UNT Advancement

✨ Impact Spotlight ✨

↪️ This week, we're featuring Ja'Miya Scott ('26), who recently graduated with a B.S. in industrial distribution and had the support of scholarships throughout her academic journey.

"As a first-generation college student, this scholarship not only eases the financial burden but also motivates me to keep striving for excellence in my academic and personal growth. My goal is to create lasting positive change by driving innovation, improving efficiency and making a meaningful impact on the communities I serve.”

❇️ Transformational generosity in action. ❇️

Thanks to the vision of Vikas (’23 Ph.D.) and Anuradha Sinha, UNT is expanding what’s possible in data science — empowering students, advancing research and shaping the future through the new Sinha Data Science Innovation Lab.

↪️ Read about how their support is changing lives: https://bit.ly/3PRSScd

✨ Impact Spotlight ✨

➡️ This week, we're featuring Stephanie Coria ('26, '26 M.S.), who shares how scholarships provided her with independence and the opportunity to a college experience she had worked so hard for.

"Scholarships don’t just open doors, they change what students believe is possible on the other side. When I reflect on my journey, I can clearly see how every opportunity I had — from the people I met to the career path I’m now pursuing — traces back to receiving scholarship support. Those scholarships didn’t just help me stay enrolled, they allowed me to move forward with confidence, to lead and to be seen. They created a ripple effect that continues to shape my academic and professional trajectory."

✨ ICYMI: UNT alumna Bonnie Hardaway is a lifelong educator whose passion for teaching has inspired countless students and whose legacy will carry on long after through her thoughtful estate gift to UNT — ensuring scholarships for future teachers and helping aspiring educators start their journey with less debt and more opportunity.

➡️ Read Bonnie's story: https://bit.ly/3MDliEV

❇️ All it took was someone answering the phone. ❇️

For Patricia Spencer (’09 M.A.), a simple act of kindness from UNT Student Veteran Services turned a moment of grief into something lasting — an estate gift that will support students for generations to come.

➡️ Read the story: https://bit.ly/4uvjPRG

This past week, UNT and the College of Information celebrated a meaningful milestone at the ribbon-cutting for the Sinha Data Science Innovation Lab — not only recognizing the Sinha family’s visionary support but also highlighting the transformative impact philanthropy can have on our students, faculty and the future of innovation.

➡️ See the highlights: https://bit.ly/4abSjk5

❇️ Why I Give ❇️

This week, we're featuring Diann Rozell Huber ('76 M.B.A., '01 Ed.D.), a passionate supporter of the university whose dedication ignited the efforts making the Mean Green Firetruck possible in 2023. She is also actively engaged as a UNT Kuehne Speaker Series Emerald Lifetime Member.

“UNT invested in me through education, mentorship and experiences that propelled my career forward, and supporting the university is my way of ensuring future generations of students receive those same opportunities. Giving back is not only an expression of gratitude, but also a commitment to helping UNT continue its mission of empowering students and strengthening the community.”

✨ Are you a UNT donor and interested in being featured? Send us a message — we'd love to share why you give!

✨ A music-filled home. A love worth honoring. A legacy that will last. ✨

Deborah Watkins (’91, ’97 M.S.) is celebrating the life of her late fiancé, Joey Sloan, through a new scholarship that supports UNT student musicians who play double bass or viola — helping carry Joey's name forward one performance at a time. 💚

➡️ Read the story in the North Texan: https://bit.ly/4nyKLgU