DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- Philanthropist Paul Voertman, former owner of the city's iconic Voertman's Bookstore, will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of North Texas. Voertman will be presented with the degree May 13 (Friday) during the annual University-wide Commencement at Apogee Stadium, located at 1251 S. Bonnie Brae in Denton. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
"Paul's devotion to the arts, to UNT and our spirit of creativity knows no bounds. Because of his generosity, our students...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Danny Armitage has been named the new Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services at the University of North Texas.
"Danny brings a wealth of expertise with him," said Vice President for Student Affairs Elizabeth With,. "He has so much experience that there is no learning curve with him. There is a lot for him to do with a new residence hall in the works and he can hit the ground running. He truly is a great addition to student affairs and all of UNT."
Armitage spent more than 30 years at the University of Memphis, serving in many roles within student...
What: Reading and presentation by UNT Associate Professor of English Miroslav Penkov, a 2012-2013 IAA Faculty Fellow. He will be reading excerpts from his recently published novel "Stork Mountain" and provide images and commentary from his time in Bulgaria researching for the book.
When: May 5 (Thursday),
Presentation on research at 7 p.m., followed by the Reading at 7:30 p.m.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton
Cost: Free
A young Bulgarian immigrant returns to the country of his...
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – UNT Press is set to be honored April 30 (Saturday) with an award from the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.
"I'm pleased that the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has honored the University of North Texas Press for its commitment to publishing the finest Texas Ranger history," said Ronald Chrisman, director of UNT Press. "It is a testament to our authors as well, honoring their dedicated research and writing to bring the story of the Texas Rangers to a wider audience through our publications."
Those who decided on the honor said they are grateful...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- More than 4,200 students are expected to receive degrees from the University of North Texas during the spring 2016 commencement ceremonies, which includes UNT's University-wide Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. May 13 (Friday) at Apogee Stadium, located at 1251 S. Bonnie Brae.
Steven Davidson, former U.S. Army sergeant and UNT alumnus, will...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – U.S. News and World Report recently ranked several University of North Texas graduate school programs as some of the finest in the nation. In all, seven UNT graduate programs made the top 50 list for 2017 Best Graduate Schools. Among those with high rankings are:
In January, U.S. News and...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Ernest Kuehne Jr. was presented the inaugural Wings of Eagles Presidential Award by UNT President Neal Smatresk on April 16 at the Wingspan Gala.
The Wings of Eagles Presidential Award celebrates creativity, spirit and innovation at UNT. It is awarded to an alumnus or friend of the University who embodies what UNT represents: engagement, generosity and affinity. It is the most prestigious award presented by the president to someone who has made a transformative impact on the university.
Kuehne graduated from UNT with a political science degree in 1966 and...
What: Reading and presentation by UNT Associate Professor of English Miroslav Penkov, a 2012-2013 IAA Faculty Fellow. He will be reading excerpts from his recently published novel "Stork Mountain" and provide images and commentary from his time in Bulgaria researching for the book.
When: May 5 (Thursday),
Presentation on research at 7 p.m., followed by the Reading at 7:30 p.m.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton
Cost: Free
A young Bulgarian immigrant returns to the country of his...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A University of North Texas broadcast student will visit the White House April 28 for the first College Reporter Day, an opportunity for student reporters to discuss issues relevant to college campuses with senior administration officials.
Jessy Diamba, a 20-year-old junior broadcast and digital journalism major in the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, will join a select group of other student reporters from around the nation for a day full of briefings and events at the White House, including a briefing...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The year was 1940, the school was named North Texas Teachers College and the notion of a wide-ranging music collection was in the works. The collaboration of Wilfred Bain, dean of the music school, school administrators and Columbia University recruit Anna Harriet Heyer would evolve into one of the largest educational music libraries in Texas and aid as a productive training-ground for many successful music librarians. The library, now called the University of North Texas Music Library, will celebrate its 75th anniversary April 22 (Friday) and April 23 (Saturday)...