DENTON (UNT), Texas - Corrosion and wear are very common – they can happen to any material exposed to an environment. But, what if materials could be tested at the atomic level to determine exactly how and why they break down and then be improved to create ultra-high performance alloys? Researchers at the University of North Texas have done just that – and are designing next generation alloys that could be used in bio-implants or even outer space. Their study was recently published in...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Jonathan Eaton, University of North Texas College of Music Margot and Bill Winspear Chair in Opera Studies, wants to transport his audience to a New York tenement in the sweltering summer of 1946 for a classic American story of love and loss, heartbreak and hope when he presents Kurt Weill’s classic, “Street Scene.”
“One of the fascinating things about ‘Street Scene’...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Lithium-ion batteries power some of the most used electronics, including smartphones, laptops, tablets and electric cars. Researchers at the University of North Texas College of Engineering have developed a higher-power, longer-life, environmentally-friendly lithium-sulfur alternative that could replace the lithium-ion battery. Their...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - The University of North Texas College of Music is presenting a benefit concert in memory of Reuben Allred, an accomplished piano student who died unexpectedly in April 2017.
Allred was working on his doctorate of musical arts in piano performance and earned a graduate artist certificate at UNT. He was assistant chorus master of the Dallas Opera and served as artist-in-residence and guest lecturer at universities around the world.
“Mr. Allred was a highly respected and sought-after collaborator, accompanying 25 to 30 concerts each year,” said Regents Profess...
What: “Imagine,” a children’s musical presented by the University of North Texas’ Department of Dance and Theatre, about a child and his imaginary friend, T-Rex.
When: 7:30 p.m. March 8-9 (Thursday-Friday), 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 10 (Saturday)
Where: Studio Theater, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle, Denton, Texas.
Cost: Tickets cost $7.50 for students, UNT faculty/staff and senior citizen...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - It’s always exciting to get the band back together, but especially so for Davy Mooney, assistant professor of jazz guitar at the University of North Texas, who’s bringing his Hope of Home band together for a rare New York appearance. The band, which consists of some of the biggest names in jazz – Brian Blade, drummer for musicians ranging from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, to UNT alumna Norah Jones; Jon Cowherd, pianist and composer who’s worked with the likes of Rosanna Cash, Cassandra Wilson and Iggy Pop; John Ellis, saxophonist and composer who has played with artist...
What: Gospel Meets Jazz conducted by Brad Leali.
When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 (Sunday).
Where: Paul Voertman Concert Hall, 415 S. Ave. C in Denton.
Cost: Free.
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DENTON (UNT), Texas – Brad Leali, College of Music jazz...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A team of University of North Texas logistics and supply chain management students won the top prize at Operation Stimulus, a prestigious and highly-competitive collegiate logistics student case study competition.
Seniors Carlos Castro, Chelsea Jones and Woodrow Weaver and junior Joshua Intondi beat 19 other teams from nationally and internationally ranked logistics programs – including last year’s winner, Dalhousie University – during the contest earlier this month. Juniors Pritti Gill and Kristopher Henny also at...
What: University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jane Goodall, acclaimed environmental and animal conservationist.
When: 7 p.m. April 9 (Monday)
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D
Cost: Free to UNT students; $5 for a student guest (one allowed); $10 for faculty, staff and alumni; and $20 for general admission. Tickets are available at 8 a.m. Feb. 12 for students and at 8 a.m. Feb. 1...
What: “Flowers for Algernon,” a play presented by the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre, about a man who is mentally challenged and undergoes an experimental surgery designed to boost his intelligence.
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 23 and 24 (Thursday-Saturday).
Where: Room 127 in RTFP Building, 1179 Union Circle in Denton.
Tickets: Audience members can purchase tickets at the box offi...