What:     “A Green Light to Great Conversations” — The annual signature event for the University of North Texas Honors College. Individuals with skills and accomplishments in everything from Texas mosquitos and “Downton Abbey” to women of the Wild West and wine pairings lead conversations over dinner in small groups. Those who attend choose their conversation leaders.

When:     Feb. 26 (Tuesday), beginning at 6 p.m.

Where:...

DENTON (UNT), Texas— The University of North Texas’ Kristin Farmer Autism Center  received a $2,000  award to review the intervention section of the Texas Autism Resource Guide for Effective Teaching (TARGET), as part of the Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training website (TSLAT). 

The updated information will assist Texas and other special education teachers and autism service pro...

DENTON (UNT), Texas--The University of North Texas has been ranked among the world’s most sustainable campuses in the third annual GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities, which is compiled by the University of Indonesia.

UNT is ranked second in Texas and 110 in the world. Universities from 49 countries were included in the rankings, and rankings were organized based on factors such as water usage, waste management and education.

The ranking emphasizes UNT’s commitment to being...

DENTON (UNT), Texas--The University of North Texas spring enrollment figures show increases in the number of continuing students, the number of freshmen and the number of doctoral students, which is again a record high. In addition, the number of courses being taken by the student body continued to increase. Together, these increases indicate a continuing focus on graduation.

“UNT students have steadily been more focused on continuing their educations and taking more classes each semester so they can earn their degrees,” said Elizabeth With, vice president for student affairs. “...

Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans has been nicknamed the Harbaugh Bowl because the teams have head coaches who are brothers — John Harbaugh for the Baltimore Ravens and Jim Harbaugh for the San Francisco 49ers. The two teams and two brothers previously met in 2011, to play a game on Thanksgiving.

As you prepare for coverage of Super Bowl XLVII, consider these University of North Texas faculty members who are available to discuss topics related to the game.

Trent Petrie, director of UNT’s...

The International Janáček Festival and Conference, taking place at the University of North Texas Feb. 6-9, will explore the life and work of eminent Czech composer Leoš Janáček (1854-1928). The event, a collaboration between UNT’s College of Music and the Janáček Academy of Music and the Performing Arts in Brno, Czech Republic, will feature eight concerts, a pre-concert lecture series, classroom seminars, a day-long academic conference and conclude with the U.S. premiere of a semi-staged, one-act opera version of Janáček’s song cycle Zápisník zmizel...

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board voted Jan. 24 (Thursday) to approve the expansion and renovation of UNT’s University Union. Construction is expected to begin in June 2013 with completion planned for June 2015.

The expansion and renovation of the University Union means UNT will be able to provide its growing student body with the space it needs to get involved with campus life. 

A student’s level of involvement in campus life and student organizations – academic, cultural, service and social – has an incredibly high correlation to their success.

The ex...

What: “Revealing Texas Women: Hidden Voices in Special Collections” — An exhibit presented by the University of North Texas Libraries' Archives and Rare Books

When: Through May 11(Saturday). The exhibit is open Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday until 8:30 p.m.

Where:  Room 437 of UNT’s Willis Library, located one block east of Highland Street and Avenue C (1506 W. Highland St., Denton)

Cost: Free

Contact:...

DENTON (UNT), Texas –  Artworks by award-winning guest artists, noted faculty members, students and more will be on display at various galleries on the University of North Texas campus this spring. Please include the following information about the university’s art exhibitions and other visual arts-related events in briefs and calendars.

UNT Art Gallery

The UNT Art Gallery, part of the UNT College of Visual Arts and Design, will present the following events. UNT Art Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and...

DENTON (UNT), Texas--Tao Zhang, assistant professor of kinesiology, health promotion and recreation in the University of North Texas College of Education, has earned the Mabel Lee Award from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) — the largest organization of professionals involved in physical activity and health, and other areas related to a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Mabel Lee A...