Every March, women who impact the world are celebrated and recognized during Women’s History Month. The theme for 2026 is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, honoring women who are reimagining and rebuilding systems to ensure long-term sustainability.   

Check out the Women’s Business Expo and the Women’s History Month Celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the MLK Jr. Rec Center in Denton. 

A UNT Class Ring is a reminder of the hard work, growth and memories made at UNT. In celebration of that journey, the UNT Alumni Association is awarding rings to two seniors graduating this spring. Applications are due Monday, March 2. Interviews will be held Monday, March 9, through Wednesday, March 11. Award recipients will be notified Friday, March 13. 

Have you ever thought about getting married in the University Union? Come learn about Union wedding venues and prices at the inaugural UNT Wedding Showcase from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in the University Union Emerald Ballroom, Room 314.  

You also can sample award-winning catering and meet other North Texas-area vendors.  

A UNT Eagle Alert system test is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27. UNT holds monthly tests to make sure the system functions properly. You will receive a text message, phone call and email from the system indicating that the message is part of a test.

If there’s been a change to your contact information, visit my.unt.edu and update it on the contacts tab to ensure you receive every alert. 

Listen to the most recent episode of the Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast for an interview with UNT women’s basketball superstar Megan Nestor. Learn how she went from never playing basketball until she got to college to cementing her name in the record books, and find out how she’s helping give back to her home country of St. Lucia. 

UNT Scholars Day celebrates outstanding research conducted by UNT undergraduate students who have the opportunity to present their work through an oral presentation or poster. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 27.  

Visit the event from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, on the University Union third floor to explore innovative research from across campus. 

The College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism invites students to dine at The Club at Gateway Center. The Club offers opportunities for students enrolled in various hospitality management courses to gain hands-on, real-world training while providing a fine dining experience right on the Denton campus. 

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through Wednesday, April 29, when a surprise guest chef will visit for the last lunch of the semester. The cost is $16 per student, and the menu changes weekly. 

Make your reservation today! 

 

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. 

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

Photographer and videographer Bibin Nakarmi shot what the campus looks like during the sunset hours of the day. As the weather starts to warm up, it is the perfect time to take a break from mid-term studying and take a stroll outside to bask in the beauty of the campus. 

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