Happy Friday, North Texas!
Every episode we’ll bring you the stories that make UNT so unique. Whether you’re a future or current student, an alum, a faculty or staff member, or just a general UNT enthusiast, we’ll have something for you. Reach out to us at podcast@unt.edu or by calling 940-565-4341.
Episodes
With Spring 2026 commencement behind us, our season finale is all about orientation, the first step for new students to successfully transition to UNT.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- Denton Community Market every Saturday
- Twilight Tunes on Thursdays
- Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
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Hear from two of UNT’s newest graduates about how they’ve grown in there time at UNT, their favorite memories and their dreams for the future.
Read about more Spring 2026 Great Grads.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- Spring 2026 Commencement May 7-11
- Winedown Wednesday May 20
- Register now for Summer and Fall 2026 classes
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Hear from two students from the first cohort of the Braven Career Accelerator at UNT about why they signed up for the course and how it helped prepare them for successful careers.
Learn more about the Braven Career Accelerator at UNT.
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Learn more about UNT Day of Giving 2026 by hearing about the causes you can support, the challenges you can unlock and the students you can inspire with your generosity.
Find the cause you want to support for UNT Day of Giving 2026!
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With Earth Day coming up April 22, we’re chatting with geography and the environment professor Feifei Pan about his research into water resources and environmental impacts.
Learn more about research in the Department of Geography and the Environment.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- Register for LinkedIn’s Open to Work Lab April 21 and check the agenda
- UNT EarthFest April 23
- Register for the UNT Ring Dive by April 30
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Hear from Regents Professor in Biochemistry Kent Chapman about UNT’s BioDiscovery Institute. As the institute’s previous director, Chapman is here to celebrate 10 years of BDI research and what the future may hold.
Learn more about the 2026 BioDiscovery Institute Research Expo.
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Hear from UNT Distinguished Alumnus Sam Golden as he returned to campus last week for a book signing of his new memoir, “A Golden Legacy: Faith, Family and a Life of Purpose.”
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- Get your tickets for UNT Night at the Dallas Mavericks tonight!
- Join the Where’s Scrappy? campus scavenger hunt.
- Reserve your seat for the UNT Alumni Association’s 10 Under 10 Awards.
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This week, we’re talking about the inaugural NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference coming to UNT April 2, 2026.
Learn more about the NEXUS Conference.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- Information for students participating in Commencement
- Support the Mean Green Gowns for Grads program
- Alumni 101 series for graduating students
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This week, we’re talking with UNT alumna Mayaria Johnson about her podcast, Next Level U™, a guide to becoming who you are meant to be — one bold, intentional step at a time.
Learn more about Next Level U™.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
Summer and Fall 2026 Registration
Sam Golden Book Signing March 26
Student Portraits Data Symposium April 30
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Hear from internationally renowned pianist Adam Wodnicki as he reflects on 45 years of performance and pedagogy as a professor of piano with UNT’s College of Music.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- Purchase your UNT class ring by March 19.
- Donate to the Warm Feet, Warm Hearts sock drive for veterans.
- Get your tickets for the 10 Under 10 awards ceremony April 17.
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We sat down with Mean Green Olympian Kellie Delka to talk about her experience at the Winter Olympics in Italy, how she leveled up from UNT student-athlete to Olympic athlete and her favorite UNT memories.
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With our Spring Preview event coming up March 21, learn more about what prospective students can expect to see, hear and do on campus.
Learn more about Spring Preview.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- UNT Opera presents Handel's Alcina Feb. 28-March 1 and March 5-6
- Union Fest is March 4
- Enjoy a fine dining experience at The Club at Gateway Center
- RSVP for the naming of Norma Knobel Hunt Stadium onMarch 25
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Women’s basketball senior forward Megan Nestor takes a break from leading the nation in rebounding to talk about her journey from St. Lucia to Denton, learning to play basketball for the first time as a college freshman and the ways she wants to give back to her home country.
Get UNT Women’s Basketball Tickets.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- "Innovation with Integrity" AI Panel Discussion: attendin-person or onlin...
Looking to earn some good karma this Friday the 13th? Learn more about The BIG Event and sign up to give back to the wider North Texas community with your Mean Green Family!
Learn more about The BIG Event.
News to Know for the UNT Community:
- Learn more about UNT Live
- Nominate Student Assistants for Awards
- RSVP for the Student Employee Appreciation and Awards Luncheon
- Submit a proposal for UNT’s Student Portraits Data Symposium
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We’re bringing back a Happy Friday, North Texas! classic with an Eagles Abroad interview with an international studies major who spent a semester abroad in Spain.
Learn more about UNT’s Study Abroad program.
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Join us for a discussion with UNT chief economic development officer and executive director of the Texas Talent Accelerator Ben Magill to learn more about the Texas Talent Accelerator’s mission to strengthen the Dallas-Fort Worth’s workforce while supporting the growth of the North Texas economy.
Learn more about the Texas Talent Accelerator.
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Happy New Year, Mean Green Family! We’re kicking off 2026 by learning more about how Financial Aid helps UNT students achieve their dreams.
Learn more about the North Texas Promise Program.
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We’ve got a very special great grad interview for this Fall’s Commencement episode. That’s it, that’s the whole description.
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We’re back from Fall Break, and as the winter cold starts to hit North Texas, we’re talking to professor of emergency management and disaster science Tristan Wu about how we can all be better prepared for emergencies.
Learn more about UNT Eagle Alerts.
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With Small Business Saturday coming up, we interviewed alumni Tex and Jennifer Stevens to learn more about Easy as Pi Tutoring and their small business journey.
Learn more about Easy as Pi Tutoring.
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