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Events and experts wrap up the holidays at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is tooting it’s horn for the holidays with fun events like TUBACHRISTMAS and experts who can weigh in on seasonal stories.
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A new partnership between the UNT Onstead Institute and Denton ISD receives a grant from The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation
UNT alumna creates sculpture, pavilion for UNT campus
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DENTON (UNT), Texas - The University of North Texas is now home to a new sculpture inviting visitors to connect with the environment and experience sustainability through art.
College of Visual Arts and Design Department of Studio Art alumna Kirsten Angerbauer was a seni...
UNT College of Music presents a TUBACHRISTMAS
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UNT professor honored by the American Mathematical Society
University of North Texas Regents Professor Stephen Jackson was recently accepted as a fellow by the American Mathematical Society.
The Fellows of the AMS designation recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication and utilization of mathematics.
Jackson’s decade-plus work with definable set theory is one of the reasons he was honored by the society. In August, he shared his findings on the theory at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de...
UNT appoints new College of Engineering dean
The University of North Texas appointed Hanchen Huang as its new dean of the College of Engineering. Huang’s appointment begins Jan. 1, 2019.
In his role at UNT, he will have authority over research, outreach and curriculum.
“I’m excited that Dr. Huang chose to lead UNT’s College of Engineering as it continues to grow its student body and expand its reach as a nationally recognized engineering program,” UNT Provost Jennifer Cowley said. “Dr. Huang brings with him a wealth of res...
UNT College of Music alumna and professor contribute to music at state funeral for former President George H. W. Bush
DENTON (UNT), Texas - University of North Texas College of Music alumna Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield and UNT College of Music Professor of Jazz Studies and Director of the One O’clock Lab Band, Alan Baylock were both part of the music presentation at the state funeral for former President George H. W. Bush in Washington, D.C.
Irish tenor, Ronan Tynan, sang Baylock’s arrangement of “The Lord’s Prayer” at today’s funeral. Baylock arranged the piece...
UNT professor studies how to squeeze more seed oil from the common pennycress weed
Processed pennycress seed oil can be used as aviation fuel
University of North Texas College of Science associate professor Ana Alonso is leading a research project to study a unique type of seed oil produced by the pennycress plant. This research is supported by the Department of Energy Office of Biological and Environmental Research.
“What I am trying to do is optimize the amount of seed oil p...
University of North Texas, PGA of America sign memorandum of understanding
FRISCO (UNT), Texas -- To develop unparalleled educational opportunities for students in fields related to sport entertainment management, the University of North Texas and the Professional Golfers' Association of America signed a memorandum of understanding on education, research and branding initiatives for both entities.
The signing of the memorandum follows the PGA of America's announced intent to relocate its headquarters to Frisco, Texas, a hotbed of sport entertainment activity and the location of UNT's Frisco campus, including its sport entertainment management program.
...UNT receives funds from Julia Child Foundation to establish food history fellowship
DENTON (UNT), Texas – A new master’s degree fellowship at the ...