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Four $28,500 scholarships awarded to UNT students from Dallas-based organization
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Four master of public administration students at the University of North Texas are beginning their graduate education this fall with a $28,500 scholarship from the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation. The award is recognition of their civic engagement and leadership potential, and it will cover tuition and fees for two years.
The UNT recipients are:
- Abbey Heffner of Huntsville, Texas. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology and child learning and development from the University of Texas at...
UNT Constitution Day program to focus on Supreme Court ruling on marriage, religious liberty
What: The Futures of Marriage Equality and Religious Liberty: Perspectives on Obergefell v. Hodges" -- A panel discussion at the University of North Texas for Constitution Day, featuring speakers from the American Civil Liberties Union and the Liberty Institute
When: 11 a.m. Sept. 17 (Thursday)
Where: Room 100 of UNT's Auditorium Building, 1401 W. Hickory St.
Cost: Free
Contact: UNT Department of Political Science at 940-565-2276
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- In June, the U.S. Supreme...
Clinic prepping strength and conditioning coaches for Division 1 athletes heads to UNT
What: The University of North Texas and the National Strength and Conditioning Association will host a clinic for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam, one of the few nationally accredited certifications exams recognized by the NCAA for those who want to train Division 1 and other athletes.
When/Where: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on both Oct. 2 and 3 (Friday and Saturday) in Room 11...
"Don Quixote" and classical Indian dance come together at UNT
What: A performance at the University of North Texas of an adaptation of Miguel de Cervante's famous story of Don Quixote, headed by Sheejith Krishna of the Sahrdaya Foundation. The performance stays rooted in the Indian classical style of Bharatanatyam, while at the same time using contemporary elements.
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 16 (Wednesday)
Where: UNT Auditorium Building, 1401 W. Hickory St.
Cost: $10 for general public; $5 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; free for UNT students. Student...
Faculty members available for comment on Congress' debate over Iran nuclear agreement
On Sept. 8 (Tuesday), both houses of Congress are expected to begin discussion over a resolution approving or rejecting the Iran nuclear agreement signed in July by the executive branch. Sen. Chuck Schumer has recommended a third option: renegotiating the agreement. The deadline for action is Sept. 17 (Thursday).
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to comment on the agreement and the Congressional debate:
J. Michael Greig is a University Distinguished Teaching Professo...
UNT's College of Music hosts 2015 American Liszt Society Festival Sept. 16-18
What: UNT's College of Music hosts the 51st annual American Liszt Society Festival: Liszt and Damnation. Guest artists from around the nation will join UNT faculty and students for performances and lectures celebrating the life, legacy and influence of one of the greatest composers in music history. One of the highlights of the festival will be a performance by UNT's Symphony Orchestra along with UNT faculty soloists, conducted by David Itkin. The program features the Busoni version of Liszt's Totentanz and Wagner's Die Walküre, Act 1.
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UNT engineering researchers earn 2015 Tech Titan Award
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas College of Engineering faculty members Shengli Fu and Yan Wan received the 2015 Tech Titan of the Future – University Level award from The Metroplex Technology Business Council. UNT also won Tech Titan awards in 2012 and 2010.
The award recognizes higher education institution...
UNT's Department of Dance and Theatre 2015-16 season features enduring classics, innovative works
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – Comedy classics, innovative choreography, and intense dramas will be among the works presented by the Department of Dance and Theatre at the University of North Texas for the 2015-16 season.
The dance department will produce two concerts – with The New Choreographers Concert featuring advanced students and the Faculty Dance Concert highlighting dance works by national/internally renowned guest artists and faculty.
"Choreography and performances by our students...
Faculty member available to discuss Mississippi's recovery from Hurricane Katrina
Ronald L. Schumann, assistant professor in the University of North Texas' emergency administration and planning program, is available for media interviews on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The hurricane, the costliest natural disaster and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, caused severe property damage in Mississippi beachfront towns after it made...
UNT Alumni Association honors alumni with Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas Alumni Association will honor outstanding alumni at the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards dinner at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 (Thursday) in UNT's Gateway Ballroom. Reception starts at 6 p.m.
This is the 50th anniversary of the alumni awards program, which showcases the caliber of the university's alumni and celebrate the depth and breadth of their professional accomplishments and service to the community. This year's Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards were m...