Happy Friday, North Texas!

This week we’ve got an interview with 90’s alt-rock band Deep Blue Something talking about their early days on the UNT campus and Denton music scene and how life changed after the release of their 1995 hit, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Read Christiana’s story about Deep Blue Something .   Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu Call us at 940-...

This week, we’re catching up with Zac Babb, host of the Mean Green Minute, to learn more about his UNT story and talk about the football program’s historic 2025 season (so far).   Check out Zac’s podcasts, #GMGcast and This Week in Mean Green Sports . Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu Call us at 940-565-4341 Connect with us using #HFN...

This week we’re bringing back an HFNT classic with an Eagles Abroad interview with a chemistry major who studied in Thailand. Learn more about UNT’s Study Abroad program . Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu Call us at 940-565-4341 Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

You can’t make it through one commercial break during a football game without hearing about some great offer to bet on sports through a gambling app. We spoke to UNT addiction studies program coordinator Paula Heller Garland about some of the risks these apps can present, particularly for young people. Gambling addiction resources . Paula Heller Garland is a Principal Lecturer at the University of...

Have you ever considered going to grad school? Wondering if it’s too late to start? How would you pay for it? Is it worth it? Join us as we learn more about UNT’s Exploring Grad School Week, where you can get answers to all these questions and more. Learn more about Exploring Grad School Week .   Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu Call...

Get to know UNT alumna Krystina Ray, who got her start in radio on UNT’s campus and is now a DJ for 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas.  Follow @krystina_ray on Instagram. Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu Call us at 940-565-4341 Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

Since we’re all still getting used to back-to-school routines, we’re bringing you an interview with UNT psychology associate professor Danica Slavish for tips on how to adjust your sleep schedule. Read about more sleep tips . Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu Call us at 940-565-4341 Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on In...

The fall semester is officially in full swing! This week, we’re helping new Eagles get settled on campus by having Eagle Ambassadors on the pod to spill the tea about everything from the best food in Denton to the best places to sneak in a nap on campus. Book a tour of UNT with the Eagle Ambassadors . Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu...

We’re back! We’re kicking off the new season with an interview with former Mean Green football great Zach Orr, who is now in his second season as defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. We talk about his transition from playing to coaching and his favorite UNT memories. Read Orr’s story in the North Texan . Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at p...

It’s our season finale, gang. We’ll hear from a fun student org and an alum whose career has gotten off to a hot start. In this episode: UNT Biomedical Engineering Society president Marc Anthony Torres and public relations chair Stephania Nava discuss their student org and some of the fun activities they enjoy. (1:03-10:17) UNT alumnus Kush Aggrawal, who graduated from UNT at Frisco's College...

It’s Commencement Weekend, y’all! Come celebrate with us at the Grad Block Party tonight. You’ll also get to hear from one of our Great Grads and the Chair of our Alumni Association. In this episode: In honor of commencement, hear from one of our Great Grads , Richie Magnia, a creative writing major who found community and support at UNT. (1:45-11:06) UNT Alumni Association chair Ernest Martinez j...

We’re getting excited for UNT’s Day of Giving and talkingwith an alumna who’s doing big things at Spotify. In this episode: UNT’s third annual Day of Giving is coming. Give early now or make a plan to donate May 1-2. (1:50-8:57) UNT alumna and Spotify Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins recently returned to campus to speak with students and made time to join the pod. (8:58-32:30) Q&A:...

This week, we’re learning about the namesake of our newly renamed Michael W. Faircloth Fashion Design Program and getting the inside scoop on Admitted Students Day, coming to UNT April 19.  Listen to our previous episode to hear about alumna Kari Hargrave’s podcast and vote for it to win a Webby award . In this episode: Alumnus and fashion designer Michael W. Faircloth talks about how UNT shaped h...

We’re turning one! And we’re celebrating a year of podcasting by talking about other UNT-adjacent podcasts. It’s ok to listen to others, we know we’re your favorite! And speaking of celebrating, learn more about the Grad Block Party coming up May 9.  In this episode: Alumnus Jam Robinson and alumna/chemistry lecturer Melissa Collini tell us about their podcast, Chemistry For Your Life . (2:30-22:3...

With awards season recently wrapping up, we have an interview about women in cinema with a media arts professor. We’re also celebrating the upcoming grand opening of UNT’s new, larger Community Garden by learning more about how to get involved.  In this episode: We spoke with Dr. Jennifer Gómez Menjívar, director of the master’s program in Media Industries and Critical Cultural Studies. Her Women...

This week, we’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger, getting excited for the women’s basketball conference championshps and learning about a unique training opportunity for a member of the UNT Police Department. In this episode: The UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger has been serving UNT students for 10 years. We learned more about what the Food Pantry...

Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy Friday Friends! This week we’re talking about using AI to predict and prevent heart attacks, preview our Spring Preview events for future students and get excited for the UNT softball home opener coming up next week. In this episode: In the latest episode of The Lab , assistant professor of biomedical engineering Fateme Esmailie discusses her research on how artificial...

We’re bringing the inspirational stories out to wrap up January. Hear about a fraternity that led a March of Remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a first-gen alumna who’s paying it forward to help future first-generation students and a story of Mean Green Pride leading to life-saving heroics. In this episode: We’ve got an interview with Keylen Davis, president of the Eta Epsilon chapter of...

We’re celebrating the start of the spring semester with safety tips for students and new installments in our Democracy Primer and Eagles Abroad series. And of course we’re talking about our snow days! In this episode: In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Jan. 9), UNT Police Department Corporal David Causey talks about his call to serve the UNT community and shares safety tips for students...

Happy New Year! We’re still on vacation, so we’re phoning it in by replaying our favorite segments from 2024. Enjoy!   In this episode: Scott’s favorite: From #HFNT 1 , alumna  Cara Santa Maria  tells us about her decade of podcasting experience. (1:37-19:15) Alicia’s favorite: From #HFNT 2 , bee boxes are popping up around campus with help from the  We Mean Green Fund  and the  UNT Bee Campus USA...

It’s our final episode of 2024! We close out the year by learning about an alumnus who’s making a difference in his community, chatting with members of the Mean Green Racing student organization and hearing from one of our Fall 2024 Great Grads. In this episode: Our new YouTube series, UNT Works , goes on the job with Mean Green alumni to see how their time at UNT helped them build their careers....

This week, we’re catching up after Fall Break and talking about a cool new program being offered at UNT at Frisco, hearing from a student who balances studying business while being a ballerina and talking to an international studies student about her study abroad trip to Japan. In this episode: We speak to clinical professor Andrew Snyder from the College of Applied and Collaborative Studies about...

This week, we’re talking about taking care of your mental health as we move on from the election and into the holiday season. We’ll also hear about President Keller’s vision for the future of UNT. In this episode: Associate Dean of Students Kacey Sebeniecher joins us to talk about the UNT CARE Team , a mental health resource for students, faculty and staff, and shares tips to take care of your men...

This week, we’re heading back to The Lab to hear about how changes in technology have impacted the way the media reports on the Presidency, we’ve got our next Eagles Abroad interview with a student who studied in Spain, and we talk to Mean Green women’s soccer head coach John Hedlund about getting his 400th career win a few weeks ago. In this episode: James Mueller , associate dean and professor a...

It’s Homecoming Week! This episode, we’re talking about all the fun events that have been happening on campus and the big game tomorrow, the final stretch before Election Day and throw in some Halloween talk. It’s a busy time of year around here!   In this episode: We hear from legendary alumni Billy Harper and Kevin Von Erich , respectively, who talk about their time at UNT and how it impacted th...