DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is defying national higher education trends with more than 3% growth, according to the latest enrollment numbers.

The rise is no surprise for President Neal Smatresk as, under his direction, the university has doubled down on its commitment to graduating more students, faster, with degrees that work.

This afternoon, Smatresk outlined UNT’s commitment to the future in a State of the University address to more than 700 university administrators, faculty, staff and student leaders. His vision matched the university’s consistent approach to providing students with a challenging and diverse education found only at a Tier One national research university while surrounding them with a supportive environment. The UNT difference is in a community dedicated to helping students discover what they can achieve.