Social Science
UNT student named finalist for Truman Scholarship
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Katherine Lester, a senior geography major at UNT, is one of 199 college and university students in the nation to be selected as a finalist for a 2013 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Lester is one of nine students from Texas colleges and universities named as finalists for this year’s scholarships.
UNT to present Middle East Peace Conference
Friday, March 1, 2013
“The Middle East: A New Era?” will focus on the economic, political, social and education transformations in Middle Eastern nations after the Arab Spring. The conference will take place March 22 and 23 (Friday and Saturday) at UNT’s Gateway Center.
UNT Libraries to present UNT Speaks Out on Alzheimer’s and dementia
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A UNT professor, UNT Health Science Center professor and a psychology doctoral candidate will speak on different aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, including research, caregiving and the fear of dementia.
College of Information to host national conference
Friday, February 8, 2013
More than 500 information scholars, researchers and practitioners will gather in Fort Worth Feb. 12-15 as the UNT College of Information hosts the annual iConference.
UNT presents exhibit to honor Texas women
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The UNT Libraries’ Archives and Rare Books presents “Revealing Texas Women," a free exhibit open to the public through the spring 2013 semester. It explores the overlooked female experience in Texas and the women who paved a new path.
UNT to host McNair conference
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Approximately 125 McNair Scholars will give oral presentations of their original research at the 15th Annual Texas National McNair Scholars Research Conference at UNT Feb. 15-17. UNT’s McNair program is celebrating its 20th anniversary this academic year and has served 246 students, including 31 this academic year.