Humanities
UNT evolutionary historian’s research links sodium toxicity to health concerns in Black communities
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Research by University of North Texas professor Constance B. Hilliard has uncovered a possible cause of key health issues among American individuals of African descent.
Hilliard, an African evolutionary historian in UNT’s Department of History, found that certain illnesses common in many Black American communities — like hypertension and kidney disease — may be explained by unique genetic variations. Hilliard’s research is detailed in her book Ancestral Genomics: African American...
Connecting ancient beliefs to today's understanding of eclipses
DENTON (UNT), Texas — With the total solar eclipse approaching, excitement grows within the University of North Texas community as they prepare to witness the phenomenon alongside the broader region....
A century later, King Tut’s tomb continues to intrigue history scholars
DENTON (UNT), Texas — It’s been 100 years since the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, or King Tut, was unearthed near Luxor, Egypt. But Walt Roberts, a principal lecturer in the University of North Texas Department of History, sees ongoing potential for discovering more about the ruler’s short, mysterious life.
“The sarcophagus was the beginning of what we now call ‘Tutmania,’” said Roberts, who teaches a course on Ancient Egypt. “Before this time, nobody had even dreamed that Egypt had such a wealthy and...
UNT named HSI Leader by Fulbright Program
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is one of 43 Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide to be named a Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S....
UNT geographers exploring technology’s influence on urban forest management and planning
DENTON (UNT), Texas — It’s no secret that urban trees can have tremendous benefits for people, reducing exposure to poor air quality and bringing relief from excessive heat.
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Iconic Civil Rights Leader and Ambassador Andrew Young added to 2022 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Ambassador Andrew Young, one of the nation’s most iconic civil rights leaders and aide to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., will join the 2022 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, hosted by the University of North Texas Frank W. and Sue...
International team led by UNT receives $1.2M to develop governance mechanisms for book usage data sharing
DENTON (UNT), Texas — An international team led by University of North Texas scholars has been awarded another $1.2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to develop core scholarly infrastructure for the community governed sharing of quality, interoperable, open access book usage data....
Belarusian poet named winner of UNT’s 2022 Rilke Prize
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Belarusian poet Valzhyna Mort has been named the winner of the 2022 ...
Documentary from UNT Mayborn professor features efforts to reduce domestic violence in rural Texas counties
What: Screening of Beyond Conviction, a 30-minute documentary produced by Thorne Anderson, Mayborn Endowed Chair for Narrative and Multimedia Storytelling in UNT’s ...
Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference recognizes nation’s top writers through annual contests
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The 2021 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference has announced the winners of its annual writing contests, which highlight some of the nation’s most outstanding journalists.
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