DALLAS – UNT Dallas was among 209 NAIA institutions that were awarded Champions of Character Five-Star Award for the 2023-24 year. This is the first time the Trailblazers have been tabbed as a Gold Star University, the highest achievement a member institution can earn.
 
Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earn points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.
 
Learn more about the Five-Star Award, click here.