Humanities
U.S. Diplomat to visit UNT April 10 to encourage students to pursue international careers
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Diplomat Julie Kavanagh will visit the University of North Texas to advise students on how they can work for the U.S. Department of State.
A UNT student’s language is disappearing. She and her classmates hope to prevent that.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
A University of North student trying to save her endangered language is getting some unique help keeping it alive.
UNT’s Fine Art Series features music, dance and innovative artwork
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Three upcoming events at the University of North Texas will feature the Paraguayan harp, breathtaking dance moves and a “factory” that reconnects people lost items.
UNT historian available for media interviews on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The United Nations General Assembly first proclaimed January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2005. Eunice Pollack, faculty member in UNT's Jewish and Israel Studies Program, will discuss the importance of the day.
UNT historian, political scientists comment on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
President Donald J. Trump has said that the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv will move to Jerusalem. Several UNT faculty will discuss topics related to the president's decision.
UNT student receives Rangel Graduate Fellowship from U.S. Department of State
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
The fellowship, given to 30 U.S. students, provides tuition, fees and stipends for a two-year master's degree program, mentoring from a current member of the Foreign Service and internships in Washington, D.C., and at a U.S. consulate or embassy overseas.
UNT debaters take top prize, win three divisions at Texas Intercollegiate Forensic Association Championship
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The championship tournament included 14 divisions. UNT students accumulated enough points for wins in preliminary rounds and participation in elimination rounds to win the award for best overall performance by a team.
Author of book on fight for marriage equality, plaintiffs to speak at UNT on the Square
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
The book, "Accidential Activists: Mark Phariss, Vic Holmes and Their Fight for Marriage Equality," was published by the UNT Press one year after author David Collins won the first-place Book Manuscript prize at UNT's Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference.
UNT establishes professorship in Jain studies
Thursday, September 7, 2017
A gift from the Jain Education and Research Foundation led to the creation of the professorship in UNT's Department of Philosophy and Religion.
UNT releases more than 100 free e-books on Texas and Oklahoma history
Thursday, August 31, 2017
The University of North Texas Libraries has released more than 100 free e-books for those wanting to learn more about Texas and Oklahoma history.