What: Black History Month concert Gospel Meets Jazz, featuring University of North Texas College of Music faculty Brad Leali, saxophone; Tanya Darby, trumpet; Lynn Seaton, bass; Pat Coil, piano and Ed Soph, drums. The faculty will be joined by Morse Street Baptist Church Gospel Choir, directed by Bobby Hicks Jr. along with Frederick Nichelson, bass; Paul Lees, piano; Patrick Johnson, organ; Corey Berry, drums; and Michael Smith, guitar. The event will also feature remarks from Morse Street’s pastor Larry Willis and poetry reading by Leali’s son Jomei Leali.
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DENTON (UNT), Texas — While concentrating on a classroom lesson or assignment, most elementary and secondary school students have learned to filter out typical background noise, such as other students walking by the classroom door or sounds from outside. But students with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have difficulty with auditory filtering — the ability to process speech, complete tasks and function in the presence of background noise.
Erin Schafer, associate professor in the University of North Texas’ Department of Audiology and...
Randy Bomer, chair of the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Texas at Austin, has been named the new dean of the College of Education at the University of North Texas.
“Randy Bomer provides the knowledge and leadership to continue the momentum and excellence in the College of Education, which was recently ranked No. 16 in the nation for its online graduate education program by U.S. News and World Report,” said Finley Graves, provost and vice president for academic affairs at UNT.
Bomer begins his position Aug. 1. He will replace Bertina Combes,...
This Friday (Jan. 20), Donald J. Trump will become the 45th president of the United States after taking the oath of office at the Capitol. Shortly afterward, the newly sworn-in president will give his inaugural address.
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What: Groundbreaking for the construction and renovation of the Art Building for the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas
When: 1 p.m. Jan. 24 (Tuesday)
Where: Art Building, Lightwell Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton
DENTON (UNT), Texas - University of North Texas officials will break ground at 1 p.m. Jan. 24 (Tuesday) on a new four-...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Many hospitals require employees to get yearly flu vaccinations, to protect patients from contracting the flu and to reduce the number of sick days that employees use.
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DENTON (UNT), Texas - Marcus Young, a University of North Texas assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is part of a new project aimed at improving superconductive wires.
Young is collaborating with...
What: Faculty Dance Concert: Standing on Shoulders, featuring original dance works choreographed by guest artist William “Bill” Evans and teachers from the Department of Dance and Theatre at the University of North Texas.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 9-11 (Thursday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. Feb. 12 (Sunday).
Where: University Theatre, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building.
Cost:...
What: Currents: A Survey of Recent Works, an exhibition of ceramics from retiring University of North Texas associate professor Jerry Austin.
When: Feb. 8 (Wednesday) to March 4 (Friday) at UNT on the Square. The reception will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9 (Thursday).
Hours: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays
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During the last few months, you may have faced struggles in your personal and professional life — but if you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan, your overall mood is probably positive on Monday mornings, thanks to the team exceeding expectations with a winning record and a spot in the playoffs.
Trent Petrie, University of North Texas professor of psychology and director of the...