Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

Screenshot of Mean Green Football social post

THURSDAY'S GAME DAY BRIEF

The Mean Green football team is undefeated in conference play and will be in the national spotlight at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 29, against Florida Atlantic.

ICYMI: Classes scheduled to begin at noon or later on Thursday are canceled so students can take part in pregame activities, including ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus, broadcasting live from 4 to 4:30 p.m. outside Gate 4 at DATCU Stadium before the game. The first 500 students at the broadcast will receive a black rally towel and you could be chosen to carve a pumpkin live during the show. If you want to show off your skills, sign up now. You still have time to secure your free student ticket for the game, and make sure you wear black.

Reminder: Vehicles in Lots 70-77 and Lots 80-85 must be moved by 10 p.m. TONIGHT, and those in Lot 20 must be moved by 1:30 p.m. tomorrow to an approved parking lot.

COMMENCEMENT UPDATES

Heads up, Fall 2026 graduation candidates! Here are some developments you need to know about regarding this fall’s commencement:

If you submitted your RSVP on Wednesday, Oct. 21, or Thursday, Oct. 22, to participate in commencement, you need to resubmit your form. An error with the RSVP platform required the process to restart.

All students approved for fall commencement should have received an email in their official UNT inbox on Friday, Oct. 23, with instructions explaining how to resubmit the RSVP. Pay close attention to the ceremony indicated for you, as it may have changed.
If you have not yet submitted your RSVP, the same instructions in that email apply to you.
The RSVP window closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.

The deadline for doctoral students to rent regalia has been extended to noon tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 29. These orders include a $25 late fee and a $50 expedited shipping fee – but you aren’t required to pay until pick up, so if you’re unsure about whether you will participate, place your order now to be safe.
Students who would like to pre-order printed copies of the commemorative commencement program may do so for $10 a copy (plus tax). Orders can be picked up Monday, Dec. 7, through Wednesday, Dec. 23, and the last day to order is Thursday, Dec. 17.

GET READY FOR HOMECOMING

We are just days away from uncovering all the clues when Mean Green Mystery Homecoming 2026 begins Monday, Nov. 2, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 7!

Festivities kick off with the Homecoming Picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, on the Library Mall.

Students watching the Homecoming Bonfire

Bring your student ID to grab free food, then stick around for a program starting at 11:30, music, tabling and to get your free UNT Homecoming T-shirt (while supplies last). And make sure to stay tuned in throughout the week for events like Yell Like Hell, the Bonfire and Spirit Bash, all leading up to Saturday’s Mean Green vs. Rice football game. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. at DATCU Stadium.

Also be on the lookout for Homecoming Royalty Voting, which starts on Monday, Nov. 2, and ends at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.

View the full UNT Homecoming 2026 schedule on the main campus, at Discovery Park and Frisco Landing.

ONEDRIVE CLEAN-UP

Students, you have until Saturday, Oct. 31, to review and clean up your Microsoft OneDrive as part of an effort to manage Microsoft 365 storage. Delete anything you no longer need but make sure not to delete records that are subject to legal hold or other preservation obligations.

GARMENT GIVE-BACK

Closet filling up with clothes you don’t wear? Donate your less-loved items to the Diamond Eagle Clothing Closet. Donations are accepted year-round. Be sure the clothes you donate are clean and still in good, wearable condition.

Check out what is and what isn’t allowed to be donated.

Student looking through a rack of clothes

GREAT GRANT

UNT is accepting applications for summer 2027 GREAT (Graduate Research Experiences Abroad Travel) Grants through Tuesday, Dec. 15.

The funds support UNT graduate students conducting independent research abroad for their thesis or dissertation.

This year, 10 recipients representing five UNT colleges traveled to Brazil, Spain, Vietnam and other countries to explore topics in music history, historical archives and documentation, art and ethnography, and more. The program gives students valuable international experience and global perspectives to support their studies and careers.

THANK A TEACHER

Exceptional teachers make a difference. Say “thanks” with the Thank a Teacher program. Submit an online form with your message and it will then be sent to the teacher as part of a letter of recognition from the provost. You can submit as many notes as you want and remain anonymous if you’d like. You also can thank your advisors!

SCRAPPY'S CREEPY CARNIVAL

Come one, come all to Scrappy’s Creepy Carnival from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the Emerald Ballroom at the University Union!

Come enjoy Halloween-themed games, food and crafts to get you in the spirit for the day.

Scrappy Bench with a Jack-O--Lantern costume

COMING UP

Here's a snapshot of campus happenings this week. Please check the UNT Calendar for updates and the status of all events or contact the event organizers for details.

Check out upcoming Athletics events.

Oct. 28 – Scary Silent Disco 7-10 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom
Oct. 29 – Ghost Puppets 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214
Oct. 30 – Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass — Fall 8W2
Oct. 30 – Eagle Alert Test Monthly routine test of UNT’s Eagle Alert system
Oct. 30 – Last Day for Early Voting
Oct. 30 – Trick or Treat Bags 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in University Union 214
Nov. 1 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov. 3 – Election Day
Nov. 3 – Lost and Found Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in University Union 394
Nov. 4 – Virtual Career Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Virtual Event

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

Oct. 30 – Wet-Spun Multifunctional CNT Composite Fibers for Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Properties 11 a.m. in B155

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

Oct. 28 – Pumpkin Painting 4-6 p.m. in Room 320
Nov. 2 – Career Pit Stop #5 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Outside the Lobby
Nov. 3 – What Can I Do With This Major: Business 2-3 p.m. in the Gupta Career Center

NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

UNT is the place to be, thanks to y’all!

Watch this reel and see if you recognize a familiar face.

#HFNT

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