Nest Builders promotes academic success, social connection, career development, and overall wellness for students. Throughout the term, students are prompted to connect with advisors, join tutoring sessions, attend financial coaching, and participate in other activities associated with student success. Participating students may earn awards to be applied to their financial aid for the following year if students maintain full-time status as they continue their undergraduate journey here at the University of North Texas.
Best Practices: What growth mindset strategies lead to a sense of belonging and self-efficacy for students?
Professional Development: What UNT professional development opportunities support growth mindset, retention, and student wellbeing?
Syllabus Development: How can the syllabus be used as a tool for creating a sense of belonging for students?
The Winners for 2024 are:
1st Place Graduate Winner ($5,000) – “Companions on a Journey: Human-Almond Relations in California” by Ben Larsen, Philosophy, Toulouse Graduate School
The Winners for 2023 are:
Here at UNT, we are extremely grateful for all of our exceptional faculty. We are proud of the difference they make in students' lives, and would like to recognize some of the most thanked teachers at our university.
Associate Professor
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology