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University of North Texas is the only school in the region to earn a National Endowment for the Humanities grant in the endowment’s latest awards announced on Friday.

Professor Timothy Jackson was accused of making racist remarks at the height of the racial reckoning that followed George Floyd's murder. His free speech suit against the university comes to an end in the era of DEI bans.

Sophomore UNT Student Benjamin Wilcox spent three weeks creating a website in his backyard that helps students make their degree plans. His website helps students and advisors know if a class is likely to be available during a semester.

North Texas is restructuring its athletic department staff in the wake of the House v. NCAA case settlement.

Five years after accusations, the university has settled a hard-fought conflict over academic freedom and free speech.

The dismissal or discipline of the University of North Texas Health Science Center president could be considered and voted on at a special virtual meeting of the UNT System Board of Regents on June 27.

A University of North Texas student is among the plaintiffs in a motion filed in federal court asking a federal judge to intervene in a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Texas over the state’s Dream Act. The 2001 Texas law granted in-state tuition to students without legal status.

Earlier this month, UNT President Harrison Keller told the Board of Regents that the fundraiser had brought in $4.2 million, meaning key players are almost over the $5 million finish line. The funds will help UNT gain eligibility for a grant from the newly created Texas University Fund. The campaign wraps up on Aug. 31.

University of North Texas administrators say they will turn their recruiting attention to the Dallas-Fort Worth region in the immediate future.

University of North Texas officials reported Tuesday morning that 28 international students who had their student visas revoked by the Trump administration now have their credentials reinstated.

By the time history professor Nancy Stockdale began her lecture Thursday, the Jade Ballroom at the University of North Texas Union was almost at capacity, with some attendees standing. One month earlier, her presentation had been challenged by five Republican state representatives who serve Denton County, but UNT officials didn’t cancel the event.

The University of North Texas System is one of the latest institutions in the state to pause all drag performances on its campuses.