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Another year is in the books, and here at UNT, it's been better than ever. We welcomed our students, faculty, staff and alumni back to the fold this fall with our full campus reopening. We were delighted to report record growth in research productivity. And our stellar reputation for supporting student success led to a record enrollment of more than 42,000.
Of course, we know none of these milestones would be possible without you. We are thankful each and every year for the amazing people who comprise our UNT community, and your commitment to making our campus -- and the world -- a better place. Here's wishing you a wonderful conclusion to 2021 and an even more outstanding 2022!
Nothing brightens our holidays more than hearing from our readers. Have a story you think we should know about? Email us at northtexan@unt.edu.
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Athletics
Bowl-Game Bound
The Mean Green will take on Miami (Ohio) from the Mid-American Conference in the inaugural Frisco Football Classic, set for 2:30 p.m. Dec. 23, in Frisco. Wanna spread the spirit for your favorite team? The UNT Alumni Association is hosting free Mean Green Fan Fest events for the entire UNT family:
- Mean Green Fan Fest -- Pre-Game Party: This free event hosted by the UNT Alumni Association will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at The Green Gator, 5566 Main St. #110 in Frisco. The Bird Dogs, the band of radio personality and UNT alumnus George Dunham, will play at 8:15 p.m., and Alumni Association members will receive a free drink ticket.
- Mean Green Fan Fest -- Official Tailgate: A free tailgate featuring live music and family-friendly activities will be hosted by the UNT Alumni Association from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in the Sienna South Blue Lot at Toyota Stadium. You are encouraged to bring chairs and your favorite tailgate food and beverages.
- Mean Green Fan Fest -- Members-Only Terrace: UNT Alumni Association members are invited to an exclusive come-and-go gathering on the stadium's northeast terrace from 1 p.m. to the end of the third quarter. Game tickets are required and a special treat will be given to each Alumni Association member.
You can purchase tickets to the game or watch live on ESPN. GO MEAN GREEN!
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Celebrating Together
Like falling snowflakes, every member of the UNT family has followed a different path to form unique talents and perspectives, and we celebrate the beauty of those differences as we come together to build a university that sparkles and shines. There's something here for everybody, and if there isn't -- you can make it!
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Feature
Dogs of UNT
The only things that bring more warm and fuzzies than the holiday season are the canines who call the UNT campus home. From police pooches to diabetic alert dogs to residence hall companions, these pups provide the pawfect amount of love and cheer year-round.
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First-Generation Graduates
Portraits of Perseverance
As first-generation grads gathered for a free portrait session offered by UNT's new First Generation Success Center, they reflected on the journey to their degree and their time at UNT. "I had never been out of Dallas, so coming here provided me so many new, wonderful experiences," says Alondra Lopez, a media arts graduate.
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Student Spotlight
Great Grads
For these students, the walk across the stage to accept their degrees was just the latest step in their path to greatness. They've served in the U.S. Army, advocated for people living with disabilities, conducted society-shaking research and survived tragedy -- and through it all, always kept their goal of earning a college degree front and center.
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TEDxUNT
Create the Change
In October, UNT students, alums, faculty and staff took the TEDxUNT stage to tell stories of discovery, innovation and transformation. Watch videos of their talks, which delved into topics such as smart ways to use plastics, pandemic progress and women in leadership.
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Alumni Spotlight
Sweet Success
Nothing spells "holidays" quite like cookies -- and when it comes to macarons, Kelli Watts ('11) reigns supreme. The fashion design grad just won the grand prize in H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best contest, netting her $25,000, a Tiffany trophy and a spot for her cookies on the supermarket chain's shelves.
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Business
A Mashup of Goodness
Mashup Market, a plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free grocery store located adjacent to Aura Coffee in Denton, specializes in products from independent companies that are not readily available in other grocery stores -- including many from UNT alumni and staff.
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The Logistics of Christmas
Santa's the ultimate example of supply chain achievement -- delivering millions of the world's most-desired gifts in a single night, rain or shine. But how does he do it? Steve Joiner, principal lecturer in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, provides some expert insight into Santa's aviation logistics prowess.
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