What is EPIC?
EPIC stands for Empowering Personal Interactions in the Community, and we aim to support neurotypical and neurodivergent young adults, 18 and up, in social, philanthropic, and learning opportunities through community-based events.
Social events consist of community outings for game nights, movie nights, sharing meals at restaurants or to take advantage of various community events in Denton and surrounding towns.
Philanthropic events are planned in accordance with community need and current participant interest.
Learning events include a teaching and application portion focused on general skills such as stress management, nutrition, or goal setting.
Who will enjoy EPIC events?
- individuals who are 18 or older
- those who have the desire to be with peers in a social setting
- those with functional communication to socialize with their peers
- individuals who require minimal assistance with activities of daily living
- those who can self-regulate or recognize and communicate sensory or emotional dysregulation
EPIC Social Media
You can find UNT EPIC on our Instagram page - @unt_epic
You can also reach out to us via email - untepic@unt.edu
Through these, you can find more information about our events and what they look like!

Program Coordinator- Lauren Mathews, M.S., CCC-SLP
Graduate Student Assistant - Bethany Shaffer, B.S.
Graduate Student Assistant - Makayla Kubasiak, B.S.
Fall 2025 Events List
- Movie Night: Toy Story on 09/16 - Join us at the Denton Cinemark 14 to watch Toy Story for the 30th anniversary! click here to sign up
- Denton Comic Art Exposition on 09/27 - This will be a weekend event full of comic and anime-related fun at the Denton Civic Center! click here to sign up
- Blocktober Party & Pumpkin Drop on 10/01 - Join us as we celebrate the beginning of Denton's Halloween festivities at the Denton Civic Center! click here to sign up
- Movie Night: E.T. on 10/22 - We will be watching this Halloween classic at Eastside by the Denton Square! click here to sign up
- Life Skills Seminar on 11/3 - Join us at Wooten Hall as we have a guest speaker present about a life skills topic! click here to sign up
- Community Garden on 11/18 - We will be volunteering at the UNT Community Garden by Crumley Hall to help weed, harvest, and plant! click here to sign up
- Denton Holiday Lighting Festival on 12/6 - Join us at the Denton Square as we celebrate the beginning of Denton's holiday festivities! click here to sign up