As the largest R1 research university in North Texas, UNT is a powerful engine of discovery and an essential asset for our region, our state, and our nation, driving new knowledge and insights that bridge traditional academic disciplines.

From music to business, education to engineering, and in scores of other disciplines, our faculty are recognized leaders, working at the cutting edge of technical and artistic endeavors and infusing their classrooms and studios with creativity and discovery at the frontiers of human knowledge and performance. We are building on our established strengths, including materials science, visual arts, supply chain and logistics, music, information science, and advanced manufacturing, while expanding our work into emerging fields critical to the future of Texas.

For our students, the scope of UNT research and innovation creates a unique breadth of educational opportunities as our students collaborate with peers, faculty members, employers, and community leaders to develop new insights, technologies, and artistic contributions. These experiences prepare our students to excel and lead through change.

To center our mission in research and discovery, we will:
  • Tackle Texas’ major challenges: Prioritize research in fields most important to Texas’ future by building on our existing strengths while expanding in artificial intelligence, aerospace, semiconductors, cancer, health care, logistics, and other fields to translate insights into tangible benefits.
  • Expand student research opportunities: Strengthen graduate education while expanding opportunities for students at all levels to engage directly in research, scholarship, and creative arts and design with UNT faculty and DFW partners.
  • Amplify human insights with technology: Apply artificial intelligence, data science, and digital transformation to accelerate research breakthroughs and prepare students for a workforce increasingly defined by rapid technological change.
  • Foster curiosity and problem solving: Emphasize experimentation, discovery, and innovation across our curriculum and campus life so every student builds confidence as a creative problem-solver who approaches challenges with curiosity and resilience.