DENTON (UNT), Texas - Former Army Sgt. Steven Davidson, a University of North Texas alumnus and 2012 Army Times Soldier of the Year who saved a fellow service member’s life, will deliver the keynote address at UNT’s annual University-wide Commencement. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. May 13 (Friday) at UNT’s Apogee Stadium, located at 1251 S. Bonnie Brae in Denton.
As the keynote commencement speaker, Davidson will give an inspirational address to graduates,...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- HKS Inc., one of the largest architectural firms in the U.S., has been named as lead architect, in association with design architect Lake|Flato Architects, for the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design's new building.
HKS Inc. is known for creating state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly structures that promote a sense of community. The firm has worked on such notable developments as the American Airlines Center and the W Dallas–Victory Hotel and Residences in...
What: Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author and inventor, will speak April 6 (Wednesday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series.
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Avenue D in Denton
Ticket info: Student tickets go on sale Feb. 29 (Monday) at 9 a.m. General public tickets go on sale March 4 (Friday) at 9 a.m. Tickets are free for UNT students and $5 for student guests; $10 for UNT staff, faculty and alumni; and...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- When Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu tore his right ACL during the last part of the 2015 regular season -- after suffering the same injury in December 2013 -- he said he would not rush his physical rehabilitation this time. Mathieu acknowledged that he did not play his best during the 2014 season because he did not return fully healed.
A new University of North Texas study will determine the effectiveness of different psychological interventions in improving athletes' physical rehabilitation after...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — University of North Texas students are marking a year-long winning streak with another first-place win at a major logistics contest. Four students took the top award from the 35th Annual Operation Stimulus Case Competition, hosted by the Denver Transportation Club Feb. 4 – 6. Competitors were challenged to step in as the hypothetical managing team for an underperforming warehouse facing multiple issues, such as budgeting, managing inventory, safety and improving operations.
"There is no room for error in this...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas means business this spring when it takes innovative programs and events in fields like hospitality, retail and logistics beyond the classroom. Events and workshops take place on the UNT campus in Denton, unless otherwise noted. To reserve media passes, contact Monique.Bird@unt.edu or 940-369-7782.
The Executive + Scholar Lecture Series will be headlined by digital retail executive John Koryl, president of Neiman Marcus Stores and Online, in a Q&A about...
What: Saturday Series, an interactive storytime program demonstrating how children can improve their public speaking and creative movement skills sponsored by the University of North Texas.
When: 1-3 p.m. March 12 (Saturday).
Where: UNT Art Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton.
Parking: Guests can park for free near the Art Building on Mulberry and Welch. Parking is not allowed in the green spaces, which are reserved.
Cost: Free.
More information:...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas is ranked among the nation's 115 top-tier research universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education™ released Monday (Feb. 1).
This achievement is commonly considered the most significant step in the evolution of a research university and marks a key milestone in UNT's commitment toward national prominence.
"We moved up in the Carnegie classifications by staying true to our roots as an institution focused on creativity as expressed through our research, scholarship and educational...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Libraries is working to bring more than 100 out-of-print books back to life. Thanks to a $95,599 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor under the new Humanities Open Book Program, the UNT Libraries will digitize 146 books and make those available for free as e-books.
"UNT is a well-established player in digital libraries and publishing," said...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Moot Court members Taylor Ledford, a recent graduate from San Antonio, and Eryn Mascia, a junior from Trophy Club, took first place for their written appellate brief at the American Collegiate Moot Court Association National Championship Tournament. The competition was held this month at California State University at Long Beach.
During a moot court, a simulation of an appellate court's proceedings, teams of two students...