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A New Place to Call Home
A Change of Plans Finding a new city and making it a place to call ‘home’ isn’t always easy, but Zach Yeager (`16 M.Ed.) might say that was the case when he came to Denton and the University of North Texas a decade ago. Yeager’s education journey began before that, in his home state of…
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Ringing in a New Phase
Audrey Perera (’24) is proof that you don’t always need a lot of time to make the most of it. The future forensic scientist transferred to the University of North Texas as she entered her junior year, having completed two years of coursework at Collin Community College. Now, as she prepares to say goodbye to…
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A Ring Come True
In the nearly 50 years since Stu Tentoni (`74 Ph.D.) graduated from what was then North Texas State University, he has enjoyed a successful career as a professional psychologist and, later, as the coordinator of the counseling center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. But somewhere along the way, Tentoni lost track of the item that…
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All About Commitment
Fall 2023 Ring Award recipient, Ali Merchant (’23), reflects on his involvement as a student and the lifelong bond he has with UNT The stage was all set on the UNT Union South Lawn, a clear December sky above and a crowd of hundreds excitedly buzzing below in anticipation of the UNT Ring Ceremony…
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Joshua Jones named new assistant vice president for alumni engagement at UNT
Joshua Jones, a dedicated higher education professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience, has been appointed as the new assistant vice president for alumni engagement at the University of North Texas. “As I begin my new role at the University of North Texas, I am humbled and thrilled to lead the UNT Alumni Association…
Read More Farewell Message from Kevin Fralicks – September 2023
Thank you, UNT Alumni! I hope this message finds you well. It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from the UNT Alumni Association. After much contemplation and consideration, I have accepted a new opportunity as Associate Vice President for Development at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Effective September 15, 2023,…
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A Family Affair
The excited and anticipatory voices of hundreds of students and their families mix with splashes of water from the fountains located in the University of North Texas’ library mall on this Friday afternoon in May. In just moments, hundreds of hands with newly minted UNT class rings will dip into the fountain waters as part…
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Finding Her Purpose
Making the decision to attend the University of North Texas was not difficult for Arlington, Texas native Giselle Villeda. Now in her senior year, Villeda says top tier programs and scholarship offerings were what closed the deal to call UNT home. “I had other options, but nothing really compared to the scholarship UNT was offering,…
Read More A Message from Kevin Fralicks – January 2023
It is truly an honor to serve you as the leader of the UNT Alumni Association, a powerful community of UNT alumni and friends of which I am proud to be a lifetime member. If you attended Mean Green Fan Fest, our 2022 Bowl Game events, you know that North Texas spirit is alive and…
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UNT Alumni Association announces newest board of directors, officers
The University of North Texas Alumni Association has announced its Board of Directors Term 2025 selections, as well as one selection to fill the vacancy in Term 2023. The Alumni Association’s Board of Directors provides counsel to the university and serves as the official liaison between UNT and its graduates. These alumni work to establish…
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