DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Computer science degrees from the University of North Texas College of Engineering ranked fourth in the country for the best annual return on investment value by PayScale.com.
According to the site, UNT computer science degrees have a 13.5 percent annual return on investment. Computer science majors have the best 20-year return on investment out of all the degrees the site ranks because of the high earning...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas' Logistics and Supply Chain Management program of the College of Business was ranked third in a new study of supply chain technology education by Software Advice, an online database providing research and reviews of software applications. UNT ranked highly due to its integration of new technology into the program.
"UNT is leading the way and is an exemplar for what a truly modern Supply Chain...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- David Wolf, a UNT alumnus with more than a decade of experience in higher education fundraising, will be named the new vice president for advancement at the University of North Texas.
"David will be a strong leader who can support and guide UNT's fundraising team," said UNT President Neal Smatresk. "His proven track record and expertise in increasing donor engagement and in leading successful campaigns will benefit UNT by continuing to strengthen relationships with our community and support for our university. As an alumnus, David knows firsthand the excellent...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas' Printing and Distribution Solutions department has won several awards and recognitions this year from professional organizations.
"Our staff focuses on quality through the entire printing process – from pre-press to binding to shipping," said Lora Connaughton, director of Printing and Distribution Solutions.
Printing and Distribution Solutions, which is part of UNT's University Relations, Communications and Marketing division, prints a variety...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- When University of North Texas political science major Zehra Hussain began participating in Model United Nations during her freshman year in high school, she realized how citizens in smaller, less developed nations have few resources for advocating for better healthcare.
"I decided I wanted to do a medical tract in college, but beyond the scope of clinical work. Combining my passion for politics with my desire to medically provide aid to those who are suffering globally creates my ideal career path," Hussain said....
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- High-achieving juniors in the Gainesville Independent School District are now guaranteed admission to the University of North Texas through UNT's Eagle Advantage program.
Juniors in Gainesville ISD who rank in the top 20 percent of their class will earn guaranteed admission to UNT. In addition, this year's Gainesville ISD seniors who rank in the top 20 percent will be grandfathered into the program, receiving...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas was ranked in the top 50 sustainable universities by The Princeton Review's 2015 edition of "Guide to 353 Green Colleges." This is the fifth year UNT has been included in the guide.
The guide recognizes institutions of higher education in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation. The guide is released...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- High-achieving juniors in the Denton Independent School District are now guaranteed admission to the University of North Texas through UNT's Eagle Advantage program.
Juniors in Denton ISD who rank in the top 20 percent of their class will earn guaranteed admission to UNT. In addition, this year's Denton ISD seniors who rank in the top 20 percent will be grandfathered into the program, receiving automatic admission...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Drew Zaremba, University of North Texas Jazz Studies graduate student, won the $10,000 top prize in UNT's second annual Sherman/Barsanti Inspiration Awards April 7. Zaremba won for his work as founder and composer for the Unity Orchestra, a large-scale ensemble of classical and jazz musicians.
"Writing for big ensembles is my primary passion," Zaremba said.
The orchestra consists of more than 50 musicians. Zaremba plans to use the prize...
What: The University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra and Grand Chorus, with David Itkin and Jerry McCoy, conductors, will end their spring 2015 season with a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs.
When: 8 p.m. April 29 (Wednesday).
Where: Winspear Performance Hall at UNT's Murchison Performing Arts Center, located on the north side of Interstate 35E at North Texas Boulevard.
Tickets: $10...