DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas is celebrating indigenous languages in a series of events this fall as part of the United Nations’ International Year of Indigenous Languages. 

According to the UN’s Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 40 percent of the world’s estimated 6,700 languages are in danger of disappearing. 

A language is not only a means of communication, it’s intertwined with the cultures, histories and identities of the people who...

University of North Texas alumnus and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Greene returned to his alma mater today to cut the ribbon on a newly constructed residence hall named in his honor. 

UNT President Neal Smatresk spoke about Greene’s impact on the university when the UNT System Board of Regents approved the residence hall name last year. “This is about more than just Joe Greene’s football career,” Smatresk said. “His impact on UNT goes beyond the prowess that put him in multiple halls of fame, won Super Bowls and earned him 10 trips to the Pro...

The University of North Texas College of Health and Public Service is bringing experts together from across multiple disciplines to combat homelessness and criminal recidivism in rural communities. 

Subject matter experts in the departments of Public Administration, Rehabilitation and Health Services and ...

New technology will soon join the fight against credit card theft thanks to an invention by The University of North Texas Cyber Forensics Technology Lab, headed by Scott Belshaw, an associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, along with Michael Saylor, president of Cyber Defense Labs. 

The team, which includes a group of ...

DENTON (UNT), Texas —...

The University of North Texas Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program in Chile was recently awarded a 2019 Ocean Award by Boat International, a publisher of materials for boating enthusiasts.    

UNT was recognized for the creation of the ...

What: The STARTALK program offers a free intensive beginning Russian language course.

When: Applications must be submitted between Feb. 1–April 1. Application forms and instructions are available at https://worldlanguages.unt.edu/resources/startalk-program

Program dates are June 1–June 28 (Monday–Friday) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: UNT Language Building located at 108 Ave. A...

In April 2018, the University of North Texas became the first public university in the state to launch a collegiate esports program. Now, UNT continues to lead the way by becoming the first public university in Texas to offer scholarships for its esports gamers. Scholarships will be awarded to current players and recruits who show the exceptional talent and team dedication needed to play at the varsity level.

“We are serious about esports,” said UNT Vice President for Student Affairs Elizabeth With. “We already have one of the best...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — James "Jim" Berscheidt, an award-winning industry leader in marketing and communications strategy with nearly 20 years experience in higher education, was tapped to lead the chief communications and marketing unit at the University of North Texas.

Berscheidt, whose appointment is effective May 14, is charged with overseeing the university’s brand strategy and aligning communication strategies to best promote the university’s mission to increase UNT’s national reputation for academic and community excellence. He will...

What: Realizing Resistance, a “Star Wars” conference

When: 6 – 8 p.m. May 2 (Thursday); 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. May 3 (Friday) and May 4 (Saturday)

Where: May 2 at Denton County Brewing Company, 200 E. McKinney St., and May 3 –4 at UNT Willis Library, 1506 W. Highland St., Denton

Cost: Free, but registration is recommended at https://...