Student Organizations

The majority of Mayborn students participate in one or more of our student organizations, all dedicated to specific areas of interest. Collectively, leaders from these groups come together to serve on the Mayborn's Student Council, a governing body that gives students the opportunity to work across disciplines and learn leadership.

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Ad Club
Ad Club is an organization that prepares students for careers in advertising. During our meetings, we show you everything from how to build a rockstar resume to how to land an internship.
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BEA
UNT's student club of the Broadcast Education Association connects students with practicing professionals; emphasizes industry ethics, diversity and inclusiveness; and promotes opportunities for excellence in leadership, community service and production.

Through their membership, students can also apply for more than $27,000 in annual scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students attending BEA-affiliated institutions.
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NABJ
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of African-American journalists, students, and media professionals.

The mission of the UNT NABJ chapter is to provide services and programs for journalism students of color so that they can excel in the field post-graduation.
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NAHJ
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is a Washington, D.C.-based organization dedicated to the advancement of Hispanic journalists in the United States and Puerto Rico.

The UNT chapter is for all students, professionals, followers and members of the University of North Texas.
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NPPA
The National Press Photographers Association is an American professional association made up of still photographers, television videographers, editors, and students in the journalism field.

At UNT, they are focused on creating community, growth and impact through photography.
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PRSSA
Founded in 1967, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications.

It advocates rigorous academic standards for public relations education, the highest ethical principles and diversity in the profession.
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SPJ
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its roughly 6,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts.

Student Managed Media

The majority of Mayborn students participate in one or more of our student organizations, all dedicated to specific areas of interest. Collectively, leaders from these groups come together to serve on the Mayborn's Student Council, a governing body that gives students the opportunity to work across disciplines and learn leadership.

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The student newspaper for the University of North Texas covers a variety of topics relevant to both students & area residents.
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Official student news source of the University of North Texas. Celebrating over 100 years in print. Digital first publication with NTDaily News, NtDaily Radio, North Texas Daily newspaper, and updated on all social medial platforms. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or our web site.
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Students Working On Our Profession, or SWOOP, is a student-run ad agency founded at the University of North Texas by Dr. Sheri Broyles and Bill Ford. We hire students on a semester-long basis to do real work for real clients for real money. The money received from our clients goes directly toward scholarships and awards for students.
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Hatch Visuals is a nonprofit, student-led photo agency at the University of North Texas that’s offered photography services to the DFW community. From photography services to event coverage, HATCH helps educate and train up and coming student photographers.
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Gravitas
Gravitas is an organization that prepares students for careers in advertising. During our meetings, we show you everything from how to build a rockstar resume to how to land an internship.
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Denton Community TV
The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism operates the City of Denton’s public access channel, Denton Community Television (DCTV). The station provides a media outlet for information and diverse points of view from the citizens of Denton on Charter Cable Channel 191 and Frontier FIOS Channel 39.