DENTON, Texas (UNT) – A psychology professor at the University of North Texas will join a White House panel dedicated to helping Latinas succeed in education.

Yolanda Flores Niemann, UNT professor of psychology, was invited by the White House to take part in the summit, Fulfilling America’s Future: Latinas in the U.S., on Oct. 21 (Friday). Niemann will participate in the panel Latinas in Education: Reaching Our Full Potential.

“I am honored and thrilled to discuss this issue on a national stage,” Niemann said. “Latinas play a critical role in our country and...

The first of three scheduled televised debates for the 2016 presidential election is set for next week, when the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, debates the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, at 8 p.m. (Central) Sept. 26 (Monday) at Hofstra University in Hempstad, N.Y.   

Michael Carroll, director of the University of North Texas Economics Research Group, says the debates can be an...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Even after a teenager or adult enters a center for substance misuse, his or her immediate family members may not understand how to relate to him or her. The family may walk on eggshells in talking with their loved one, be afraid of what may happen when he or she leaves treatment or feel uncertain of the person's new role in the family after becoming sober.

At the fourth University of North Texas Recovery Conference Sept. 21-22 (Wednesday-Thursday),...

What: “European Jews, Israel, and Antisemitism” — A lecture by Michael Brenner, the director of American University’s Center for Israel Studies, Presented by the University of North Texas Jewish and Israel Studies Program

When: 4:30 p.m. March 7 (Monday)

Where: Room 255 of UNT’s Eagle Student Services Center, 1147 Union Circle

Cost: Free...

What: "Millennial Vote 2016" -- A lecture at the University of North Texas by Alexander Heffner, host of "The Open Mind" on PBS and special correspondent covering the millennial vote for PBS' "Need to Know" in 2012. Sponsored by UNT's Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism

When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11 (Thursday)

Where: Room...

What: "The Laundering of Anti-Semitism under Universal Public Values" -- A lecture at the University of North Texas by Irwin Cotler, international human rights lawyer and former Canada Minister of Justice and Attorney General. Presented by UNT's Jewish and Israel Studies Program and Division of Student Affairs.

When: 7 p.m. Dec. 1 (Tuesday)

Where: UNT's Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Boulevard

Cost: $5 payable at the door. Free for UNT students with identification.

Contact: Jewish...

What:     "We Can’t Stop Racism If We Can’t Talk About It" — The annual Fall Forum

                 presented by the University of North Texas College of Public Affairs and

                 Community Service. Featuring musician, author and entrepreneur Simon

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DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Which personality characteristics and other qualities in a person lead to the best relationships for that person, as well as for his or her romantic partner?

University of North Texas doctoral psychology student Jennifer Farrell is recruiting 125 couples to take part in a study examining different aspects of romantic relationships among adults. The Study of Adult Romantic Relationships will focus on couples who have dated for at least six months, including engaged couples who are not yet married.

Both partners in a couple must be at least 18 years old and...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- John Ishiyama, University Distinguished Research Professor of political science at the University of North Texas, has received the Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Political Science Association.

Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 13,000 members in more than 80 countries. The APSA Distinguished Teaching Award honors an outstanding contribution to undergraduate and graduate teaching of...

DENTON, Texas (UNT) — Eric Coleman, lecturer in the UNT Department of Criminal Justice with expertise in campus safety, security administration and police response, is available to discuss a shooting reported today at a Naval Reserve Center, near a community college in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Coleman is a former associate vice president for campus safety and...