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Don and Donna Millican pledge $1.5 million to establish new accounting chair at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A $1.5 million commitment from University of North Texas alumnus Don Millican and his wife Donna Millican has established the Don and Donna Millican Endowed Chair in Accounting at the UNT College of Business. Don Millican, chief financial officer at Kaiser-Francis Oil Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a 1974 graduate of UNT, and the endowed chair supports his vision of preparing UNT students to compete at the highest levels in the accounting field.
“This is a transformative gift that...
UNT computer engineering professor wins high-profile award
DENTON (UNT), Texas – University of North Texas professor Ram Dantu has received a D Magazine CIO/CTO Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer award. Dantu was named the 2016 “Outstanding Technology Advocate” by the magazine. He was the only person in academia who was even nominated.
“All of our past and present students in the lab are the reason for this amazing recognition,” said Dantu, director of the...
Faculty member available to discuss legacy of Shimon Peres
Former Israeli president Shimon Peres, considered by many to be the founding father of the State of Israel, has died. Peres served as president from 2007 to 2014 after being appointed by Israel's Parliament and was also prime minister and in numerous other government positions for seven decades. U.S. President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and current and former Secretary of States John Kerry and Hillary Clinton will attend his funeral on Friday.
The following University of North Texas faculty member is available to discuss Peres' legacy and accomplishments, which inclu...
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth to serve as UNT's 2016-17 artist-in-residence
What: A free performance by Roomful of Teeth, the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble and artist-in-residence at the University of North Texas for 2016-17.
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 17 (Monday)
Where: Paul Voertman Concert Hall, located in the Music Building at 415 Avenue C, Denton.
Cost: Free, but interested guests are asked to reserve their seats at http://www.thempac.com.
Parking: Free parking will be available in lots 4 and 26. View the UNT parking map...
Google to host career workshops at UNT's Discovery Park
What: Google employees, including UNT alumna Cassie Chin, will host various tech talks with career-building lessons and opportunities for internships and full-time positions. The event is free for UNT students, but you must RSVP here to attend.
When: October 3-4 (Monday and Tuesday)
Where: UNT's Discovery Park campus, 3940 N Elm St, Denton, TX 76207
Workshops Offered:
- Launching Your Technical Career: October 3 (Monday), 2 - 3:30pm, Room B-157...
UNT Opera honors former director with opera favorites
What: UNT Opera presents In Honor of Paula Homer, a tribute to the former director, with music from her favorite operas.
When: 3 p.m. Sept. 25 (Sunday).
Where: Lyric Theater, located in the in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton.
Cost: Free.
Parking: Free parking will be available in the lot next to the MPAC, with overflow parking available in lots 4 and 26. View the UNT parking map...
Denton community to learn about aphasia at UNT Speech and Hearing Center's walkathon Oct. 16
What: Walking Strong: On the Road to Recovery for Aphasia" -- A walkathon for aphasia awareness, with proceeds benefiting the aphasia support group in the University of North Texas Speech and Hearing Center. Sponsored by the center and the UNT Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
When: 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 16 (Sunday).
Where: Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St.
Cost: Registration fe...
UNT alumna, Grammy Award winner Norah Jones awarded UNT Presidential Medal of Honor during campus visit Sept. 21
University of North Texas alumna and musician Norah Jones received a big welcome home Sept. 21 (Wednesday) when she returned to the university she attended before launching her Grammy Award-winning career.
As part of her visit, Jones received the Presidential Medal of Honor -- the highest medal given by the university and presented by UNT President Neal Smatresk. Jones was a jazz studies student in UNT's College of Music from 1997 to 1999, and has gone on to win nine Grammys -- the most prestigious award in the r...
UNT doctoral students tackle the newest threats in cybersecurity
The University of North Texas is the only university in the country to receive National Science Foundation funding of more than $1 million for a Scholarship for Service program exclusive to Ph.D. students studying cybersecurity.
UNT's team of six Scholarship for Service students research topics including cyber physical security, insider threats, intrusion detection, data breaches, health information technology, big data security analysis and more. Those involved are Dr. Suliman Hawamdeh, Dr. Ram Dantu, Dr. Dan Kim, Dr. Victor R. Prybutok, Quentin Mayo...
UNT student-run restaurant starts fall dining season Oct. 3
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The fall dining season starts Oct. 3 (Monday) for the University of North Texas' student-run restaurant, the Club at Gateway Center. The venue serves three-course gourmet luncheons to the community and opens twice a year for a limited time, giving students in the UNT Hospitality Management program hands-on experience running a successful business. Students oversee the entire dining experience, including meal preparation, marketing, budgeting, menu planning and staff management.
Deta...