Education
John Ishiyama, University Distinguished Research Professor of political science at the University of North Texas, has received the Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Political Science Association.
The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Prep Live Clinic from the National Strength and Conditioning Association will prepare budding strength and conditioning coaches for the exam required for their future careers. The exam meets a new requirement by the NCAA to certify strength and conditioning coaches.
Tommy Vinh Bui, a master's student in library science in the University of North Texas' College of Information, has been named a 2015 Spectrum Scholar by the American Library Association.
Nearly 300 individuals are expected to attend the University of North Texas' annual "Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 25 (Saturday).
This summer, 15 students at the University of North Texas will travel to Romania with UNT Educational Psychology Lecturer Julie Leventhal to try a preventative approach to human traffickin.
The University of North Texas has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the leading institutions for Hispanics in the United States. UNT is included in the May issue of The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine.
Juniors in Mansfield ISD who rank in the top 20 percent of their class will earn guaranteed admission to UNT. In addition, this year's Mansfield ISD seniors who rank in the top 20 percent will be grandfathered into the program, receiving automatic admission to UNT.
Texas high school students will gather July 26-31 at Camp Grady Spruce, near Possum Kingdom State Park, for a week of outdoor activities and lessons on natural resource management, sustainability, ranching, hunting, land entrepreneurship, leadership and communication.
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 automatic admission to UNT.
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 to UNT.
