News Releases
Annual African Cultural Festival brings dancing, drumming and global music to UNT
What: The African Cultural Festival, featuring dancing, drumming and music from around the world, returns to the University of North Texas for the 19th year.
When: 8 p.m. April 2 (Saturday)
Where: Paul Voertman Concert Hall, located in the Music Building at 415 Avenue C, Denton.
Cost: $20 for general public and $10 for UNT students with ID.
More information: For a complete list of UNT College of Music events, including faculty and student recitals, visit the College of Music online c...
UNT expert available for Autism Awareness Month
DENTON (UNT), Texas – In advance of World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 2, and National Autism Awareness Month this April, Kevin Callahan, executive director of the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas, is available to discuss a variety of autism-related topics, including the importance of ea...
UNT Media Arts to showcase students' work at inaugural festival
What: UNT Media Arts Festival, an event to showcase and celebrate the works of University of North Texas students including films, screenplays and audio work.
When: March 31 to April 2 (Thursday to Saturday).
Where: Various locations in Denton (listed below).
Cost: Free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Film screenings, screenplay readings and panels with media industry professionals will all be a part of the UNT Media Arts Festival March 31 through April 2 (Thursday through Saturday). The new festival offers...
"Art+Autism" comes to UNT ArtSpace Dallas on March 31
What: "Art+Autism," a one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the talents and abilities of artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The exhibition is sponsored by the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center, UNT Art Galleries and UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design.
When: The exhibition runs March 31 (Thursday) to July 23 (Saturday). Artist talks will be held beginning at 3 p.m. April 2...
UNT Mental Health Taskforce offers student suicide prevention and mental health app
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Mental Health Taskforce is partnering with eReadia LLC to bring the "Just in Case" smartphone application – a handheld suicide prevention and mental health outreach platform – to UNT students. The app facilitates a connection between emergency response agencies and students who are experiencing a mental health crisis. It has been customized for the UNT campus and provides information and intervention tools to students...
TV star, executive chef at Oak Cliff's Pink Magnolia is key ingredient in UNT student-run Guest Chef Day
What: Television star Blythe Beck, executive chef and co-owner of Oak Cliff's Pink Magnolia restaurant, will join the Denton dining scene for a day as she cooks with University of North Texas students on Guest Chef Day at UNT's Club at Gateway.
When: April 5 (Tuesday), with seating from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Club at Gateway, located inside the Gateway Center...
UNT expert available to discuss Spring Break activities that keep children engaged
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Spring Break is coming soon for children across Dallas/Fort Worth, and that means thousands of kids will spend their week off sitting in front of the TV and playing computer games. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Wendy Middlemiss, an associate professor in educational psychology at the University of North Texas, is available to discuss how families can help kids stay productive while still enjoying a week of relaxing down-time.
Reach Middlemiss at 724-977-3067 or by email at Wendy.Middle...
UNT Media Arts students, faculty bring home awards from Festival of Media Arts, Emmys and Telly Awards
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Media Arts students and faculty have earned a dozen awards from prominent organizations including the Broadcast Education Association, Lone Star Emmy Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences, and the National Telly Awards. Categories ranged from audio, to video, to multimedia.
Festival of Media Arts
University of North Texas Media Arts students and faculty won a total of six awards and six honorable mentions at the Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts.
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Two UNT design professors show off their work at exhibition
What: Jude & Alex: An Exhibition, featuring the design work of Jude Landry and Alex Egner, both assistant professors of communication design in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas.
When: April 7 (Thursday) – May 14 (Saturday). The reception takes place 5:30 – 7 p.m. April 8 (Friday).
Where: UNT on the S...
Printmakers to collaborate, mentor students as part of residency at UNT's Print Research Institute of North Texas
What: Artists' Residency and Collaboration, featuring printmakers Linda Ridgway and Katherine Brimberry, at the Print Research Institute of North Texas (P.R.I.N.T) of the University of North Texas.
When and Where: The residency runs April 4 (Monday) – 9 (Saturday).
- The Core Talk lecture is 1 p.m. April 6 (Wednesday), Sage Hall 116, 1167 Union Circle, Denton.
- The Open House is from 4 to 6 p.m. April 7 (Thursday) at P.R.I.N....