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Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

President Harrison Keller with Scrappy

   PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE   

President Keller was out and about for the first day of Fall 2026 classes alongside UNT students, visiting with them as they took first day photos and found their classrooms — some even got to hitch a ride with Scrappy!

Read President Keller's message and watch his video about starting the semester strong. 

 

   INSIDER INFO   

The Fall 2026 semester is off and running and it’s great to see campus bustling with students again! UNT offers many services to help you on your college journey. Here are a handful you might not know about: 

  • Counseling and Testing Services offers a limited number of free individual therapy sessions as well as free group and crisis counseling. 
Students posing in a line
  • ICYMI: The Diamond Eagle Student Resource Center moved into the former Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life earlier this month. If you are looking for the Food Pantry presented by Kroger, the Suit Up and Clothing Closets and Mean Green Gowns for Grads, make sure you are heading to the right place. 

  • Through UNT, currently enrolled students can purchase an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for $50 for the entire 2026-27 academic year. If you purchased a subscription through UNT last school year, it expires Tuesday, Sept. 1, and you will need to purchase a new one for the 2026-27 academic year — do that before Sept. 1 to avoid disruption to your access. If you have a pre-existing agreement with Adobe (a monthly subscription), you can cancel it early without an early termination fee when you purchase a UNT discounted subscription. The subscriptions through UNT do not auto-renew or have a monthly fee — just the one-time cost of $50 per academic year.
 

   RING IT IN   

You’re invited to join the UNT Ring tradition — a celebration of your academic achievements and unique college story through a lifelong connection to your future alma mater! Customize and purchase your class ring in-person, by virtual appointment or in the online store during UNT Ring Days, now through Thursday, Oct. 15. Eligible students must have completed at least 60 undergraduate credit hours (and/or 15 graduate credit hours for graduate students). 

Students showing off their rings

To participate in the Ring Ceremony and Eagle Ring Dive on Friday, Dec. 4, you must have ordered and paid for your ring in full by Thursday, Oct. 15. Financing options are available through Jostens. 

 

   MAJOR HIGHWAY CLOSURE   

Heads up, Eagles. All northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35E from Bonnie Brae Street to Oak Street are expected to be closed from 9 p.m. today, Aug. 19, through 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, and again that night through 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Drivers will detour to the frontage roads around the closure and should expect delays.

There also will be closures of all northbound and southbound lanes of Bonnie Brae under I-35E from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, to 9 a.m. Saturday Aug. 22. 

Road closed sign

These closures are part of the TxDOT merge improvement project on I-35W and I-35E. If you are commuting to and from campus on those days and at those hours, plan ahead to use an alternate route. 

 

   STUDENT SAVINGS   

The Frisco RoughRiders baseball team (the Texas Rangers Double-A affiliate team) is celebrating College Night to kick off the fall semester at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Riders Field against the Wichita Wind Surge. The RoughRiders are providing up to two free tickets for UNT students to the game. Seats are limited, so claim yours today before it's too late. See you at the ballpark! 

And it’s time to dust off those cowboy boots, Eagles! The 98th annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo is coming back to town Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 30, at the North Texas Fairgrounds. Enjoy country music, livestock shows, rodeo events and — of course — fair food. Saturday, Aug. 28, is UNT Day at the Fair when students can show their ID at the gate to receive $5 off their ticket. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. — check the schedule for that day’s activities. 

UNT college night graphic
 

   GET INVOLVED!   

Speaking of country music, if you’re a fan, watch the latest episode of the UNT C.A.W.S. (Campus Activities With Students) series featuring the Country Western Dance Club. You can learn how to two-step, line dance and everything in between!

You also can watch the full series playlist to learn about some other student orgs on campus. 

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   DRESS FOR SUCCESS   

It's never too early to think about your career readiness, so if you need to update your wardrobe to nail that job interview, don't miss this! The UNT Career Center and JCPenney are teaming up to offer students and alumni professional clothing at a special discount. Head to JCPenney in the Golden Triangle Mall for the Suit-Up Event from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Students dressed up

Show your UNT ID and enjoy up to 45% off career apparel, shoes and accessories, plus get a free consultation at Sephora and the hair salon inside the store. 

 

   FINE ARTS SERIES   

The Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series is pulling out all the stops for Yellowjackets and Shameless fans by bringing one of the series’ stars, Samantha Hanratty, to campus. Don’t miss this Q&A session with the popular actress at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the University Union Lyceum.

Samantha Hanratty graphic

Claim your free student ticket today. You also can buy up to three student guest tickets for $5 each. 

 

   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. 

  • Aug. 19 – UPC Live 2-4 p.m. in The Syndicate at the University Union 
  • Aug. 19-20 – Felt Tapestries 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214 
  • Aug. 20 – Squishy Creations 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Emerald Ballroom at the University Union 
  • Aug. 20 – Back to School Bash 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Library Mall 
  • Aug. 20 – First Year Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. in University Union 382 
  • Aug. 21 – Last Day to Add a Class or Swap Sections — Fall Full Term & 8W1 
  • Aug. 21 – Vision Boards 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in University Union 214 
  • Aug. 21 – Plushie Bingo 4-6 p.m. in the Lyceum at the University Union 
  • Aug. 22 – Last Day to Drop a Class Section Without a W — Fall 8W1 
  • Aug. 24 – Felt Key Covers 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214 
  • Aug. 24 – Zumbafest 7-9 p.m. in the Emerald Ballroom at the University Union 
  • Aug. 25 – Grab and Go 8:30-10 a.m. at the Union Circle Entrance of the University Union 
  • Aug. 25 – Jar Painting 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214 

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

  • Aug. 20 – Bingo Bonanza noon-2 p.m. in CG130 
  • Aug. 25 – Tools for School Plinko 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in CG130 

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

  • Aug. 20 – Zero Waste Kits 3-4 p.m. in Room 320 
  • Aug. 24 – Resume Workshop 1-2 p.m. in the Gupta Career Center 
  • Aug. 24 – Find Your Career Direction 3-4 p.m. in the Gupta Career Center 
  • Aug. 25 – Career Pit Stop #1 4-5:30 p.m. Outside the Lobby 
 
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   FIRST FLIGHT RECAP   

First Flight week was a success! Watch this reel to reminisce about a week of excitement, activities and new opportunities.

 

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