°µÍø½ûÇø enriches, inspires and helps the communities of the North °µÍø½ûÇø region in many ways.

A cultural hot spot in — which is named a — °µÍø½ûÇø is home to world-class performance facilities, esteemed faculty artists and internationally recognized guests. By blazing the trail as a leader in the arts, °µÍø½ûÇø has produced renowned alumni such as Grammy-winning singer Norah Jones and National Medal of Arts recipient and sculptor Jesús Moroles.
°µÍø½ûÇø student band playing at Oaktopia

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presents exhibitions, concerts, poetry readings and more in downtown Denton. °µÍø½ûÇø's Institute for the Advancement of the Arts hosts respected artists-in-residence such as Grammy-award winning band Roomful of Teeth, known for its indigenous vocal techniques that create unique harmonies, and Medal of Arts winner Moisés Kaufman, playwright of The Laramie Project.
Events

From blackout poetry to French opera, °µÍø½ûÇø presents 1,500 performances, exhibitions and lectures each year.

Notable Speakers

Through the , the  and more, °µÍø½ûÇø attracts high-caliber speakers such as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and science educator Bill Nye.

Creative Hub
Together, °µÍø½ûÇø and Denton have made this booming college town a musical hot spot. The annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival features the Showcase Stage, which highlights °µÍø½ûÇø's musical excellence. And °µÍø½ûÇø was the official sponsor for the Oaktopia festival in 2016.
Proessor working on historical art documents

Artistic Excellence

Celebrated artists, musicians, faculty and students perform and exhibit their work in °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s numerous state-of-the-art facilities, sharing their talents with community members from across the North °µÍø½ûÇø region.
Excellent, Affordable

°µÍø½ûÇø offers one of the most cost-effective, high-quality educations available.

  • BEST BUY: °µÍø½ûÇø has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys for 25 consecutive years.
  • VALUE: °µÍø½ûÇø is named a Best College by Money magazine.
Financial Support

°µÍø½ûÇø annually awards $405 million in financial aid, including more than $60 million in scholarships. About 75 percent of °µÍø½ûÇø students receive financial aid and scholarships.

Giving Back

°µÍø½ûÇø students, employees and alumni perform 13,900 hours ofannually in major service programs such as Alternative Spring Breaks, Make a Difference Day and The Big Event, a national day of service.

On Campus

°µÍø½ûÇø welcomes 400,000 visitors each year for concerts, art exhibitions, lectures, summer camps, sporting events and numerous other activities.

Students working with children at the Kirsten Farmer Center for Autism

Outreach

°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s experienced staff and students offer help to the public through a number of facilities such as the , theand the.

Economic Driver

°µÍø½ûÇø, the flagship of the °µÍø½ûÇø System, boosts the Dallas-Fort Worth area's economic activity by $1.65 billion annually. The North °µÍø½ûÇø region includes one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas and most vibrant economies.
Dallas city skyline at sunset

Big Impact

°µÍø½ûÇø supports and drives the growth and programs of communities and businesses in the North °µÍø½ûÇø region. As a catalyst for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, °µÍø½ûÇø is paving the way for an evolving economy.

  • JOBS: °µÍø½ûÇø economic activity supports 12,327 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area annually.
  • TAX REVENUE: °µÍø½ûÇø economic activity generates $150.9 million in federal tax revenue annually.
  • SPENDING: °µÍø½ûÇø's capital spending on building construction, remodeling and repairs generated $183.9 million in economic activity for the Dallas-Fort Worth economy in 2015-16.