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Poet Rick Barot named 2016 UNT Rilke Prize winner
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Rick Barot was named the 2016 UNT Rilke Prize winner for his book of poetry, “Chord.” The $10,000 prize, sponsored by UNT’s Department of English, recognizes a book published by a mid-career poet that demonstrates exceptional artistry and vision.
To celebrate the award, a Q&A and reception will be held with Barot at 7 p.m. April 13 at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Barot will also give a reading and sign books at 8 p.m. April 14 in Room 180 of the Business Leadership Building, 1307 W. Highland St. Barot originally was scheduled to read as part of UNT's Vi...
Five tips for healthy eating during March National Nutrition Month: UNT expert has advice.
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — March is National Nutrition Month, and University of North Texas registered dietician Ann Afflerbach has advice for families and individuals on ways to make the most of this year’s theme: Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.
Contact Afflerbach at Ann.Afflerbach@unt.edu....
UNT spring enrollment continues upward trend as 35,141 students enroll
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Spring enrollment at the University of North Texas increased over 2015 with 35,141 students enrolled. In addition, students are taking more class hours, indicating a continued focus on academic achievement.
This comes on the heels of UNT’s designation as a Tier One research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which is the highest classification a university can earn.
UNT’s new classification is not the only aspect of the campus that proves its dedication to research. The number of new graduate students increased...
3.14159265: UNT mathematician available to discuss Pi Day
Pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, is celebrated globally every year on March 14.
University of North Texas Professor of Mathematics John Quintanilla is available to discuss the history of Pi and its resurgence in pop culture. Quintanilla can be reached at John.Quintanilla@unt.edu or at 940-565-4043.
Leading expert in Israel and Jewish studies to visit UNT for lecture on antisemitism and Israel
What: “European Jews, Israel, and Antisemitism” — A lecture by Michael Brenner, the director of American University’s Center for Israel Studies, Presented by the University of North Texas Jewish and Israel Studies Program
When: 4:30 p.m. March 7 (Monday)
Where: Room 255 of UNT’s Eagle Student Services Center, 1147 Union Circle
Cost: Free
...UNT College of Music student only American composer featured at international festival
DENTON (UNT), Texas - A composition by University of North Texas College of Music student Sam Mikulewicz has been selected for performance at the Sound of Dragon Chinese Music Festival in Vancouver on April 24. The piece, titled “Himawari,” will be played by The Sound of Dragon Ensemble, the festival’s house band. Mikulewicz is the only American composer or performer featured at the festival. He says “Himawari,” Japanese for sunflower, was inspired by his love for the large, bold blooms.
"Sunflowers are m...
Commemorative book celebrates 125 years of UNT through unique, sometimes quirky, tales
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — A literal mammoth find, a touchdown boogie in a great football comedy and the near resignation of a jazz icon – these unique and sometimes quirky anecdotes make up the storied history of the institution now known as the University of North Texas and, along with more traditional tales, will be unveiled in a commemorative book celebrating UNT’s 125th anniversary.
“Independent, Original and Progressive: Celebrating 125 Years of UNT” follows the university’s history and the experiences of st...
UNT Libraries asks for public's help to win $500,000 NEH challenge grant
DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- The University of North Texas Libraries is asking for the public's help to receive a $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Over the next five years, the university is tasked with raising $1.5 million – funds that would expand an endowment for the library's most popular resource: the Portal to Texas History website. To donate, visit the...
UNT TAMS student launches free online SAT tutoring
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Anyone with Internet access now can receive free livestreamed SAT tutoring from students enrolled in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas. UNT's TAMS students are among the brightest students in the country.
Quality SAT tutoring is expensive and can cost thousands of dollars, said Jack Zhang, founder of Skybound Prep and second-year TAMS student.
"I believe it is unfair that those who can afford to spend thousan...
UNT engineering students host STEM conference for girls, parents and educators
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Society of Women Engineers will co-host the 2016 Design Your World conference for girls in grades 6 through 12, parents and educators. Parents and educators will learn how to encourage girls to become involved in STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – fields.
The conference will take place April 2 (Saturday) at UNT's Discovery Park campus. Parents ca...