolster student success at the University of North Texas. Thank you to our incredible community of donors! ❇️

➡️ Read more about UNT Day of Giving 2026: https://bit.ly/4goZGbn

08/06/2026

📖 OLLI at UNT Spotlight ✨

➡️ Earlier this summer, members of OLLI at UNT learned about the history of Denton on a walking tour of the downtown square led by Bryan Dickson, senior lecturer in UNT's Department of Economics. Dickson spoke about Denton's role in Texas history, covering a wide range of topics from economics and architecture to Bonnie and Clyde.

💡 Explore more opportunities to learn with OLLI at UNT: https://bit.ly/4fiChXm

08/05/2026

💎 UNT Diamond Eagles Society Spotlight 💎

💚 In less than two years, funding from the Diamond Eagles Society has transformed possibility for the students at UNT ELEVAR — allowing the purchase of a 10-passenger van and expanding access to community-based learning opportunities. 🚐

💚 “We can now transport groups of students together safely and reliably, allowing them to access employment sites, community activities, professional networking events and independent living experiences that would have otherwise been difficult to reach,” says Brenda Barrio, associate vice president for research and innovation and co-founder of ELEVAR at UNT.

↪️ Read the story: https://bit.ly/4h5pKt1