Our Growth and Innovations

At the University of North Texas, rich history meets discovery, growth and innovation. The signs of progress are everywhere. And at UNT the signs of progress are green.

University Union

Located in the heart of campus, the University Union is the center of campus life at UNT. The Union provides services and programs that members of the campus community need in their daily lives and creates an environment for getting to know and understand others through formal and informal associations.

The Union is home to many different offices, services and student organizations. These groups include: Barnes & Noble at UNT, Union Administration, Student Activities,

Student Affairs, Dean of Students, banking services, post office, Design Works, Multicultural Center, Center for Leadership and Service, University Program Council (UPC), Orientation and Transition Programs (OTP), Student Government Association (SGA) and Graduate Student Council (GSC), The Pride Alliance, and the First Generation Student Success Center.

The Union is also home to many dining options including Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Which Wich and much more.

Business Leadership Building

This technology-filled 180,000-square-foot building accommodates 8,000 students and features a securities trading room with Bloomberg terminals, stock ticker, executive board room, computer labs, rooftop garden and dozens of study and tutor rooms. Awarded Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, this facility provides students an environment that will support their efforts to learn and build local and global partnerships.

Life Sciences Complex

This state-of-the-art living lab houses biochemistry, developmental physiology, genetics, molecular biology and plant science programs. The complex features fresh and saltwater aquatic tanks, a four-cell rooftop greenhouse and 24,000 square feet of labs to support UNT’s multidisciplinary research goals. The Life Sciences Complex was UNT’s first LEED-certified building and is currently certified at Gold level.

Apogee Stadium

Featuring seating for nearly 31,000 Mean Green fans, luxury suites, a spirit wear store and plenty of room for tailgating, this LEED Platinum-certified sports and entertainment complex is a bright symbol of UNT pride.

Discovery Park

Dedicated to research, engineering and high-tech business start-ups, the 300-acre Discovery Park promotes and supports interactive and multidisciplinary STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) research. This facility is also dedicated to education and training that benefits students, faculty and the community.

UNT at Frisco

The first building on the UNT at Frisco campus, Frisco Landing, opened in January 2023. This state-of-the-art building was designed with a focus on student success and offers classrooms and study spaces to promote collaboration, transparency and open communication between the faculty and students.