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UNT students win top award for appellate brief at Moot Court national championship tournament
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Moot Court members Taylor Ledford, a recent graduate from San Antonio, and Eryn Mascia, a junior from Trophy Club, took first place for their written appellate brief at the American Collegiate Moot Court Association National Championship Tournament. The competition was held this month at California State University at Long Beach.
During a moot court, a simulation of an appellate court's proceedings, teams of two students e...
UNT College of Music highlights February events
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music is gearing up for the spring semester, and February offers a variety of performances for audiences to enjoy. From jazz, to symphonic music and opera, there is something to fit everyone's taste. Below are a few highlights followed by a complete calendar of February performances.
- The UNT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Itkin, will perform Gustav Mahler's large-scale Symphony No. 6 in A minor at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 (Wednesday) in Margot and Bill Winspear Hall. Sometimes refe...
Jewish-Indian artist combines cultures and forms in UNT exhibit
What: The work of Siona Benjamin, a Jewish-Indian artist, will visit the University of North Texas for an exhibit titled "Blue Like Me: Siona Benjamin, 2004-2015," which not only toys with artistic forms, but finds new ways of thinking about culture and history.
When: March 3 (Thursday) – April 2 (Saturday)
Wher...
Keynote speaker at Equity and Diversity Conference to focus on everyday microaggression insults, slights
What: "Liberty & Justice for All" -- The University of North Texas' annual Equity and Diversity Conference, featuring Derald Wing Sue, author of Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation, as the keynote speaker
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UNT experts available to discuss being single on Valentine's Day and signs of healthy relationships
Is it a bad idea to enjoy Valentine's Day alone with Netflix and ice cream? What are the signs of a healthy, respectful relationship? University of North Texas experts are available for interviews to discuss these topics ahead of the upcoming holiday.
Being alone
Valentine's Day can be difficult for those without a spouse or significant other in their lives. Julie Leventhal, UNT educational psychology lecturer, said a popular stereotype...
Students from Chinese university learn new teaching skills at UNT
Students from China are learning new teaching strategies and methods at the University of North Texas' Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation in the College of Education, thanks to a unique student exchange partnership with a leading Chinese university.
Undergraduate students at East China Normal University have traveled to Denton to study sport pedagogy,...
UNT economist available to discuss stock market slump
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The Dow fell more than 500 points by mid-day Wednesday after oil prices dropped below $27 a barrel, and the Dow remains on pace for its worst month since October 2008 in the worst-ever market start to a year.
UNT economist Michael Carroll is available to discuss today’s trading news and both the short- and long-term effects. Reach Carroll at 940-565-4049 (office) or 419-308-9580 (cell), or by email at Michael.Carroll@unt.edu.
Carroll said he expects the U.S. stock market to remain volatile due...
Big show, big win: UNT students clinch top award in National Retail Federation contest for first time
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Four University of North Texas students have won first place in the National Retail Federation Student Challenge, clinching a first-ever win for students in UNT’s Department of Merchandising and Digital Retailing. They were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship Jan. 17 during the NRF’s annual “BIG Show” in New York City for their pitch of a product worthy of a national retailer.
UNT seniors Nichol...
PBS host Alexander Heffner to discuss millennial voters during lecture at University of North Texas
What: "Millennial Vote 2016" -- A lecture at the University of North Texas by Alexander Heffner, host of "The Open Mind" on PBS and special correspondent covering the millennial vote for PBS' "Need to Know" in 2012. Sponsored by UNT's Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11 (Thursday)
Where: Room...
UNT College of Music students, alumnus create premier online resource for contemporary composers
DENTON (UNT), Texas - University of North Texas College of Music doctoral students of music composition Zach Thomas, Ermir Bejo, Mike Smith and Seth Shafer, along with alumnus Dan Tramte, have joined forces with a team of experts in music, video, fundraising and copyright law to create a cutting edge online resource for composers and performers to discover new music. They developed an online resource, Scorefollower.com, where they produce videos of original composition recordings, along with their scores, also k...