DENTON (UNT) Texas—U.S News and World Report has named the University of North Texas College of Education online graduate education program one of the best in the nation. UNT was ranked No.16 out of 275 schools listed. The program rose from a No.124 ranking last year.

“This is exciting news! Our faculty has always been committed to providing quality programs that meet the needs of students across the nation, state and North Texas area,” said...

What: Groundbreaking for the construction and renovation of the Art Building for the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas

When: 1 p.m. Jan. 24 (Tuesday)

Where: Art Building, Lightwell Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton

DENTON (UNT), Texas - University of North Texas officials will break ground at 1 p.m. Jan. 24 (Tuesday) on a new four-stor...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — Many hospitals require employees to get yearly flu vaccinations, to protect patients from contracting the flu and to reduce the number of sick days that employees use.

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What: Great Conversations — An annual dinner benefiting the

University of North Texas Honors College, with stimulating conversation

as the main purpose. Those who attend will be seated in small groups to

discuss a certain topic ...

        DENTON (UNT), Texas - Marcus Young, a University of North Texas assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is part of a new project aimed at improving superconductive wires.

          Young is collaborating with Supercond...

What: Faculty Dance Concert: Standing on Shoulders, featuring original dance works choreographed by guest artist William “Bill” Evans and teachers from the Department of Dance and Theatre at the University of North Texas.

When: 8 p.m. Feb. 9-11 (Thursday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. Feb. 12 (Sunday).

Where: University Theatre, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building.

Cost:...

What: Shiny Ghost, an exhibition of photographs by Rachel Cox, a University of North Texas alumna and adjunct professor, about her grandmother, Barbara Jane Violet.

When: The exhibition runs from Feb. 4 (Saturday) to April 29 (Saturday). The opening reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and the artist talk will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 (Saturday). The event will include a book signing, with books for sale.

Where:...

What: Currents: A Survey of Recent Works, an exhibition of ceramics from retiring University of North Texas associate professor Jerry Austin.

When: Feb. 8 (Wednesday) to March 4 (Friday) at UNT on the Square. The reception will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9 (Thursday).

Hours: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays

Whe...

What: KWTXR, an exhibition at UNT on the Square by Fort Worth-based artist by Christopher Blay that depicts a fictional character, Kara Walker Texas Ranger, time traveling to places where police officers killed African-Americans – such as Ferguson, Missouri; Staten Island; and Fruitvale Station in Oakland, Calif. – and tries to make the situation different. 

When: Jan. 23 (Monday) – Feb. 3 (Friday). The reception will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 i...

During the last few months, you may have faced struggles in your personal and professional life — but if you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan, your overall mood is probably positive on Monday mornings, thanks to the team exceeding expectations with a winning record and a spot in the playoffs.

Trent Petrie, University of North Texas professor of psychology and director of the...