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UNT students celebrate and share cultures ahead of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Students at the University of North Texas organized and attended multiple cultural celebrations ahead of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, which occurs annually each May.
May was officially designated Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month —...
Cultivating a buzz on campus with bee boxes
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A group of students, with the help of a grant through the We Mean Green Fund, are improving the ecosystem at the University of North Texas one bee box at a...
First-gen communication studies students forge bonds with alumni mentoring program
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas held its sixth annual COMM Alumni Mentoring Program (CAMP) this spring. The program, which matches current communication studies majors with department...
UNT Debate team attends global tournament, promoting student growth and cultural exchange
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas Debate team delivered an impressive performance at this year’s International Forensics Association (IFA) tournament in Dublin, Ireland — marking their first international competition.
“Every competitor...
UNT campuses draw crowds for spectacular once-in-a-lifetime event
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas, alongside the entire nation, observed a monumental event as millions turned their eyes to the skies to witness the total solar eclipse...
UNT celebrates Women's History Month to support leadership development and empowerment
DENTON (UNT), Texas — As Women’s History Month continues, the University of North Texas recognizes women's contributions while fostering an environment where every student feels empowered to pursue influential leadership roles.Women’s History Month originated from the labor movement of the...
UNT’s College of Information Dean Kinshuk Elected to iSchools Board of Directors
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...
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo shares creative vision through performance and dialogue
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)...
Lunar New Year festivities bridge cultural traditions on and off campus
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...
A leading university for online undergraduate and graduate programs
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...