DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Adam D. Fein, an industry leader in online and innovative education with nearly 20 years experience, was tapped to oversee digital strategy and innovation at the University of North Texas as it seeks to become a global leader in online learning experiences and educational technology.

Fein, whose appointment is effective Nov. 1, will lead the university’s key initiatives in educational technology, online and blended learning. He is charged with identifying new directions and opportunities to improve UNT’s academic quality, reach and performance in the...

What: Mad Women, a University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism panel featuring local, female changemakers in the advertising industry.

When/Where: 6 - 8 p.m. Nov. 8 (Thursday) in the Lyceum of the UNT Union, located at 1155 Union Circle Dr. in Denton.

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What: A special series of events Nov. 12 – 14 at the University of North Texas is exploring the ways in which changes in population, technology and disasters alter how companies and other organizations create protections and safeguards against risk.

The programs will detail how self-driving vehicles are changing the auto-insurance marketplace, job opportunities for Millennials and Generation Z, and disaster preparedness, management and recovery. Part of Risk Management and Insurance Week at UNT, the events are hosted by the UNT...

What: Mediating Change conference

When: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Nov. 1 (Thursday) and 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 (Friday)

Where: Various locations on campus at University of North Texas, Denton; See conference website for detailed agenda and locations.

Who: BlackStar Film Festival founder Maori Karmael Holmes, documentary filmmakers PJ Raval and Curran Nault and scholars from UNT and other universities will...

DENTON (UNT), Texas – Whether it’s commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s pioneering monster tale, “Frankenstein,” or a family-friendly trick-or-treat experience, the University of North Texas is hosting a ghoulish mix of events this October.

University scholars will explore the portrayal of monsters and costume design in pop culture and offer the community festive outings to celebrate Halloween. Even a Halloween stroll through campus is extra fun knowing Online-Bachelor-Degrees.com included UNT among its picks for...

DENTON (UNT), Texas – As a new mom, University of North Texas educational psychology associate professor Wendy Middlemiss was dissatisfied with information on safe infant sleep. She made infant sleep research a priority and dedicated years of study to best practices for parents when it comes to bedtime for babies. 

Each year, the CDC estimates there are 3,500 sleep-related deaths among babies in the U.S. October is National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome...

The University of North Texas will celebrate its homecoming this year with a week’s worth of Mean Green spirit activities for students, the community and alumni from around the world. With more than 38,000 students and 407,000 alumni, UNT is the largest and most comprehensive university in North Texas.

“The homecoming crew has been working really hard to make sure this year’s events are more inclusive, accessible, impactful and fun,” said Cheltzie Miller-Bailey, the...

What: Comeback Trail 5K

When: 2 p.m. Oct. 21 (Sunday)

Where: Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco

Who: The University of North Texas College of Health and Public Service’s Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is partnering with Baylor Scott & White Institute for...

There are an estimated 7,000 languages spoken all over the world. It is possible that as many as half of those languages will be gone by the end of the century. University of North Texas College of Information associate professor Sadaf Munshi wants to learn everything about Mankiyali before it is gone.

“The National Science Foundation awarded us a $284,000 grant to document and preserve Mankiyali, a severely endangered language,” Munshi said. “The language exhibits a number...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A special course at the University of North Texas College of Business is giving students the opportunity to underwrite and “sell” grade insurance in their classroom.

Yu-Luen Ma and Nat Pope, professors in the risk management and insurance program, developed the award-winning ...