DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Chinazo Onwukaike, a senior journalism and radio/television/film major at the University of North Texas, has received a Critical Language Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to study Korean in Wonju, South Korea, this summer. Onwukaike is a 2010 graduate of Garland High School.

A student in both UNT's Honors College and the Emerald Eagle Scholars pr...

What: UNT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Itkin, and Grand Chorus, directed by Jerry McCoy, present a concert featuring retiring Regents Professor of Voice Linda Di Fiore and Associate Professor of Voice Carol Wilson

When: 8 p.m. April 23 (Wednesday)

Where: Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be streamed online.

Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, non-UNT students, childre...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings has been named to the C.E. Shuford Hall of Honor at the University of North Texas' Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism.

The Shuford Hall of Honor Award recognizes individuals for professional and educational lifetime achievement and distinguished contributions to the journalism profession. Named for C.E. "Pops" Shuford, who started the journalism...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two University of North Texas College of Education faculty members -- Sue Bratton and Amanda Giordano -- earned awards from the American Counseling Association for their contributions to the field.

Sue Bratton, professor of counseling, earned the ACA Extended Research Award for two decades of research on play therapy and Child Parent Relationship Therapy, or CPRT. Bratton also serves as director of the renowne...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas will celebrate Earth Week April 21–25 (Monday-Friday) with tree plantings, festivals, art exhibitions, educational forums, award ceremonies and more.

In 2009, UNT created a sustainability office to oversee initiatives related to energy, water and resource conservation. In addition to operational projects, UNT Sustainability also oversees educational and outreach programs to encourage sustainable behaviors. This year marks the university's sixth year of Earth...

April 15 (Tuesday) will mark the first anniversary of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, which took place a short distance from the finish line and killed three and injured more than 260 people. The surviving suspect in the bombings is scheduled to stand trial beginning this November. 

The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss topics related to the Boston Marathon bombings.

Samra Bufkins, lecturer of strategic communications in UNT's...

What: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a PG-13 (language) comic musical that tells the tale of six adolescents in the throes of puberty who are vying for a spelling championship, presented by the UNT Department of Dance and Theatre

When: 7:30 p.m. April 17 (Thursday); 2 p.m. matinee (due to Good Friday) April 18 (Friday); 7:30 p.m. April 19 (Saturday), April 24 (Thursday), April 25 (Friday) and April 26 (Saturday); 2 p.m. matinee April 27 (Sunday)

Where: UNT...

DENTON (UNT), Texas --  The University of North Texas will honor student creativity and outstanding alumni at the 2014 UNT Alumni Awards dinner at 7 p.m. on April 11 (Friday) in UNT's Gateway Center, located at 801 North Texas Blvd.

The UNT Alumni Awards showcase the caliber of the university's alumni and celebrate the depth and breadth of their professional accomplishments and service to the community.

Three UNT students have been named final...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- George Getschow, principal lecturer at the University of North Texas' Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, will receive a George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Outstanding Educator Award from former First Lady Barbara Bush April 10 (Thursday).

The Outstanding Educator Awards are presented to individuals who consistently support the enrichment and creativity of students through outstanding dedication, inspiration and encouragement. Getschow, the writer-in-residence for the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfictio...

What: Grandparents University® -- Grandparents (or other family members) and their grandchildren from ages 7 to 12 can take classes and get a taste of university life in this summer camp offered by the University of North Texas

When: June 19 and 20 (Thursday and Friday)

Where: UNT campus

Cost:

• $417 for event only (no housing) for two people;
• $463 for housing and event for two people;
• $496 for event only (no housing) for three people;
• $595 for housing and e...