[North Texas receives access to Texas University Fund]

11 hours ago, NT80 said:

Are these $$ for the UNT System, or UNT @ Denton?

Denton campus

[North Texas receives access to Texas University Fund]

The distributions relate to current research expenditures. When we hit a certain threshold for two consecutive years, our allocation basically doubles. Tech and UH have already met that threshold and we are potentially close to do so.

[Information about the Texas University Fund (Proposition 5)]

From an official notice from the President:

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023

You may have heard about the Texas University Fund, known as TUF, which is being proposed as a Texas Constitutional Amendment through Proposition 5 in the upcoming Nov. 7 election.

If approved by voters, Prop 5 would create the Texas University Fund, allowing more Texas universities to compete for research dollars from the federal government and private companies, making Texas more attractive for companies to create more jobs here.

There are four universities that currently would qualify for TUF dollars — Texas State, Texas Tech, University of Houston, and the University of North Texas.

They were determined by objective criteria based on research expenditures and doctoral degrees awarded on an annual basis, and funds would be distributed on a merit-based system that correlates to each institution’s research expenditures.

Prop 5 would strengthen Texas Tech, Texas State, University of North Texas, and University of Houston to provide more opportunities for students to earn a high-quality college education here at home.

These four universities serve more than 160,000 students from working, middle class families from across the state.

Industries from semiconductors and new energy have signaled a gap in skilled workers with advanced degrees to fill high-paying jobs.

As the fastest-growing and fourth largest university in Texas with an enrollment of nearly 47,000 students, UNT has accounted for 52% of the growth in new enrollees across all public universities in Texas since 2019, and we are committed to continuing to meet the needs of our rapidly-growing North Texas region. And as a Carnegie ranked Tier One research university that is also a Minority- and Hispanic-serving Institution, we will continue to demonstrate research innovation, increase our nationally ranked programs and graduate career-ready students.

Prop 5 creates a $3.9 billion endowment from Texas’ budget surplus with NO new taxes. Universities would draw funds from interest income and profits from investments only, not off principle. This provides sustainable funding to support research, faculty, and students — with no additional burden on taxpayers — helping attract more companies to Texas and filling high-paying jobs with Texas graduates.

The Texas University Fund would be transformative for UNT and would help elevate UNT to greater national prominence while helping drive the Texas economy. It would allow for continued, sustainable funding to ensure UNT can continue to elevate its academic programs, advance innovative research and ensure students have the opportunities and resources needed to pursue their career goals. With the rapid growth of the North Texas region and thriving business corridor, this additional funding would help UNT expand the North Texas region’s workforce while continuing to help fuel the state’s evolving economy.

Texas has only two universities in the top 50 public universities nationwide. California has nine.

That’s one of the reasons why Prop 5 passed the legislature with more than 90% support from both Republicans and Democrats. Both parties understand that the TUF is critical to creating high-paying jobs to drive the Texas economy.

Importantly, Prop 5 involves NO NEW TAXES. It’s funded by a one-time allotment from the budget surplus, along with interest income from Texas’ Rainy Day Fund, and combined with the National University Research Fund.

You can read more at unt.edu/tuf.
 

[Temple game to be on ESPNU 10/14 @ 11 a.m.]

Bring your eclipse glasses to the game. Annular eclipse will peak at 11:52am with about 86% coverage.

Has UNT ever played a football game during an eclipse before?

[RIP Shelley]

Condolences to John and family. She was a great fan and I'll miss seeing her at UNT games.

[CBI 5 year Anniversary]

We won the CBI 5 years ago today.

Hoping to celebrate another championship tonight!

GO MEAN GREEN!

[Bowl tickets]

22 minutes ago, untphd said:

If anybody has people graduating from UNT, graduation is Dec. 16th,17th, and 18th depending on degree.

Last commencement ceremony on the 17th should be completed by 6:30pm - plenty of time to drive over for kickoff 😀

I'm attending a graduation at Arkansas that same morning and I am planning to make it back in time for the game.

[Post from Ethan Moody]

1 hour ago, untphd said:

Well, they can give extra credit if they want to, but the bigger try would be to get the professor to the game.

This one will be there.

[Bonfire moved to Thursday]

Saw this tweet announcing that the bonfire is moving to Thursday at 9pm due to weather forecast for Friday.

[NT Class Rings.]

NTSU 1987

[Tickets being loaded to AXS app now]

2 hours ago, TheColonyEagle said:

still the same...no tickets.

Called the ticket office

Closed for the holidays

Awesome

Another thing to double check is that the email address on your AXS account is the same as the one you used on your UNT ticket account.

[Tickets being loaded to AXS app now]

2 hours ago, TheColonyEagle said:

So I click on the ticket icon in the axs app and it brings up a QR code. But no seat info. I bought them from UNT. 🤷🏼‍♂️

That's what mine did yesterday BEFORE my tickets showed up. But now I see the list of tickets. If you don't see them soon then I would check in with the ticket office to see if there is an issue.

[Frisco Classic Bowl]

30 minutes ago, southsideguy said:

has anyone got their seat assignments yet through the UNT ticket office/AXS app?

The message when I purchased mine said they would notify us on the 21st.

[Frisco Classic Bowl]

3 minutes ago, kj86 said:

UNT ticket office email says students will get discounted ticket offer.  Just curious if anyone has seen any communications to students and how much students will have to pay.

I saw social media posts about them. $15 tickets for students.

 

[AAC - North Texas Branding]

1 hour ago, keith said:

The "problem" is that in some contexts, north Texas refers to an area or region of the country/state or is routinely used by other entities.  If someone isn't in the know, when you answer North Texas, they could respond with, "ok, but where in north Texas?"  On the other hand, UNT refers to the University of North Texas in all contexts. 

Never once have I had someone get confused when I said I went to (or now teach at) North Texas. If they're from this region, they know the only university that goes by "North Texas" is us. If they are not from this region, then they won't be confused because they don't even know that this area is referred to as "north" Texas. Considering that this area has a population bigger than 37 states, I don't see "North Texas" as being any less regional than, say, "Oklahoma" for a university name.

"North Texas" has been part of our name for most of the university's existence. I see no reason to throw it out by going exclusively by the initials (and don't you want people to know what those initials stand for anyway, so you're right back at "North Texas" in the end).

Just my two cents.

[Anybody attending the AAC Reception this evening?]

Planning to go.

[Our new basketball arena for the AAC]

Here are some of the things I've heard about why a new basketball arena is preferred:

- additions of suites/boxes adds revenue source (you can't add these to the Super Pit - the university would not allow the loss of capacity these would cause since we need those seats for graduations and other events)

- scheduling (Athletics has to ask for dates just like any other potential user so not guaranteed dates)

- "right-sized" arena could give a better experience (Super Pit is really too big). 

[Can anyone identify UNT’s opponent in this vintage Fouts Field photograph?]

Go to Rick Yeatts photography page and look at the 2006 SMU game. Even the same cars in the same parking spots, but a whole lot less people in the end zone seats (as someone mentioned photoshopping earlier in this thread).

https://rjy.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/09-09-2006-SMU/G0000oBs11Ewqe_8/I0000NQV3HSHZnys/C0000Q347LI0RTt0

[All UNT Students Will Be Admitted Into SMU Game]

15 hours ago, ADLER said:

On another good note, The Denton County COVID-19 Stats Site recorded only one new case in the entire county on September 15 and have not recorded any new cases since then.

Denton County has a population of 906,532 according to the recent United States census.

That chart shows cases by date of symptom onset. Since testing runs 4-7 days behind on getting results, you should probably focus more on the overall cases that started showing symptoms at least a week ago. The newer ones haven't had time to get test results back yet. Denton County reported 59 new positives in their daily statistics today. It's been somewhere between 60 and 90 new positives each day for the last week or two.

[SMU / North Texas 1990: The FIGHT]

I had a literal front row seat to the brawl. About the time the Battle Flag runs by, you can see the white bell if you look closely (middle right of the frame in front of the wall) and I'm in the stands right behind it on the first row (I'm one of those blobs you can't make out very well).

[Parking]

My suggestion is to take a screen shot of the tickets (make sure you include the scan code) so you don't have to worry about connection issues when you arrive at the gate.

[DRC: It's time for the annual "Get Your Rear on the Record" contest]

I'll pick 5-6 this year.

I'm usually horribly wrong, so maybe that means we'll actually go 11-0.

[Can you buy UNT Face Mask?]

Found some fabric online and made my own.

[Has the Corona Virus infected anyone you know?]

4 hours ago, greenminer said:

I read a couple things the last couple days from scientists/publications that any vaccine will take 12+ months to get to, no matter how much money you throw at it.

I'm actually cautiously optimistic that Rick is right: when the 'want' is there, and we fuel it with necessary funds, humanity can accomplish some amazing things.

Everything I'm hearing from online from scientists in epidemiology/virology is that  12-18 months is probably best case. There are no vaccines yet - there are vaccine candidates, some of which are in early testing. Those have to go through a lot of testing before being proven to be both effective and safe. Then once that happens it has to be produced. Don't expect a vaccine until at least 2021.

[#13 Seed UNT makes Sweet 16 (bracket projection)]

Woo hoo (I'll take what I can get!)