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UNT is on the rise. The 2027 @usnews & World Report rankings recognize #UNT’s momentum in value, access and social mobility — including a 46-spot jump in Best Value Schools. See what’s behind the rise: northtex.as/4iKorRd
A graphic titled "Celebrating Our Latest Rankings" on a green background features McConnell Tower on the right. It lists achievements: Ranked No. 26 in Social Mobility, No. 110 among top public universities, No. 157 in Best Value Schools, and No. 78 for Best Value Schools for In-State Students, with rankings from U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Arrows indicate improved standings and a new ranking.

ALT A graphic titled "Celebrating Our Latest Rankings" on a green background features McConnell Tower on the right. It lists achievements: Ranked No. 26 in Social Mobility, No. 110 among top public universities, No. 157 in Best Value Schools, and No. 78 for Best Value Schools for In-State Students, with rankings from U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Arrows indicate improved standings and a new ranking.

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What does it take to keep Denton County moving forward? @UNTPrez Harrison Keller, Ph.D., joined leaders from @PeterbiltMotors, @MedCityDenton and @DallasBizNews to discuss the region’s growth and future at the Denton County Growth Summit.
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Denton County’s growth creates great opportunity — and responsibility — for #UNT to prepare tomorrow’s workforce. I appreciated the opportunity to join the @DallasBizNews Denton County Growth Summit for a panel discussion on how we best drive our region forward.
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What if the next generation of wearable health technology could fit your body like a brace — bending, stretching and adapting to your movements? #UNT researchers are developing new flexible materials that could help make that future possible: bit.ly/45NtoB4
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From the broadcast compound to the classroom, #UNT students gained firsthand experience working behind the scenes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ — building skills and gaining insight into careers in sports, media and event operations. Read their stories: bit.ly/4ztwGHi
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Welcome back to campus! #UNT students with experience in foster care got a special surprise when they returned to personalized dorm rooms, thanks to a nonprofit partner. Read their story from @dallasnews:
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Before the first day, UNT students who experienced foster care are surprised with decorated dorms dallasnews.com/news/educatio…
UNT students who experienced foster care get surprised with decorated dorms

UNT students who experienced foster care get surprised with decorated dorms

A Dallas nonprofit transformed rooms for 10 freshmen. The rooms were catered to their tastes — ranging from outer space, to the Kansas City Chiefs, to the color pink. 

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Thanks to a donor's gift, students can view the legacy of telecommunications at the Gene H. Fuhrman Memorial Telecommunications Education Center at Discovery Park. northtexan.unt.edu/issues/20…
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Students in @UNTScience are helping shape the future of Denton by preserving native prairie plants in a planned community. Read more in Community Impact: bit.ly/4h6CIH8
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Our alumni are all over the world, transforming people’s lives. Check out this @UNTclass page featuring members of the UNT community who served in the Peace Corps. class.unt.edu/peace-corps-pr…
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Toy Story 5 explores the challenge of screen time for young minds. #UNT professor Michelle Perez says parents can strike a healthy balance between technology and creative play. Read more from @dallasnews: bit.ly/4yLCOu9
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Hoping to help your baby sleep through the night? #UNT professor emeritus Wendy Middlemiss shares expert tips for sleep training in @USATODAY. Read more: bit.ly/4yDOfUq
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Could fungus hold the key to chemical-free weed control? A #UNT researcher in @UNTScience is studying a naturally occurring fungus that could help stop one of the world’s most notorious weeds without harming crops. Learn more: bit.ly/4gTW422
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Jenny Walker, a @MaybornUNT alum, has always been persistent. As executive director of @LiteracyTexas, a nonprofit that supports adult learning, she works hard so her clients have the tools to live a successful life. northtexan.unt.edu/issues/20…
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The #UNT Psychology Clinic has partnered with Dare to Live, a youth-led nonprofit providing resources for mental health awareness. Founder and incoming freshman Ajim Tubuo hopes the partnership will foster belonging in the UNT community. Read more: bit.ly/4whK0vX
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Planning a trip for the summer? Check out “Texas Highways,” the official travel magazine of the state of Texas. Published by the Texas Department of Transportation and provided by UNT Libraries Government Documents Department. texashistory.unt.edu/explore…
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The U.S. turns 250 this summer. #UNT alumni have been part of the story every step of the way. Read about these history changemakers: northtex.as/4vXA62e
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UNT is preparing to launch it’s bachelor’s degree in AI this fall. @LaurenRangel_tv with @SpectrumNews1TX sat down with one of our professors in @UNTEngineering to learn more about the program: bit.ly/4xD4TmG
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Mentorship matters. @UNTChemistry professor Dr. William Acree has been named the 2026 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award recipient for his decades of dedication to student researchers. Read the full story: northtex.as/3SepUDU
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In Victorian Britain, gossip and scandal weren’t just entertainment. New research by @unthistory professor Arunima Datta explores how rumor and exposé became methods of maintaining agency and power during the 19th century. Read more: bit.ly/4vEjNHZ
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The Texas Fashion Collection at #UNT is one of the nation’s largest university-based historic fashion archives. Join @erinhuntertv, host of Fashion Hunter on @wfaa, for a behind-the-scenes look: bit.ly/4wZ3lmE
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A @UNTScience professor with a lifelong passion for preserving DFW’s natural ecoregions is receiving state-level recognition from @TRAPSTX for her collaborative work. Full story: bit.ly/4oIIBvA
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