If you are looking to a make a difference, you’ve come to the right place.

Join the College of Public Affairs and Community Service where it is our mission to strengthen communities through education, scholarship and engagement. With seven academic departments and several centers, institutes and professional programs, PACS is transforming the quality of life and becoming the “go-to” resource for community issues in Texas. Students from our college are prepared for a variety of careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Our alumni can be found working in a wide range of settings such as, Federal Emergency Management Administration, Child Protective Services, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, U.S. Department of State, Peace Corps, Texas Youth Commission and many others.



Bold Ideas and Big Changes

The College of Public Affairs & Community Service (PACS) has a long history of social entrepreneurship and community outreach. In fact, PACS grew from these ideals with a mission focused on providing students opportunities to strengthen community through their educational experiences.

Our hope is that you will use this high-impact fund to develop and implement bold ideas that strengthen and transform communities.

Learn how you can make an impact!

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service is proud of our many graduates who crossed the stage this year.  On May 10th roughly 70 doctoral and master’s degree candidates from PACS attended the UNT commencement ceremony.  The following day May 11th, PACS was represented by...

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Solar Boost from PACS MPA Alumna

Jena Maharramov, a College of Public Affairs and Community Service alumna with the MPA program founded Singularity Solar Energy.  Through a collaborative effort with Habitat for Humanity of Denton County and Singularity Solar Energy she is helped get solar panels installed at a house on Lakey Street in the City of Denton.  PACS is proud of Jena's commitment to the community and sustainability efforts here in North Texas.   Learn more about how she is utilizing the public...



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