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With Homecoming coming up next week, we’re learning about a UNT HoCo tradtion that gives students the chance to showcase their creativity, school spirit and Mean Green pride through dancing, acting and performances.  Learn more about UNT Homecoming Week festivities and catch the Yell Like Hell livestream on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  This week’s story: Boom State: Texas is growing rapidly and UNT's alumni are helping lead the way with top roles in government, real estate and business in the North Texas region and beyond. Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

With the All Majors Career Fair coming up October 27, we’re talking to adjunct faculty member Jack Washington from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business about how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Learn more about the All Majors Career Fair October 27 and the UNT Career Center.  This week’s stories: UNT professor named Journalism Educator of the Year by National Association of Black JournalistsUNT professor earns Outstanding Educator award, calls students his inspiration  Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

This week, we caught up with UNT alumni, three-time Grammy winner and Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin before his halftime performance with the Green Brigade to talk about his career and what keeps him coming back to UNT. Watch highlights of Jeff Coffin’s halftime performance with the Green Brigade. This week’s story: University Research Day 2026 Recap Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

With World Mental Health Day coming up October 10, we spoke to UNT assistant professor of clinical psychology Samuel Spencer about how depictions of mental health topics in popular culture can help destigmatize seeking out therapy and other mental health resources. Learn more about mental health resources for the UNT community. This week’s story: UNT secures nearly $70 million in philanthropic support during FY26  Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

This week, we’re celebrating the Department of Materials Science and Engineering’s 30th anniversary by talking to department chair Jincheng Du and associate chair Rick Reidy about how the department has grown and become one of the best in the nation over the past three decades.  Learn more about UNT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Learn more about the UNT Materials Science and Engineering 30th anniversary celebration.   This week’s story: UNT expands pathways to college with new Dual Credit Network  Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

This week we’re talking to a member of the class of 2030 about her experience getting ready for her first semester at UNT this fall. Learn more about Future Eagle Preview. Learn more about Admitted Students Day. Learn more about Orientation. This week’s story: UNT rises in 2027 U.S. News rankings Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

This week, we’re sitting down with UNT Vice President of Research and Innovation Pamela Padilla to learn more about 2026 University Research Day coming up Oct. 1 and the importance of UNT’s status as a Carnegie R1 public research university.  Learn more about University Research Day.  This week’s story: UNT researchers developing next-gen solar cells for space exploration Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

This week, we’re looking back on the events of September 11, 2001, with the historical perspective of university distinguished research professor Geoffrey Wawro.  This week’s story: UNT receives $20 million gift to advance artificial intelligence, advanced analyticsHelpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

This week we’re getting excited for UNT Volleyball’s home opener coming to the Super Pit Sunday, Sept. 6, by talking to Loredana Fouonji about how she balances athletics and academics and her new role as captain of the team. Get UNT Volleyball tickets and news. This week’s story: UNT faculty, students selected for Fulbright programsHelpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

With football season right around the corner, we’re sitting down with head football coach Neal Brown to learn more about what brought him to UNT and what fans can expect from his first year in charge of the Mean Green.  Get the latest UNT Football news.  This week’s story: New degree programs give UNT students more ways to explore emerging fields  Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

We are back from summer break and ready to welcome the class of 2030 by talking to a few of our Eagle Ambassadors to get the inside scoop on the best places to study, eat and get a cup of coffee on campus and around Denton. Register for a tour of UNT and follow @tourunt on Instagram. This week’s story: Dorm room makeovers for PUSH students Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

With Spring 2026 commencement behind us, our season finale is all about orientation, the first step for new students to successfully transition to UNT. Learn more about orientation. News to Know for the UNT Community: Denton Community Market every SaturdayTwilight Tunes on ThursdaysFourth of July Parade and Fireworks Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

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 7-11Winedown Wednesday May 20Register now for Summer and Fall 2026 classesHelpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

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.  News to Know for the UNT Community: Farewell Toast May 7Commencement May 7-11Winedown Wednesday May 20 Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

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! Helpful links: Follow our Podcast Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at [email protected] us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT