Every episode we’ll bring you the stories that make UNT so unique. Whether you’re a future or current student, an alum, a faculty or staff member, or just a general UNT enthusiast, we’ll have something for you. Reach out to us at podcast@unt.edu or by calling 940-565-4341.
#HFNT 67: 30 Years of Materials Science and Engineering at UNT
This week, we’re celebrating the Department of Materials Science and Engineering’s 30th anniversary by talking to department chair Jincheng Du and associate chair Rick Reidy about how the department has grown and become one of the best in the nation over the past three decades.
Learn more about UNT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (https://linktr.ee/untmtse).
Learn more about the UNT Materials Science and Engineering 30th anniversary celebration (https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/30-anniversary.html).
This week’s story:
UNT expands pathways to college with new Dual Credit Network (https://news.unt.edu/news/2026/unt-expands-pathways-to-college-with-new-dual-credit-network.html)
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25 Sept 2026
#HFNT 66: The UNT Welcome Wagon
This week we’re talking to a member of the class of 2030 about her experience getting ready for her first semester at UNT this fall.
Learn more about Future Eagle Preview (https://www.unt.edu/admissions/events/unt-preview.html).
Learn more about Admitted Students Day (https://www.unt.edu/admissions/events/admitday.html).
Learn more about Orientation (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/orientation-and-transition-programs/programs/orientation/index.html).
This week’s story:
UNT rises in 2027 U.S. News rankings (https://news.unt.edu/news/2026/unt-rises-in-2027-us-news-rankings.html)
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Email us at podcast@unt.edu (mailto:podcast@unt.edu)
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18 Sept 2026
#HFNT 65: UNT University Research Day
This week, we’re sitting down with UNT Vice President of Research and Innovation Pamela Padilla to learn more about 2026 University Research Day coming up Oct. 1 and the importance of UNT’s status as a Carnegie R1 public research university.
Learn more about University Research Day (https://research.unt.edu/resources/research-events/research-day-2026/index.html).
This week’s story:
UNT researchers developing next-gen solar cells for space exploration (https://news.unt.edu/news/2026/unt-researchers-develop-new-way-to-test-next-generation-solar-cells-for-space.html)
Helpful links:
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Transcripts (https://www.unt.edu/podcast.html)
Join the Conversation
Email us at podcast@unt.edu (mailto:podcast@unt.edu)
Call us at 940-565-4341
Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial (https://twitter.com/UNTsocial) or on Instagram @UNT (https://www.instagram.com/unt/)
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