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UNT Distinguished Lecture Series events to cover politics, entrepreneurism and race in the U.S.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Continuing speakers in the 2014-2015 University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series lineup include Maria Hinojosa, investigative journalist; General Wesley Clark, former NATO supreme allied commander; Ta-Nehisi Coates, writer, author and educator; and Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc.
- Hinojosa will speak at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 (Monday) in UNT’s Auditorium Building...
Terry scholarships allow UNT transfer students to achieve goals once out of reach
DENTON (UNT), Texas — When a repetitive stress injury led to Andrew Harwell quitting his Austin band, he didn’t know that, years later, he'd be majoring in biochemistry at the University of North Texas — without having to hold a job to pay for tuition.
This semester, Harwell became one of 24 students who transferred to UNT from community colleges to receive a $13,000 Terry Transfer/Non-traditional Scholarship from the Terry Foundation. The scholarship has allowed him to start preparing for a second career after his injury ended his career...
UNT named one of America's 100 Best College Buys
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- For the 19th consecutive year, the University of North Texas has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys® by Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc.
The annual rankings identify 100 American colleges and universities that provide students the highest quality education at the lowest cost.
To be considered for inclusion, an institution must meet the following requirements:
- Be an accredited, four-year institution ...
Broken Heart Land an LGBT documentary screening at UNT
What: A screening at the University of North Texas of "Broken Heart Land," a documentary about Zach Harrington, a gay man who contracted HIV and committed suicide. Sponsored by UNT's LGBT Studies Program and the Center for Psychosocial Health Research.
A panel discussion with Harrington's parents and the director of the film will follow the screening.
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 11 (Tuesday)
Where: Room 184 of the...
Legendary trumpet player, Chuck Findley, to perform with UNT’s One O’Clock Lab Band
What: The University of North Texas College of Music's One O'Clock Lab Band fall concert featuring guest artist Chuck Findley
When: 8 p.m. on Nov. 25 (Tuesday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton.
Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for seniors, students, children, UNT Alumni Association members, UNT...
UNT digital retailing center announces Think Tank members
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Ten executives in the growing field of digital retailing have been named to the inaugural Think Tank for the University of North Texas' Global Digital Retailing Research Center.
Established during the 2013 spring semester and housed in UNT's College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, the center is the first interdisciplinary center in the U.S. with a complete focus on digital retailing. Researchers in the center, some of whom are visiting faculty to UNT, address trends and issues...
Investigative journalist Maria Hinojosa to speak at UNT Nov. 17
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Award-winning investigative journalist Maria Hinojosa will speak Nov. 17 (Monday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series.
Hinojosa will speak at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in UNT's Auditorium Building, at 1401 W. Hickory St. Tickets are on sale today, and can be purchased online.
Hinojosa has a 25-year history of reporting on critical issues and focusing on the...
UNT to host University Partnerships Conference with U.S. Department of State
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Officials from U.S. and Pakistani universities will be guests of the University of North Texas and the U.S. Department of State for a workshop on best practices in working with Pakistani universities Nov. 12-15 (Wednesday-Saturday) in Denton. The conference will take place at the Holiday Inn in Denton Nov. 12-13 (Wednesday-Thursday) before moving Nov. 14 (Friday) to UNT's Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd.
UNT was chosen to host the University Partnerships Conference because it received one...
UNT TAMS students earn more 2014 Siemens Competition placements than any other school in the U.S.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Students in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) at the University of North Texas have earned more placements as semifinalists and regional finalists in the 2014 Siemens Competition than any other school in the United States.
The Siemens Competition is the nation's leading original research competition in math, science and technology for hi...
UNT College of Engineering joins research consortium
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Engineering has joined the Cold-Formed Steel Research Consortium (CFSRC), which brings together leading research teams across North America to provide the world's most comprehensive research on cold-formed steel structures.
"Joining the consortium gives UNT and partner institutions an opportunity to combine our expertise and research facilities to advance research and knowledge on cold-formed steel," said...