Messages to the UNT Community

Fall 2020

Preparing for a safe return for Spring 2021 - A Message from the President (to faculty and staff) — Friday, Dec. 18, 2020
Preparing for a safe return for Spring 2021 - A Message from the President (to students) — Friday, Dec. 18, 2020
Stay safe, keep persevering toward your goals - A Message from the President — Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020
Winter break to begin at noon Dec. 23 - A Message from the President — Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020
Happy Holidays from UNT - A Message from the President — Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020
New safety guidelines as we head toward Thanksgiving - A Message from the President (to faculty and staff) — Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
New safety guidelines as we head toward Thanksgiving - A Message from the President (to students) — Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
A chance to win big prizes for getting tested for COVID-19 - A Message from the President — Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
Homecoming 2020 celebrates our Fabulous North Texas - A Message from the President — Monday, Nov. 2, 2020
Please stay safe this Halloween - A Message from the President — Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 (to students)
Protecting yourself from scams - An Administrative Announcement from UNT — Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 (to students)
Fall commencement to include in-person ceremonies at Apogee Stadium - An Official Notice from the President — Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 (to students)
Fall commencement to include in-person ceremonies at Apogee Stadium - An Official Notice from the President — Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 (to faculty/staff)
UNT celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day - A Message from the President — Monday, Oct. 12, 2020
Slow the spread of COVID-19 - COVID Update Video from the President — Friday, Oct. 9, 2020
Remain vigilant in following COVID-19 safety procedures - An Official Notice from the President — Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020
SECC giving campaign runs through Oct. 31 - A Message from the President — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
Changes to the Spring 2021 Schedule - An Official Notice from the President — Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020
We are moving forward together - An Official Notice from the President — Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020
Founder's Day marks UNT's 130th anniversary - A Message from the President — Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020
Your input needed in the 2020 Gallup survey - A Message from the President — Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 (to faculty and staff)
Student organization events and keeping safe message - A Message from the President — Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020
UNT here to help those impacted by Hurricane Laura - A Message from the President — Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020
Welcome back - A Message from the President to students — Monday, Aug. 24, 2020
Welcome back - A Message from the President to faculty and staff — Monday, Aug. 24, 2020

Summer 2020

President Smatresk's Reopening Update Town Hall for Parents and Students - Video and Transcript Posted — Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020
Join us as we celebrate your graduation - A Message from the President — Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 (to May and August graduates)
President Smatresk's Reopening Update Town Hall for Faculty and Staff - Video and Transcript Posted — Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020
Reminder: Reopening Update Town Hall at 2 p.m. — Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020
Thank you for the hard work as we move toward fall - A Message from the President — Thursday, July 23, 2020
UNT to celebrate Spring and Summer 2020 graduates Aug. 18-21 - A Message from the President — Friday, July 17, 2020 (to students, faculty and staff)
UNT to celebrate Spring and Summer 2020 graduates Aug. 18-21 - A Message from the President — Friday, July 17, 2020 (to May and August graduates)
Great news for our international community and UNT - An Official Notice from the President — Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Fall class options to support our students' academic needs - An Official Notice from the President — Monday, July 13, 2020
Fall class options to support your academic needs — An Official Notice from the President — Friday, July 10, 2020
Providing guidance and help to our international students - An Official Notice from the President — Friday, July 10, 2020
Supporting faculty and staff in the return to campus work - An Official Notice from the President — Thursday, July 9, 2020
Reopening campus with safety guidelines in place (Faculty and Staff letter) - An Official Notice from the President — Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Reopening campus with safety guidelines in place (Student and Parents letter) - An Official Notice from the President — Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Requiring masks to help keep our community safe - An Official Notice from the President — Thursday, June 25, 2020
President's Reopening and Safety Town Hall - Video and Transcript Posted — Monday, June 22, 2020
Moving Forward and Living Our Values as a Diverse, Inclusive Community - An Official Notice from the President — Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Celebrating Juneteenth - An Official Notice from the President — Monday, June 15, 2020
Moving Forward Together - An Official Notice from the President — Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Updated link for Black Lives Matter President's Town Hall — Sunday, June 7, 2020
Changes to Fall 2020 course schedules — An Official Notice from the President — Thursday, June 4, 2020
We Must Stand Together - An Official Notice from the President — Monday, June 1, 2020
Graduates, please provide feedback - A Message from the President — Friday, May 29, 2020

Spring 2020

Congratulations, UNT Class of 2020 — A Video Message from President Smatresk — Thursday, May 7, 2020
UNT's path forward - A recap of the COVID-19 Town Hall — Wednesday, May 6
Planning for our return to campus — A Message from the President to Faculty and Staff — Thursday, April 30, 2020
Planning to be together again on our beautiful campus — A Message from the President to Students — Thursday, April 30, 2020
Help so you can succeed - A Message from the President — Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Summer courses mostly online, financial relief coming — A Message from the President — Friday, April 10, 2020
UNT Official Message: Providing undergraduate students with a Pass/No Pass grading option — Thursday, April 2, 2020
UNT's resilient, caring community pulls together — A Message from the President — Thursday, April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Update to Student Employees — A Message from the President — Wednesday, April 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Meeting your needs while you stay at home — An Official Notice from the President — Wednesday, March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Working together through this change — An Official Notice from the President — Tuesday, March 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Your safety is our priority — An Official Notice from the President - Sunday, March 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Begin moving to essential personnel only on-campus - Sunday, March 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Commencement Postponed — Friday, March 20, 2020
For specific questions, visit Commencement Postponement FAQs for Spring 2020.
UNT community won't tolerate harassment - An Official Notice from the President — Thursday, March 19, 2020
Taking care of your academic needs amid COVID-19 crisis - An Official Notice from the President — Thursday, March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update — Wednesday, March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update from the President, March 17, 2020
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update for Faculty and Staff — An Official Notice from the President , March 15, 2020
Coronavirus COVID-19 Announcement — An Official Notice from the President, March 12, 2020
March 31 President's Lecture Series to feature chef, food activist Bryant Terry — A Message from the President, March 3, 2020
Promoting UNT's ethical reputation and reporting issues — A Message from the President, Feb. 11, 2020
UNT, Dallas Cowboys partner to offer professional M.B.A., the Cowboys Way — An Official Notice from the President, Feb. 6, 2020
Our condolences to Texas A&M-Commerce — A Message from the President, Feb. 3, 2020
Culture of collaboration key to UNT's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan — An Official Notice from the President, Feb. 3, 2020
Please support each other following last night's tragedy — A Message from the President, Jan. 21, 2020
Refreshed brand strategy critical to raising our visibility and enhancing our reputation — A Message from the President, Jan. 16, 2020
A new decade of opportunity — A Message from the President, Jan. 13, 2020

Fall 2019

Merit raises to be awarded March 1, effective April 1 — An Official Notice from the President, Dec. 12, 2019
Help shape the future of UNT — A Message from the President, Dec. 5, 2019
Reflecting on campus' climate and inclusivity — An Official Notice from the President, Nov. 14, 2019
Statement regarding "When Hate Comes to Campus" comments and outcome — A Joint Message from the Chancellor and the President, Nov. 8, 2019
Your safety and health are our priorities — A Message from the President, Oct. 30, 2019
UNT declares Oct. 15 as Indigenous Peoples' Day — A Message from the President, Oct. 8, 2019
Urban Decay Cosmetics founding partner, UNT alumna to headline President's Lecture Series Oct. 17 — A Message from the President, Oct. 7, 2019
Show UNT's caring spirit by supporting charities through SECC — A Message from the President, Oct. 1, 2019
Our continued improvement will help our students thrive — A Message from the President, Sept. 13, 2019
Welcome to the 2019-20 academic year — A Message from the President, Aug. 27, 2019

Summer 2019

Spring 2019

Fall 2018

Summer 2018

Focusing on student success and showing students we care — A Message from the President, Aug. 22, 2018
Save Sept. 13 for State of the University — A Message from the President, July 10, 2018

Spring 2018

UNT names new Chief Compliance Officer — A Message from the President, May 17, 2018
Innovative new partnership leads UNT to build Frisco campus — A Message from the President and Provost, May 1, 2018
Join us for the NetDragon Digital Research Centre Launch Event — A Message from the President, April 30, 2018
Do not click links in phishing email sent April 25 — An Official Notice from the President, April 25, 2018
UNT's 2018 Gallup survey results now available online — A Message from the President, April 25, 2018
An Official Notice from the President, April 18, 2018
Experience esports, UNT's newest competitive endeavor April 16 — A Message from the President, April 13, 2018
Tell us how you're working with corporate partners — An Official Notice from the President, April 9, 2018
Don't miss the university-wide Grad Block Party May 11 — An Message from the President, April 2, 2018
UNT to close at noon Friday, March 30 — An Official Notice from the President, March 29, 2018
Thank you for a great response to our Gallup survey — A Message from the President, March 26, 2018
Get involved with UNT's corporate partnerships, Frisco campus — A Message from the President, March 26, 2018
Office of Research and Innovation — A Message from the President, March 15, 2018
Share the value of summer sessions with our students — A Message from the President, March 8, 2018
Thank you for making the Gallup survey a priority — A Message from the President, Feb. 21, 2018
Complete mandatory compliance training by April 20 — An Official Notice from the President, Feb. 20, 2018
Deadline for Gallup's Employee Engagement Survey is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 — A Message from the President, Feb. 15, 2018
Creating a safe, caring culture for our students — An Official Notice from the President, Feb. 1, 2018
An exciting new year — A Message from the President, Jan. 25, 2018

Fall 2017

UNT will provide a merit pool for faculty and staff — An Official Notice from the President, Dec. 12, 2017
Come cheer on the Mean Green in New Orleans — A Message from the President, Dec. 7, 2017
Next steps in our engagement survey — A Message from the President, Dec. 6, 2017
Job Evaluation and Grading Project — A Message from the President, Dec. 5, 2017
Remember UNT is a Smoke-Free Campus — A Message from the President, Nov. 15, 2017
A Notice from the Office of the President, Nov. 14, 2017
Remembering lives lost in Sutherland Springs — A Message from the President, Nov. 8, 2017
Celebrate Homecoming 2017 “Deep in the Heart of UNT” — A Message from the President, Nov. 1, 2017
Celebrate the life of Paul Voertman — An Invitation from the President, Oct. 10, 2017
Complete annual computer security awareness training by Nov. 15 — An Official Notice from the President, Oct. 5, 2017
Contribute to community and charity through SECC — An Official Notice from the President, Oct. 2, 2017
UNT is transforming into a global leader in education innovation — A Message from the President, Sept. 22, 2017
Plan to attend Thursday's State of the University — A Message from the President, Sept. 18, 2017
Talon Team helps improve UNT's processes — A Message from the President, Sept. 12, 2017
Celebrate the life of Robert B. Toulouse — An Invitation from the President, Sept. 8, 2017
Join us Sept. 21 for the 2017 State of the University — A Message from the President, Sept. 7, 2017
Support for DACA and undocumented students — A Message from the President, Sept. 5, 2017
Help Hurricane Harvey survivors at UNT vs Lamar football game Sept. 2, Sept. 1, 2017
Let's continue to be compassionate this school year — A Message from the President, Aug. 29, 2017
Job Evaluation and Grading Project implementation — An Official Notice from the President, Aug. 29, 2017
Let's be compassionate as we start the school year — A Message from the President, Aug. 28, 2017

Spring - Summer 2017

Helping those impacted by Hurricane Harvey , Aug. 25, 2017
New Learning Management System, Aug. 22, 2017
A message from the President about our caring community, Aug. 17, 2017
Transforming Education, Aug. 16, 2017
Cabinet begins review of Gallup Employee Engagement Survey, July 12, 2017
An official notice from the Office of the President, May 2, 2017
A year of progress, May 1, 2017
Next steps for Data Warehouse Implementation, April 28,2017
UNT to participate in emergency drill May 5, April 27, 2017
New Provost and VP for Academic Affairs to start July 1, March 20, 2017
UNT, continue to support each other, March 3, 2017
UNT awarded status as an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Feb. 27, 2017
What should UNT's new mission statement be?, Feb. 9, 2017
Process improvement team to address challenges, Feb. 7, 2017
The year ahead, Feb. 1, 2017
Our commitment to international students, faculty and staff, Jan. 30, 2017
Town Hall to discuss immigrant student topics, Jan. 25, 2017

Fall 2016

SACSCOC approves UNT's reaccreditation, Dec. 12, 2016
Give feedback in survey about student communication, Dec. 12, 2016
New student-focused mobile app is here, Dec. 9, 2016
UNT starting project to enhance employee engagement, Dec. 8, 2016
Cheer the Mean Green to victory in the Heart of Dallas Bowl Dec. 27, Dec. 5, 2016
Supporting UNT students, Dec. 1, 2016
UNT is a caring and inclusive community, Nov. 11, 2016
Equal opportunity training courses, Oct. 28, 2016
Faculty and staff compensation updates, Oct. 27, 2016
Improved travel grant funding for graduate students, Oct. 21, 2016
Building a culture of innovation, Sept. 16, 2016
Celebrating faculty and staff excellence, Sept. 2, 2016
Wear your green on Mean Green Pride Days, Sept. 1, 2016
Welcome to the 2016-17 academic year, Aug. 29. 2016
UNiTed by Purpose, Aug. 18, 2016

Spring-Summer 2016

UNT names Wren Baker as Vice President and Director of Athletics, July 29, 2016
Degree programs offered this fall at UNT's New College at Frisco, July 13, 2016
Update on Systemwide IT Projects, June 16, 2016
UNT Athletic Director stepping down, May 23, 2016
Job Evaluation and Grading Project Update, May 17, 2016
Job Evaluation and Grading Project Update, March 29, 2016
Information sessions for campus carry policy set for April 5 and April 7, March 22, 2016
Campus Carry policy accepted by UNT System Board of Regents, Feb. 26, 2016
Spring 2016 Commencement, Feb. 17, 2016
Career Connect gets students job ready with community-based learning, Feb. 17, 2016
Expanding student mentoring with Undergraduate Research Fellowships, Feb. 4, 2016
UNT now one of the nation's top 115 research universities in new Carnegie Classification Report, Feb. 2, 2016
The start of a great new year, Jan. 22, 2016
UNT Campus Carry draft policy available for review, Jan. 21, 2016

Fall 2015

Celebrating 125 years of holiday cheer, Dec. 3, 2015
UNT's New College at Frisco to open January, Dec. 1, 2015
Observe a moment of silence for France, Nov. 16, 2015
UNT launches Research Institutes of Excellence, Oct. 15, 2015
Merit raise pool, Oct. 5, 2015
Celebrating faculty and staff excellence, Sept. 21, 2015
Moving UNT toward national prominence, Sept. 17, 2015
UNT accomplishments and planning implementation reports, Sept. 10, 2015
FY 2016 budget supports student, employees and progress, Sept. 2, 2015
Welcome to the 2015-16 academic year, Aug. 24, 2015
Owning Excellence, Aug. 21, 2015

Spring-Summer 2015

Provost appointed to a two-year term, July 16, 2015
Impact of Supreme Court ruling on benefits for same-sex married couples, July 3, 2015
Update and legislative wrap up, June 22, 2015
Campus carry legislation, June 2, 2015
University-wide Commencement moved to UNT Coliseum, May 14, 2015
IT strategic planning and partnerships, May 5, 2015
New VP for Advancement starts June 1, April 30, 2015
Division of Enrollment organizational structure, April 14, 2015
Speak Out UNT raises awareness about mental health and suicide, April 7, 2015
Standards of conduct guidelines for employees, April 6, 2015
Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver keynote commencement address, April 2, 2015
Planning underway for 125th anniversary, March 9, 2015
VP for Diversity and Inclusion named, March 9, 2015
COB dean named interim provost, Feb. 25, 2015
Honors College dean steps down, Feb. 25, 2015
Developing a standardized scholarship and award process, Feb. 13, 2015
Making UNT a first and only choice, Feb. 5, 2015
Update on Commencement, Feb. 3, 2015
Provost Burggren to move to full-time research and teaching, Feb. 2, 2015
Reflecting on our progress and future, Jan. 29, 2015

Fall 2014

New VP for Enrollment to start Feb. 9, Dec. 10, 2014
Happy Holidays from UNT, Dec. 9, 2014
Establishing salary floors for faculty, Dec. 9, 2014
Changes to Commencement starting in May 2015, Dec. 8, 2014
New and improved Staff Appreciation recognitions, Nov. 21, 2014
Community engagement meets classroom experience in UNT's chosen QEP, Nov. 3, 2014
Celebrate Homecoming 2014, Oct. 3, 2014
Update on state investigation, Sept. 25, 2014
Wear your green on Fridays for Mean Green Pride Day, Sept. 22, 2014
Merit raises to be awarded to eligible faculty and staff, Sept. 19, 2014
A plan for action and change beginning now, Sept. 18, 2014
Celebrating employee excellence, Sept. 12, 2014
What are your dreams and expectations for UNT?, Sept. 10, 2014
Give your feedback on QEP finalists, Sept. 8, 2014
Welcome to the 2014-15 academic year, Aug. 25, 2014
Planting the seeds of change, Aug. 20, 2014
Show your support for student success, Aug. 18, 2014
Help spread the word about Eagle Express, July 21, 2014

Spring 2014

Budget update, May 29, 2014
Putting UNT on solid financial ground, May 14, 2014