The University of North Texas is amping up for its fourth annual UNT Day of Giving on April 27-28, 2026 — and this year, there’s $1 million in challenge gifts to be unlocked.

The University of North Texas celebrated a major step forward in student financial empowerment with the dedication of the Student Money Management Center, powered by DATCU, marking a partnership designed to help students build financial confidence, navigate real-time challenges and plan for long-term success.

After a 40-year career in teaching, Bonnie Hardaway ('79 M.A.) decided to leave her estate to the University of North Texas, a gift that ensures scholarships for future teachers graduating from UNT.

A student’s relationship with music often begins in an elementary classroom, long before questions of majors or careers ever arise. At the University of North Texas, that early spark — and the educators who ignite it — are central to the mission of the College of Music.