College of Engineering

The fast-growing UNT College of Engineering offers degree programs designed to meet industry needs while increasing the scope and impact of its research. Its programs continue to pioneer green technologies and establish the college as a pacesetter in surface engineering.

College of Engineering Dean’s Excellence Fund - By allowing the flexibility to support everything from student scholarships to travel expenses and professional development, this fund helps the college respond to the unforeseen needs of our students, faculty and staff that arise throughout the year.

College of Engineering Scholarships - The College of Engineering Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to the highest-performing students. This scholarship is awarded by the College of Engineering Scholarship Committee and all students enrolled in the college are eligible.

College of Engineering Student Emergency Fund - This fund helps support UNT College of Engineering students in financial crisis. The goal of this emergency fund is to keep students in financial crisis enrolled and progressing toward their degrees.

Computer Science and Engineering Department Student Success - This fund supports student success in computer science, computer engineering, information technology and cybersecurity.

Leaderboard

College and Division Donor Leaderboard

This leaderboard tracks donors by college and division

Rank	Department	Donors
1	Athletics	676
2	College of Music	303
3	College of Health and Public Service	135
4	G. Brint Ryan College of Business	134
5	College of Engineering	94
6	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences	78
7	College of Visual Arts and Design	64
8	College of Education	35
9	Student Affairs	34
10	UNT Libraries	34
11	College of Science	29
12	College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism	26
13	College of Information	11
14	Toulouse Graduate School	5
15	Honors College	4

Ended

$25,000

Power up the Melanie Leigh Wilson Dewey Memorial Scholarship

When the Melanie Leigh Wilson Dewey Memorial Scholarship acquires 25 donors it unlocks $25,000 from Robert Akl to the scholarship fund.

Completed

$15,000

Final Hour Power Hour - $15,000 Unlock

Fuel the final push! Between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM (CT) on Friday, if 15 donors make a gift to the College of Engineering, a generous $15,000 gift from Dr. Ram Dantu will be unlocked in support of student success and academic excellence. Every gift counts—let’s finish strong and make this hour powerful!

Completed

$10,000

Gardner Supercharged Power Hour

When 10 donors give to the College of Engineering in the first hour of Day of Giving, it unlocks $10,000 from Joy and Alan Gardner to fund ten computer science scholarships.

10 / 10 Donors

Completed

$100,000

The Hirsh Scholarship Supercharge

When listed scholarships acquires 100 donors, it unlocks a gift of $100,000 to a fund of the donor's choice.

100 / 100 Donors

Completed

$12,500

College of Engineering Road to 25

When the College of Engineering acquires 25 donors, it will unlock a gift of $12,500 from Harvey Wiggins to the Engineering Dean’s Excellence Fund.

25 / 25 Donors

Completed

$50,000

College of Engineering Road to 50

50 donors to the College of Engineering unlocks $50,000 from Mukund Krishna to create the R. Krishnawamy Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Biomedical Engineering.

50 / 50 Donors

Completed

Leaderboard

College and Division Dollars Raised Leaderboard

This leaderboard tracks dollar raised by college and division (not including challenge dollars)

Rank	Department	Raised
1	College of Engineering	$74,400.00
2	Athletics	$70,680.09
3	College of Music	$39,860.18
4	G. Brint Ryan College of Business	$21,096.67
5	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences	$16,706.00
6	College of Health and Public Service	$12,578.74
7	College of Science	$11,145.00
8	College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism	$7,690.00
9	College of Visual Arts and Design	$6,375.00
10	College of Education	$3,935.00
11	Student Affairs	$3,855.00
12	UNT Libraries	$2,300.00
13	College of Information	$1,843.00
14	Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS)	$450.00
15	Toulouse Graduate School	$155.00

Ended

$10,000

Ten by Twelve Challenge

Start your morning with momentum! If 10 donors make a gift to the College of Engineering by 12:00 PM (CT) on Friday, May 2, 2025, a generous pledge from Peter Ermish, member of the Dean’s Board of Councilors, will be added to the Engineering totals. Your gift—no matter the size—helps us secure critical funding before time runs out!

Completed

Match

Department of Computer Science & Engineering 2:1 Matching Gifts

Robert Akl will match 2:1 all gifts to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering made by faculty and staff up to $25,000.

$13,585 MATCHED

Ended

$25,000

College of Engineering Road to 100

When the College of Engineering acquires 100 donors, it unlocks $25,000 from Gordon England to the Engineering Dean’s Excellence Fund.

Completed

$1,000

Power Up the Mean Green Racing Team

When the Mean Green Racing team acquires a total $10,000 it will unlock an additional $1,000 gift from Angus McColl.

Completed

$25,000

College of Engineering Road to 75

When the College of Engineering acquires 75 donors, it will unlock $25,000 from Dr. Robert Akl to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering Excellence fund.

75 / 75 Donors

Completed

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