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Innovative, new partnership leads University of North Texas to build Frisco campus
It’s official. The ‘eagle has landed’ in Frisco, giving new meaning to the phrase. Unanimous approval of a new ‘public-public’ partnership between the City of Frisco, its Frisco Economic and Community Development Corporations and the University of North Texas (UNT) makes way for what will ultimately be a branch campus to serve at least 5,000 students, providing higher education and research opportunities for future generations.
The future UNT branch campus will be located at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Panther Creek Parkway on 100 acres of land, to start, provided by th...
UNT professor awarded Fulbright to study how cultural norms impact online innovation
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A University of North Texas business professor has earned a Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to research how the creation...
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Sciences expanding curricular tracks for fall 2019
He’s most famous for developing the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics, but Albert Einstein was also an accomplished violinist who wanted to master Brahms’ violin sonata in G major.
And Leonardo Da Vinci has long been recognized as one of the great artists of the Renaissance, but he was also a pioneer in the understanding of human anatomy who wanted to publish his findings.
Students who enroll in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas for the 2019 fall semester will have the opt...
U.S. News & World Report ranks several UNT graduate programs among nation’s best
The University of North Texas’ Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program specialty in local government management ranked first in Texas, eighth nationwide and fifth among public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of Best Graduate Schools – category public affairs.
The M.P.A. program, part of the College of Health and Public Service (HPS), also is clocking in at 50th among public universities and 72nd overall in the nation in the publication’s latest rankings for public affairs graduate programs.
The College of Engine...
Register now for UNT College of Music's wide range of inspiring summer workshops
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Registration is now open for the University of North Texas College of Music summer workshops. Musicians can participate in a variety of jazz, instrumental and voice classes throughout the summer months. Applicants can enroll online using Acceptd – one of the premier arts application platforms in the country.
Double bassists, harpists, violinists, violists, cellists and pianists are invited to attend the UNT Summer String Institute’s two sessions in July. Participants can benefit from private lessons, clinics, masterclasses and...
UNT to host Jainism conference April 14
What: Jainism Conference
When: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. April 14 (Saturday)
Where: Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St., Denton
Cost: Free. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jainism-and-the-environment-tickets-43639760699
Parking: Visitors may park in Lot 7 on Avenue C between Mulberry and Sycamore Streets, across from the Environmental Education, Scie...
UNT student is first woman to win IBM's Master the Mainframe coding contest
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The first woman to win IBM’s Master the Mainframe challenge for the North American region is a senior at the University of North Texas. College of Business student Anna McKee won first place in the final and most difficult portion of IBM’s contest, making this the second year in a row that a UNT student has won.
“Part Three was by far the most challenging,” said McKee, who is pursuing two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in business computer information systems and a Bachelor of Busine...
UNT musical “Hands on a Hard Body,” running April 26-29, depicts Texans driven to win offbeat competition
What: “Hands on a Hard Body,” a musical about people in Longview, Texas, competing to win the pick-up truck they’re holding their hands on, presented by the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre.
When: 7:30 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28 (Thursday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. April 29 (Sunday)
Where: University Theater, Radio, Television, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle, Denton, Texas.
Cost: ...
Texas Fashion Collection takes “West Dressed” to Dallas’ NorthPark Center
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Folklore of the American frontier can bring about images of dusty settlers migrating across barren land or the conquest and settlement of Native American territories – but, the American West also sparked the imaginations of American, Native American and international fashion designers.
The Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas is exploring designer interpretations of that era in an exhibition from April 13 (Friday) to June 17 (Sunday) titled “West Dressed.” It will be held at...
ESPN analyst and former NBA player will share his story at UNT
What: Stephen Howard, former NBA player and ESPN analyst, presents, "Awakening the Leader in You, Lessons from life and the court."
When: 6 p.m. March 28 (Wednesday)
Where: University Union Lyceum, 1155 Union Circle
Cost: Free
Parking: Visitors may park at the Highland Street Garage and Union Circle Garage for $2.25 an hour. Learn more at http://transportation.unt.edu/visitor-information
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