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UNT grad students inspire growth, creativity in middle schoolers with Writers in the School program
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A unique collaboration between University of North Texas graduate students and the Denton Independent School District is encouraging local middle-schoolers to build their writing skills and explore their creativity.
The Writers in the School (WITS) program was introduced at Calhoun Middle School in Fall 20...
New approach in UNT math classes takes on COVID-related learning loss
DENTON (UNT), Texas —The University of North Texas is addressing pandemic-related math learning challenges with the addition of two recently established support classes.
“We’re working to make sure our students don’t fall further behind,” said Rudi Thompson, assistant vice president of digital strategy and innovation and co-director of Teach North Texas. “We need to offer interventions like these courses to ensure our students stay on track.”
MATH 340 and 350 classes are designed to support students who did...
UNT’s new president looks to future as more than 46,000 students enroll for fall
DENTON (UNT), Texas — With more than 46,000 (46,309) students enrolled this fall and nearly 13,000 (12,908) degrees awarded in the 2023-24 academic year, UNT continues to be the educational engine driving economic growth for the North Texas region.
“UNT is uniquely positioned to make a transformative difference for our entire campus community and businesses, industries, and civic organizations throughout North Texas and across Texas,” said UNT President Harrison Keller, Ph.D. “As the largest public university in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and the third largest in the state, UNT is...
UNT marks Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural events and showcases
DENTON (UNT), Texas — As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, University of North Texas faculty, students and staff prepare to spotlight the many diverse cultures and countries this federally recognized month celebrates.
National Hispanic Heritage Week was established in 1...
$2M endowment fund to provide scholarships for accounting students
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas is announcing the renaming and endowment of its esteemed Accounting Scholars Program, now known as the...
UNT historian curates London exhibit celebrating 19th century Indian caregivers
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A new permanent museum exhibition in London is bringing a University of North Texas professor’s research on traveling Indian ayahs, or domestic caregivers, to life.
Arunima Datta, assistant professor in UNT’...
UNT unveils dynamic duo: new K-9s boost safety and community ties on campus
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas has recently welcomed new paws on duty to the UNT Police Department. Watson, the new explosives detection K-9, and Clover, the new community support dog, are working hard to kee...
UNT WISE project helps workers with disabilities excel in growing job market
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas offers training, programming and events to support Texans with disabilities in securing meaningful employment. Through Texas Beacons of Excellence, which is part of UNT’s...
Breaking barriers for first-generation students with UNT’s First in Business program
DENTON (UNT), Texas — At the University of North Texas, the First in Business program within the G. Brint Ryan College of Business supports first-generation students with tailored mentorships and hands-on...
From warehouse to graduation: Savannah Phifer's journey to Amazon and UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Savannah Phifer always knew she wanted to go to college. She wasn’t quite sure how she was going to do it, but it turned out a partnership between the University of North Texas and Amazon would help her receive a psychol...