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SPOTLIGHTS

ALUMNI

 

Jessica Edwards (’09) &
Carol Murray (’21)

Jessica Edwards has been putting her UNT degree to work as co-founder of the family-run coffee shop, Frank & Joe's Coffee House.

She and her mother, Carol, are the mother-daughter duo behind the brand.

Named after the historic business leaders of Wichita Falls — Franklin M. Kell and Joseph A. Kemp — Frank and Joe’s Coffee House pays tribute to their history by serving coffee, tea and a comforting atmosphere that supports their surrounding community.

Despite being faced with a pandemic and the need to provide coffee in a socially-distanced environment, Frank and Joe’s has persevered for more than six years.

Today, Frank and Joe’s has even expanded their operations to two locations, with hopes to grow more in the future.

Carol, who is a fellow UNT grad (BAAS degree in 2021), recently opened the doors of a new business–Lula & Flora’s Homestyle Kitchen Rental & Bakery. Much like the coffee house, Lula and Flora’s pays tribute to another part of Wichita Falls history, the wives that stood beside Frank and Joe.

Carol’s newfound venture honors Lula & Flora by providing a space where caterers, chefs, party planners, and anyone in between, can have access to a commercial kitchen to pursue their passion.

Whether they are pouring hot coffee into an empty cup, or opening the ovens for some homemade bread, Carol and Jessica work hard to provide for their family, and their surrounding neighbors with everything they do.

ALUMNA

 

Dayo Aje ('22)

 

Recent graduate, Dayo Aje, has been named HRSouthwest’s 2022 Drew Young Scholarship Recipient.

As this year’s sole awardee, Aje will receive $2,000 and complimentary registration to The HRSouthwest Conference, as well as one nights' accommodation—an acknowledgement of her vast academic and professional accomplishments.

The HRSouthwest Scholarship serves to encourage students to prepare for a career in Human Resources (HR) by providing them with the means to attend their annual prestigious conference to network with, and learn from, other respected HR professionals.

Aje, a Nigerian-American who transferred to UNT from Midwestern State University, graduated Magna Cum Laude from UNT’s human resource program in May 2022 with an impressive resume. While attending school, she interned for Vineyard Vines and Comcast, while also being closely involved in the Society for Human Resource Management.

Aje is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Human Resource Management at Texas A&M's Mays Business School.

Only one HRSouthwest Drew Young Scholarship Recipient is named each year, with last year’s recipient being 2021 UNT graduate, Sam Macaraeg. These honors recognize the talent and stature of students coming from the UNT HR program.

IN THE NEWS

UNT among top 5 universities in Texas for producing the most high-earning female residents

 

The University of North Texas has been named among the top 5 universities in Texas for producing the most high-earning female residents.

Exploring outcomes of high-earning female graduates in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states, the report was generated from a rigorous analysis of demographic, education and employment data using hundreds of sources. Questions in the study involved average salary, gender, residency, top universities, top industries and top employers, by state.

In Texas, the top-earning females reported an average salary of $135,070, working in the industries of healthcare, information technology, finance and education. Top employers were reported to have been USAA, AT&T, Baylor Scott & White Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Given the industries and employers reported, it’s safe to assume that UNT business graduates were well represented in the study—attesting, once more, to the value a UNT business degree provides.

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Wall Street Journal: Gurpreet Dhillon, G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, discusses online dating scams

About 30% of Americans have tried an online dating service, according to Pew Research Service. Some people have found compatible matches and even longtime partners. But other online romance ventures have ended in frustration, harassment or outright fraud.

Some of the saddest cases have seen people give hundreds or thousands of dollars to someone they met online. Some think they are lending money to help the person through a rough patch. Others believe they are being let in on a savvy investment. Both realize too late—it was a scam.

Americans reported losing nearly $1.3 billion in romance-related fraud from 2017 to 2021, according to the Federal Trade Commission, greater than any other category of fraud tracked by the agency, including online shopping scams, impostor fraud and identity theft. Even so, the FTC says that likely understates the damage since many people don’t report such losses.

To better understand why some people become victims of online dating scams, and what can be done to prevent it, The Wall Street Journal interviewed Gurpreet Dhillon, chair of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity at the University of North Texas. Dr. Dhillon has researched such fraud and considers it a major online security concern. An edited transcript of the online interview with Dr. Dhillon follows.

WSJ: Describe how an online dating scam usually begins.

DR. DHILLON: Usually, the search by the scammer for a victim starts on one of the many dating platforms. More recently, scammers also have begun targeting the more ethnically oriented dating sites as well.

Scammers typically target older, poorer, less educated and single people. They also scan dating and social-media profiles to find people who idealize romantic partners and relationships and so might be more gullible.

WSJ: What typically happens next?

DR. DHILLON: The victim is usually presented with a picture of an attractive man or woman. Typically, a perpetrator emphasizes his or her credibility and social attractiveness. Scammers often present themselves as individuals with some sort of authority, such as an influential businessperson, military personnel, a research scientist, etc.

Typically, a scammer also creates a false identity, not just on social media but by acquiring an identity document. In our research, we found many occasions where the eventual victim had asked to see an ID while in the online phase of a romance, or in person if the romance advances to that point. But scammers are savvy about creating authentic-looking fake IDs. If the person is too quick to share his or her ID, it is more likely to be fake.

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Published by Bart Ziegler, The Wall Street Journal, September 2022

UNT’s Fall 2022 enrollment jumps 5.6%, surging to 44,532 students

The University of North Texas is celebrating the fourth consecutive record-breaking fall census day with 19% growth in new freshmen, 19% growth in graduate students, and nearly 4% growth in newly minted degree holders that will change the lives of students, families, and communities throughout the North Texas region and Texas.

While schools around the country have lost enrollment, UNT has seen unprecedented growth, increasing 13.5% since 2019. UNT’s growth through and after the pandemic means 44,532 students — an increase of 5.6% or 2,364 new students — enrolled at Texas’ most comprehensive Tier One research university serving the North Texas region, according to UNT’s latest 12th class day enrollment report.

“This makes UNT one of the fastest growing universities in Texas and the nation,” UNT President Neal Smatresk said.

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Moreover, the Ryan College of Business and College of Engineering were dubbed the fastest growing colleges on campus, with an increase of more than 1,000 business students this year.

Graduate student enrollment at the Ryan College of Business grew from 1,830 in Fall 2021, to 2,398 this year, with the bulk of those students coming from the master’s level. This growth represents a 31% increase in graduate enrollment. Undergraduate enrollment continues to be on the rise as well, growing from 6,025 students in 2021, to 6,449 students in 2022.

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Published by UNT News, September 2022


THE MORE YOU KNOW

Making a difference, one block at a time

In an effort to keep our beautiful campus and community in tip-top shape, The People Center at UNT has partnered with the university's Center for Leadership and Service to clean up the block surrounding the Ryan College of Business through UNT's Adopt-A-Block program.

Adopt-A-Block helps instill a sense of pride in our UNT campus by enlisting volunteer faculty, staff, students and friends to help create a cleaner, more beautiful campus. 

With Ryan College of Business Adopt-A-Block clean-up days regularly scheduled on the third Saturday of each month, volunteers will have plenty of opportunities to help support their UNT home.

The first official clean-up day was held on Saturday, September 17, and with the help of many generous volunteers, the event was a large success.

Not only is Adopt-A-Block a great way to support your home away from home, but it also serves as an excellent networking opportunity for HR students as they increase their involvement with UNT HR alumni, researchers and faculty. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. The next
Adopt-A-Block event will take place on Saturday, October 15, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (free lunch is provided). Registration, and more information, can be found through the link below.

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Happy hour is back...

The Ryan College of Business is hosting their next big opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, friends and students on October 18 during the Eagle Business Network Happy Hour.

Taking place at Lava Cantina at The Colony, the evening will be full of Mean Green fun. Each registration comes with a free drink ticket, appetizers and great company.

Come and relax with your friends and family as you grab a drink at the Cantina. Click the link below to reserve your spot.

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PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES AT THE RYAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

THE WILSON JONES ENDOWMENT FOR RYAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CAREER SUPPORT SERVICES

Alumnus Wilson Jones (’85) and his wife, Jane, donated $5 million to the college earlier this year to create a new career center in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. This generous gift will not only go towards the build out of a space that will serve to better prepare students for successful careers, but it will also fund the hiring of new staff and resources to support the college's growing student body. Working in conjunction with this gift, the Wilson Jones Endowment for Ryan College of Business Career Support Services will provide additional assistance to reach these goals and support services that promote career readiness.
 
G. BRINT RYAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN'S EXCELLENCE FUND

The Dean’s Excellence Fund also provides immediate, essential support to our students. This fund serves as a vital resource to help our students and campus respond to opportunities and challenges as they occur. When you support the Dean’s Excellence Fund, you support the strategic vision of the college by allowing the Dean to have flexibility in directing the use of resources to the priorities of the college during this difficult time.
 

G. BRINT RYAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT FUND

Frank Dudowicz was an ardent supporter of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. Before he passed away on May 1, 2022, one of his final requests was to have memorials be made to the Ryan College of Business Communications Support Fund, a testament to his ongoing efforts to be a positive force in the UNT community. Donations made to the Communications Support Fund aid Dudowicz’s most recent board efforts to increase brand awareness for the Ryan College of Business. Click here to honor Frank's memory with a gift.


PLP "25 IN A QUARTER" CAMPAIGN

UNT Professional Leadership Program (PLP) members, former members, and corporate partners and friends are invited to help develop the program's future leaders and their skills in servant leadership, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, ethical practice, problem solving, communications and teamwork.

As part of the inaugural "25 In a Quarter" Campaign, PLP will be setting out to raise $25,000 each fiscal quarter. To help kick off the campaign the PLP Board of Directors has pledged a generous “Leadership Gift” in the amount of $10,000. Now is your opportunity to support the PLP program and make an impact on the future of servant leadership. Click here to give today.

 

 

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