UNT College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

Live Nation recently hosted an exclusive mix-and-mingle for our UNT Event Management students—and it’s exactly the kind of experience that makes this program stand out.
Students got the chance to connect face-to-face with industry pros, gain real insight into the live events world, and start picturing what a career in this space can really look like. 

Feeling lucky to be a part of the CMHT Community! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

They’re CMHT majors now… but once they were just babies with big dreams 👶✨

The Farm Food Fashion Study Tour is back for Fall 2026 🌱
Students in CMHT 4001: Sustainable Food and Fiber will explore how agriculture, food systems, and fashion connect through real-world experiences. The tour includes visits to sustainable urban farms, cotton research centers, community markets, food distributors, and more.
Students will also participate in discussions and case studies built around the places and professionals they meet along the way.
Even better travel costs such as airfare, group transportation, lodging, and some meals are supported through the USDA-NIFA-HSI award.

Great conversations, great food, and great company.

Students had the opportunity to connect with faculty and leadership during our recent Dean’s Lunch, including time to engage with Mark Traynor, PhD ,Chair and Professor and The Robert Dedman Chair in Club Management in the Hospitality, Event & Tourism Management program at the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism.

Events like these create space for mentorship, conversation, and community beyond the classroom.

The lunch was hosted at Gateway Kitchen, learn more about dining experiences there through the link in our bio.

Happy Spring Break to the CMHT family at the University of North Texas 
Wishing students, faculty, staff, and alumni safe travels, time to relax, and a well-deserved break. We can’t wait to see everyone back soon refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong. 💚

Step inside The Club at Gateway ✨
From kitchen prep to final plate, our students run the show gaining real-world restaurant experience under the guidance of Chef Mark Traynor.

This isn’t just lunch, It’s hospitality in action.
Secure your seat through the link in our Instagram bio 🍽️

Please join us in welcoming Richard Honiball, EVP and Global Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), to the Merchandising and Digital Retailing Advisory Board at University of North Texas.

His global leadership and expertise in merchandising and marketing innovation will bring valuable perspective and real-world insight to students and faculty.

The College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism looks forward to the impact ahead. Welcome, Richard!

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Please join us in welcoming Jean-Emmanuel Shien, Global Director at UNIQLO, to the Merchandising and Digital Retailing Advisory Board at UNT.
His global leadership and expertise in retail innovation will bring valuable perspective and real-world insight to our students and faculty.
We’re excited for the impact ahead. Welcome, Jean!
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Step inside The Club at Gateway ✨

From kitchen prep to final plate, our students run the show gaining real-world restaurant experience under the guidance of Chef Mark Traynor.
This isn’t just lunch, It’s hospitality in action.
Secure your seat through the link in our Instagram bio 🍽️

When was the last time your Dean stepped into the kitchen?

This semester, students in Global Kitchen: A Culinary Journey, got to work with Dean Hawley as a guest chef. She brought leadership, excitement, and creativity to the experience. It’s not every day you see campus leadership being a part of hands-on learning. Students were thrilled to have her join in on the cooking with them and learned how to make Brazilian cuisine.  

Have you ever wanted to take Studio Art classes but didn’t want to take the prerequisites?

Now’s your chance. Enroll in Studio Art courses for Summer and Fall 2026 have prerequisites waived, making it easier than ever to dive into ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, metalsmithing, new media, and sculpture. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to create, this is it. Reach out to CVAD Advising for enrollment assistance and secure your spot.

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