Our Commitments

Our work together is grounded in core values that reflect our commitments to develop talent, discover new knowledge, drive a new era of growth, and lead the way as the kind of public research university Texas needs. These values are grounded in deep respect for each other’s potential. We learn together with — and from — our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. We continue to refine our strategy and operations through the lens of these core values, which are shared across the UNT System. These values shape the way we work — fostering a culture where faculty and staff thrive as they help students reach their full potential.

• Courageous Integrity
• Be Curious
• We Care
• Better Together
• Show Your Fire

These values inform the following commitments on which our strategic plan is built.

Some universities measure themselves by how many students they turn away. At UNT, we measure ourselves by how well we educate and support every qualified student who commits to learn with us. We are committed to the success of every UNT student, recognizing that their preparation for college takes many forms and that they are multitalented, creative, and driven. The scale and breadth of our campuses create exceptional learning environments. We demonstrate our commitment to our students through a powerful combination of high expectations worthy of their talents, strong support calibrated to their needs, and a university culture that celebrates their incredible potential.

Students are transformed by a UNT education. We help them grind, hustle, and persevere so they can develop their talents and hone their skills. It’s about preparing this next generation of leaders, scholars, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, athletes, and innovators to build a better future. Our graduates are highly valued across our region and beyond. Yet, a UNT education doesn’t end when a student crosses the stage at graduation, or even when they land their first job. We work through networks of alumni and employers to mentor and support graduates throughout their careers, and we provide an array of educational opportunities to support their career advancement.

UNT and DFW are powerful partners. DFW will soon overtake Chicago as the nation’s third-largest metro area, and UNT is the largest university within 200 miles. We fuel the region’s talent pipeline and power its future through an unparalleled network of partnerships that connect our classrooms, labs, studios, performance spaces, athletic fields, and research parks with industries and communities across our region and beyond.