DENTON (UNT), Texas — With the total solar eclipse approaching, excitement grows within the University of North Texas community as they prepare to...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Dr. Kinshuk, professor and dean of the College of Information at the University of North Texas, recently was elected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for the iSchools consortium.
The iSchools organization, which is devoted to advancing the information field into the 21st century, is known as an esteemed international network comprising more than 120 university information schools worldwide – including UNT’s College of Information.
“I am pleased to join the Board of Directors for iSchools with the aim to support advancing the information...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Former United States Poet Laureate and renowned musician Joy Harjo visited the University of North Texas for a poetry reading, music performance and Q&A session. Her visit was part of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences’ (CLASS)...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas celebrated the spirit of Lunar New Year with cultural festivities highlighting traditions from East and Southeast Asia. Students, faculty and staff came together both on and off campus to enjoy traditional food, music and...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Online programs at the University of North Texas are among the top 50 in the nation, U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs announced this week.
U.S. News & World Report assessed 1,752 online bachelor's and master's degree programs and ranked 1,680 of them. The rankings were determined based on engagement, services, technologies, faculty credentials and training, as well as peer...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — After a decade of transformation, University of North Texas President Neal J. Smatresk today told the UNT community that he intends to resign the presidency Aug. 1, 2024, to focus on what he loves most — teaching and mentoring students.
Smatresk, who joined UNT in February 2014, said serving as UNT president has been the highlight of his career.
“When I first took on this role, I knew we had the potential to achieve great things, and because of the dedication, passion and hard work of our faculty and staff, we have flourished in ways that are nothing...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas officially unveiled the UNT One Stop this spring, signaling a dedicated commitment to enriching the overall student experience. The One Stop is a comprehensive initiative that brings together a range of expertise spanning the entire enrollment journey — from admissions to graduation.
The primary objective of the UNT One Stop is to enhance students' ability to navigate administrative processes and actively partner with them throughout their time at UNT. It provides admissions, student financial and student money management services...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — It’s been 100 years since the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, or King Tut, was unearthed near Luxor, Egypt. But Walt Roberts, a principal lecturer in the University of North Texas Department of History, sees ongoing potential for discovering more about the ruler’s short, mysterious life.
“The sarcophagus was the beginning of what we now call ‘Tutmania,’” said Roberts, who teaches a course on Ancient Egypt. “Before this time, nobody had even dreamed that Egypt had such a wealthy and...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — As Texas and other states across the country face a critical teacher shortage, the University of North Texas is training its students through immersive technology to meet the demand.
Through UNT’s Teach North Texas program, undergraduate students in the College of Science or those majoring in information technology are able to earn a teaching certificate alongside their degree. The innovative program prepares participants for teaching secondary...