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Written by Sean Riedel (’19, ’21 M.J.) It has been a series of “pinch me” moments for David Anzaldúa Pierce (’97). When he arrived at the University of North Texas from Corpus Christi in 1994 to study music education, he never imagined he would one day create Cirque du Horror, the horror-comedy-musical spectacle that has…

Written by Sean Riedel (’19, ’21 M.J.) Driven by a shared commitment to student success and the legacy of Victor Rodriguez (’55, ’62 M.A.), a group of University of North Texas Latinx Alumni Network leaders recently achieved full funding for the Dr. Victor Rodriguez Endowed Scholarship. The newly endowed scholarship will support students from underserved…

Written by Sean Riedel (’19, ’21 M.J.) How Alumni Kelley and Joey McGee Found Purpose in Education and Community Through UNT When Kelley (’09) and Joey (’17) McGee met as UNT students, neither could have known their shared commitment to education would one day impact countless students across Denton and beyond. Today, the couple continues…

The University of North Texas Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the prestigious Alumni Achievement Awards. These distinguished honorees will be honored at the annual awards ceremony held on UNT’s campus as part of the Homecoming Week festivities. As one of the UNT’s most enduring traditions, the Alumni Achievement Awards recognize…

The University of North Texas Alumni Association Board of Directors is proud to welcome two new members. This dedicated group of volunteer leaders provides counsel to the university and serves as the official liaison between UNT and its graduates. These alumni work to establish and maintain lifelong relationships as university ambassadors in their communities. Additionally,…

For Corey Iles (’26), the road to graduation wasn’t always clear. But after finding his place in UNT’s Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas, he connected with mentors who helped him thrive academically and professionally. In May, Corey not only crossed the commencement stage earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism with…

Balancing classes, student teaching and campus leadership roles would be enough for most students. But for Dylan Garcia (’26), involvement wasn’t just part of the college experience — it became the foundation of it. In May, Dylan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music education and completed a semester of student teaching at Medlin Middle…

Long before Eric Gray (’04) launched his own content studio, he was already building — on air, on campus and on instinct. From his earliest days at the University of North Texas to leading teams at global companies and ultimately founding Maverick Content Studio, Gray has spent decades turning ideas into something tangible. He’s spent…

How a UNT alumnus and his wife transformed their love for a beloved dog into a brand that’s reaching pets nationwide. Nearly 15 years ago, Robert (’92) and Kelly Ison added a four-legged, button-nosed West Highland Terrier puppy to their family and named her Abbey Road — a nod to their shared love of The…

For the first time in over 30 years, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Dallas. The metroplex will host nine matches at Dallas Stadium beginning June 14 and closing out with the Semi-Final on July 14. Outside of the matches, Dallas’ Fair Park will transform into FIFA Fan Festival Dallas, a one million-square-foot celebration…