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Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Students cheering at a football game

   GRIDIRON EXCITEMENT   

Mean Green football is back and starting the season with major competition! This Saturday, Sept. 5, the Mean Green — coming off a historic season last fall — will take on the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, with kickoff at 11 a.m. on FOX. The Big Noon Kickoff show begins its pregame coverage at 9 a.m. 

Here’s the Mean Green schedule for the rest of the regular season (home games are in bold): 

  • Sept. 12 vs. UNLV 
  • Sept. 19 at Texas State 
  • Sept. 26 vs. Houston Christian — Family Weekend 
  • Oct. 1 at Tulsa 
  • Oct. 10 vs. Charlotte   
  • Oct. 24 at Navy 
  • Oct. 29 vs. Florida Atlantic 
  • Nov. 7 vs. Rice — Homecoming 
  • Nov. 14 at UTSA 
  • Nov. 21 at Tulane 
  • Nov. 28 vs. UAB 

Learn about the home game themes, and if you are new to college football games, visit Tailgating 101 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, on the University Union South Lawn to get a fun crash course on how to be ready for your first home game! 

 

   LABOR DAY   

The Labor Day holiday is on Monday, Sept. 7, and honors the contributions of American workers throughout history. In observance of the holiday, the campus will be closed and no classes will be held. Eagle Landing, Champs and Mean Greens Café will be open with adjusted Labor Day hours.  

Take advantage of the long weekend to relax and recharge! Classes resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8. 

Soaring Eagle statue
 

   RESEARCH DAY   

Save the date! The UNT Division of Research and Innovation will host its fourth annual University Research Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the University Union Emerald Ballroom, Room 314. Students will showcase their research, connect with peers, and share discoveries and ideas that are shaping the future of research at UNT.

Student presenting her research

This free-to-attend event will feature posters, panel discussions and networking opportunities. View the full agenda and register here. 

 

   MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS   

UNT is here to support you not only in your academic life, but also with your mental health. The university provides many resources to help you when you need it most. Thursday, Sept. 10, is Suicide Prevention Day, and the Office of Health Promotion and Counseling and Testing Services will host the Eagle's Nest Check-In event that day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom, Room 314. The event will offer mental wellness check-ins, connections and support. 

A counselor talking to students

There are two more Eagle's Nest Check-Ins, one at Discovery Park from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in CG130 and one at Frisco Landing from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the Lobby

 

   GLOBAL INTERNSHIP   

This summer, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ took over the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than a month. While billions of people were enjoying the games and all the festivities that came with them, some of our Mean Green Family got a once-in-a-lifetime experience interning and working behind the scenes for one of the world's biggest sporting events. Read about their experiences. 

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   SEE THE WORLD   

Studying abroad offers amazing opportunities for students to explore the world and take in different cultures, all while earning credit hours toward graduation. Study Abroad 101 offers virtual sessions that provide all the information you need if you are interested in the program. The next session is from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, via Microsoft Teams. 

Big Ben

Can’t make that? Check the schedule to find a date that works best for you. 

 

   DENTON SEPTEMBER ROUND-UP  

September is stacked with events around Denton!

Here’s what’s going on: 

  • If you are into graphic arts and cosplay, the Denton Comic Art Expo is in town starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Quakertown Civic Center.
Students walking across the Denton Square
  • Come out for a weekend of music, art and food at the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival 3-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept 13, at the North Texas Fairgrounds.

  • For all the car enthusiasts, check out Arts & Autos from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on the Denton Square. Check out classic cars, trucks and chalk art murals. 

  • The Denton Blues Fest, one of the city’s longstanding traditions, is back from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Quakertown Park. Enjoy live music, food and shopping. 

 Check out the Denton events calendar for more activities this fall! 

 

   STAY CONNECTED   

If you’re not following UNT's social channels, what are you even doing? Stay connected, ask questions, get caught up on important campus news and share your Mean Green Pride! 

Get connected now. 

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   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. 

  • Sept. 2 – Business Career Fair: Professional Picture Day 4-6 p.m. in University Union 382 
  • Sept. 3 – Decoden Mirrors 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214 
  • Sept. 3 – Fashion Career Expo 3-6 p.m. in the Art Building 
  • Sept. 3 – K-Pop Silent Disco 7-10 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom
  • Sept. 4 – Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass — Fall 8W1 
  • Sept. 4 – Pom Pom Pals 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in University Union 214 
  • Sept. 4 – Taste the World noon-2 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom
  • Sept. 8-9 – Baby Uglies 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday in University Union 214 

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

  • Sept. 4 – D.E.L.S.: Engineering the Future: Nanofibers as Platforms for Technological and Societal Transformation 11 a.m. in B155 
  • Sept. 9 – Tech Networking Event 1-3 p.m. on the 2nd Floor 

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

  • Sept. 2-3 – Student Org Kickoff 5-6 p.m. Wednesday and noon-1 p.m. Thursday in Room 130 
  • Sept. 8 – Career Pit Stop #2 8:30-10 a.m. Outside the Lobby 
  • Sept. 8 – Clay Magnets 4-6 p.m. in Room 320 
  • Sept. 9 – Looking the Part: Outfit Repair 1-2 p.m. in the Gupta Career Center 
 
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   A BRAND NEW DAY   

Sometimes, even Spider-Man needs to take a break from crime fighting to focus on studying. Watch this reel to see a day in the life of @meangreen_spidey as he gets to class, does a little studying in the library, takes in the sights and sounds of UNT and hangs out with other students. 

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   #HFNT   

Tune in to the latest episode of the Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast. With football season just days away, hear from head coach Neal Brown as he shares what brought him to UNT and what fans can expect from his first year leading the Mean Green football team. 

 

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