University of North Texas 
WHY MAYBORN?
Interested in pursuing an education that can put you at the heart of the story? Start
by investigating the Mayborn School.
AN ELITE EDUCATION
The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at UNT is among the nation's top schools for journalism and mass communication, with undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare students for careers in print & digital journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising, public relations and photojournalism.
The Mayborn faculty brings more than 400 years of combined experience in real-world settings to our classrooms to inform and inspire our more than 1,000 students. And Mayborn alumni live and work at the heart of some of the world's leading media and communications companies.
PRACTICAL TRAINING IN WORKING JOURNALISM
The Mayborn School delivers real professional training, meaning that our students not only study and learn, they actually work in the many exciting areas of journalism and mass communication.
Through our student-run media agencies, students do real work for real clients, learning from seasoned professionals and gaining practical experience that delivers a competitive edge in the job market.
Check out a few ways Mayborn students learn through real-world professional opportunities by watching these videos on our YouTube channel:
REAL STORIES FROM REAL STUDENTS ABOUT STUDENT LIFE AT THE MAYBORN
Students from the Mayborn's AGenZ student-managed public relations agency reached out to fellow students to share stories about life at the Mayborn School on our Mayborn Memoirs podcast series.
Listen as Mayborn students discuss what makes learning at the Mayborn such a powerful experience.
WE'VE BEEN TRAINING TOP JOURNALISTS FOR THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY
The Mayborn School recently celebrated 75 years of teaching journalism excellence at the University of North Texas.
With a history rooted in tradition, the Mayborn today looks to the future, building on faculty research and connections to industry to produce graduates who have a breadth and depth of knowledge and skill.
Organizations and Activities that supplement classroom learning
The Mayborn School supports many student organizations that give students opportunities
to delve deeper into areas of interest or specialization.
Our student organizations are regularly recognized as among the best in the nation and provide students with valuable connections, mentorship opportunities and the chance to learn from alumni and other working professionals.
Our student organizations are regularly recognized as among the best in the nation and provide students with valuable connections, mentorship opportunities and the chance to learn from alumni and other working professionals.
Tour the Mayborn
Tour our facilities — no matter where you are.
Walk our halls with a guided tour, visit one of our Broadcast Studios, and see where
our student producers and reporters work on real-time news assignments in our Broadcast
News Lab.
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN AT THE MAYBORN
Check out these mini-lectures from Mayborn faculty in each of our five core academic tracks.
Ready to learn even more? Connect with us today.
If you’re planning a career that can take you places and put you at the heart of any story, reach out and let us know.
Schedule a briefing with one of our new student advisors to discover what makes the Mayborn School different and how your education can take shape.