Shaping What’s Next

UNT is redefining what it means to be a public research university by investing in learning environments and partnerships that drive long-term student success.

  • Faculty Support and Research Innovation Funds
  • Learning Design and Technology Investments that personalize education
  • Industry and Community Partnerships that connect education with workforce needs
  • Programs like Braven and Life Design that empower students to build purpose-driven lives and careers

These collaborations create scalable systems of success, positioning UNT as a national model for the future of higher education.

Jerome Max “Bruzzy” Westheimer, Jr. (’65)
Neurodiversity Training Program receives funding from longtime donor and alumnus
UNT alumnus and Oklahoma businessman Jerome Max “Bruzzy” Westheimer, Jr. (’65) funded the development and implementation of comprehensive training modules to facilitate successful faculty and staff interactions with neurodivergent students. Westheimer has a long history of giving to UNT and was bestowed the 2019 Wings of Eagles Presidential Award in honor of his transformative impact on campus.
PUSH students with the Karlow family at a program celebration. Left to right: Keyaira Benjamin, Lydia Vinson, Anthony Taylor, Adelita Arroyos, Marvin Karlow, Kelli Karlow, Karys Karlow.
UNT PUSH Program Receives $150,000 Gift
UNT alumna Kelli Karlow (’89) and her husband, Marvin, have established the Karlow-Robinson Family Endowment with a $150,000 gift, supporting UNT’s Persevere UNTil Success Happens (PUSH) program. Supporting the PUSH program underscores their deep belief in the power and importance of higher education and their desire to give both generously and directly.
Attendees toast Michael Faircloth during the ceremony
$1M+ gift establishes Michael W. Faircloth Fashion Design Program
UNT alumnus and prolific fashion designer Michael W. Faircloth (’83) spearheaded a campaign among his friends and clients, which raised $1.25 million to name CVAD’s fashion design program. That gift will be used in part to help fund graduate student and faculty research and student scholarships. It will also cover faculty professional membership and student competition costs.