DENTON (UNT), Texas — Hurricane Florence has made landfall in North Carolina. The Category 1 hurricane may linger over coastal North and South Carolina with heavy winds and flooding. Experts at the University of North Texas are prepared to discuss the dangers and potential fallout from Florence. We will add more experts as they become available; please contact the ...

Students who graduate from the University of North Texas soar higher, and this year UNT reached new heights in serving the students of Texas by:

• awarding a record number of degrees 
• increasing retention and achieving significant growth in its 4-year graduation rate, and
• strengthening its commitment to serve the communities of North Texas as the city of Frisco’s higher education partner

Perhaps most importantly though, is the fact that this year, UNT should officially meet the criteria to be designated as a Minority Serving Institution....

What: The UNT College of Visual Arts and Design Department of Studio Art presents “CORPS//;” an exhibit featuring small works in a variety of media from more than 35 of the department’s faculty and staff.

When: Sept. 12 (Wednesday) - Sept. 22 (Saturday); Reception: Sept. 13 (Thursday) 5 – 7 p.m.

Where:...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — The Murphy Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of North Texas is partnering with the Denton community to launch a new investment group in North Texas.

The Denton Angel Investment Group – whose founders include several successful entrepreneurs, two CEOs, a seasoned corporate attorney and the leader of UNT’s Murphy Center – was recently created to provide investment and strategic advisory support to...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Department of Dance & Theater will host renowned hip-hop dancer and choreographer, Rennie Harris and his assistant Millie Heckler, a Rennie Harris dancer, from September 7 – 16.

Since the age of 15, Harris has been teaching workshops and classes at various venues and universities around the country and is a powe...

Renee Bryce, a professor in the University of North Texas, College of Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering received the 2018 Tech Titans of the Future– University Level Award, which included a $25,000 prize. 

The award honors Dallas-Fort Worth higher education institutions that encourage and support students in pursuing engineering- and technology-related disciplines.

Bryce was recognized for creating the B...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — The impact of a hurricane lingers long after the storm surge and winds have subsided. As hurricane season peaks, University of North Texas experts are available to comment on the lasting effects hurricanes have on a community. Research projects underway at UNT are examining how Hurricane Harvey has influenced housing, tourism-based economies and more.

For interviews, contact monique.bird@unt.edu or heather.noel@unt.edu.

H...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas’ International office is helping students and alumni earn a spot in one of the world’s most prestigious cultural exchanges, the...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas has put the wheels in motion for a new bicycle sharing program.

UNT Transportation Services has partnered with VeoRide to bring a pilot program to campus that will enable students, faculty and staff to rent bikes for short periods of time.

“We are excited to offer VeoRide as an affordable option for students and a complement to our other on-c...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — University of North Texas student Brandon Nowell says his future started in the past – with a box of poorly made balloons.

Three decades ago, Brandon’s dad, Wes, was working for UPS Inc., when a client from the Pioneer Balloon Company offered him some mis-manufactured product. Wes took the defective balloons home and soon discovered that he had a knack for creating new balloon designs. He and wife Joanie started a small balloon art and decorating business:...