88R12278 BK-D
By: Springer, Parker S.R. No. 192
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The celebration of University of North Texas Day at
the State Capitol on February 21, 2023, provides a welcome
opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and
WHEREAS, One of the largest universities in the state, UNT
posted a record-breaking enrollment for the fourth consecutive year
in the fall 2022 semester, with more than 44,500 students working
toward degrees; the school's increasing enrollment continues to
magnify its impact in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where it
contributes an estimated $1.65 billion to the economy annually; and
WHEREAS, UNT offers a wide range of innovative,
internationally ranked programs that not only foster students'
academic and intellectual development but also offer leadership and
service opportunities; its faculty members conduct groundbreaking
research in such areas as plant science, materials science and
engineering, and logistics, which spurs innovation and
technological advancement in a thriving business corridor; many of
the school's more than 476,000 alumni have gone on to distinguish
themselves in their fields of endeavor, and graduates of the UNT
College of Music, which is recognized as one of the nation's best,
largest, and most comprehensive music departments, have received
119 Grammy Awards to date; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of its research programs and their
impact, UNT has been awarded the R1 classification, the highest
rank given to research universities by the Carnegie Classifications
of Institutions of Higher Education; the university has also been
designated as a Minority Serving Institution, as well as a Hispanic
Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education; committed
to providing high-quality, affordable higher education
opportunities, UNT has kept the cost of tuition flat for more than
five years and taken measures to reduce student debt and to shorten
the time to degree completion; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, UNT has built a commendable
reputation for academic excellence, research, and service, and it
has made important contributions to the North Texas region and
beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize February 21, 2023, as University of North Texas
Day and extend sincere best wishes to the school's students,
faculty, staff, and alumni.