DENTON (UNT), Texas – Two members of the University of North Texas Debate Team are among eight students from Texas colleges and universities named to this year's Texas All State Forensic Squad.

Garrett Hammonds, a junior communications studies and political science major from Royse City, and Abron Hester, a junior political science major from Harker Heights, were recognized by the Texas Interscholastic Forensics Association for...

DENTON (UNT), Texas - Former Army Sgt. Steven Davidson, a University of North Texas alumnus and 2012 Army Times Soldier of the Year who saved a fellow service member’s life, will deliver the keynote address at UNT’s annual University-wide Commencement. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. May 13 (Friday) at UNT’s Apogee Stadium, located at 1251 S. Bonnie Brae in Denton.

As the keynote commencement speaker, Davidson will give an inspirational address to graduates, callin...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- HKS Inc., one of the largest architectural firms in the U.S., has been named as lead architect, in association with design architect Lake|Flato Architects, for the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design's new building.

HKS Inc. is known for creating state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly structures that promote a sense of community. The firm has worked on such notable developments as the American Airlines Center and the W Dallas–Victory Hotel and Residences in Dallas...

What: Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author and inventor, will speak April 6 (Wednesday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series. 

Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Avenue D in Denton

Ticket info: Student tickets go on sale Feb. 29 (Monday) at 9 a.m. General public tickets go on sale March 4 (Friday) at 9 a.m. Tickets are free for UNT students and $5 for student guests; $10 for UNT staff, faculty and alumni; and $...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Wu-Tang Clan founder GZA, also known as The Genius, will speak March 2 (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series. GZA’s speech will take place in the University Union Ballroom, 1155 Union Circle in Denton, room 314.

GZA is an American hip-hop artist and is known as one of the best lyricists of the 1990s. He co-founded the Science Genius Program, which educates students about fundamental science principles through hip-hop. GZA will share anecdotes from his childhood and will recite narrative freestyles, often wri...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two writers visiting the University of North Texas for the spring 2016 Visiting Writers Series sponsored by UNT's Creative Writing Program have had awards and nominations heaped upon them recently.

Rick Barot's new collection of poetry "Chord" was shortlisted for the 2016 PEN Open Book Award, and Colm Tóibín's novel "...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas College of Music alumni won in three categories at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards Monday night. Snarky Puppy is taking home their second Grammy Award, this year in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category for their work with Metropole Orkest. UNT College of Music alumnus Michael League is the bassist, composer and founder of the band Snarky Puppy. Among the other alumni who make up the band that has roughly two dozen rotating members are Nate Werth, percussion;...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music's diverse spring performances offer a view into musical cultures from across the globe.

Mexican music with Mariachi Águilas

Go on a musical adventure through Mexico with Mariachi Águilas as they explore the passionate sounds of the country's traditional folk music. From its origins off the western coast of the Pacific Ocean to the plazas of Mexico City, audiences will be transported across regions and time through mariachi's diverse sounds. The show, which a...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Associate Professor of biology Pamela Padilla has been elected to the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Board of Directors.

The society is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists – from college students to professionals – to attain advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in the science, techno...

Following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday (Feb. 13), Senate Republicans have said they will block a vote on any nominee that President Barack Obama would make to replace Scalia, calling for the president who will be elected in November to be the person to fill the vacancy.

The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss issues related to the vacancy on the Supreme Court after Scalia's death:

Bethany Blackstone, assistant professor in UNT's...