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NSA, NSF grants help UNT fight security breaches, improve cybersecurity workforce
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Grants totaling more than $1.4 million from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation are adding to the University of North Texas’ efforts to improve cybersecurity education – and ultimately fight cybercrime – in the U.S.
The National Security Agency recently awarded a nearly $250,000 grant to UNT to create a cybersecurity career roadmap to help government entities, businesses and professional organizations connect current and future cybersecurity professionals with the trainings they need for their careers.
The grant coincides with...
UNT inks higher education partnership with Texas Motor Speedway, providing fresh opportunities for students
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is officially the proud higher education partner of Texas Motor Speedway, UNT President Neal Smatresk announced Wednesday (Nov. 1).
Smatresk introduced the brand-new partnership at a special Science of Speed panel discussion for students on the university’s Denton campus. The UNT president joined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series champion Austin Dillon, USA Luge legend Gordy...
Astronomy expert to discuss amateur astronomer exoplanet observation techniques
What: Dennis M. Conti, chairman of the American Association of Variable Star Observers’ exoplanet section, will discuss techniques that amateur astronomers use to observe planets outside the solar system – also called exoplanets – and how they can contribute to scientific research.
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 (Tuesday).
Where: UNT Sky Theater, 1704 W. Mulberry St. in Denton.
Tickets: Free, but reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations,...
UNT, Texas Motor Speedway celebrate partnership with special unveiling on campus
What: NASCAR’s Austin Dillon will unveil 2018 Winter Olympics paint scheme ahead of Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 and take part in “Science of Speed” panel discussion with UNT students in honor of a new higher education partnership between the University of North Texas and Texas Motor Speedway
When: 4 p.m. Nov. 1 (Wednesday)
Where: Library Mall, located behind the Hurley Administration Buil...
UNT graduate student’s ethereal work wins $20,000 grand prize from VSA Emerging Young Artists Competition
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- In the photograph “Insight,” the eye of University of North Texas graduate student Trinity Kai peers from a bundle of fabric, looking straight at the viewer.
That photo represents many things to Kai. It touches upon her philosophy of life. It was shot from a lensless camera that she prefers for its craftsmanship. And it won her the $20,000 grand prize from the VSA Emerging Young Artists Competition, a...
UNT Speech and Hearing Center to offer free hearing screenings on Homecoming weekend
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Like many college football stadiums, the University of North Texas' Apogee Stadium ill be filled with screaming fans and blasting band music Nov. 11 (Saturday).
Before attending the 4 p.m. game against the University of Texas at El Paso, or watching the Homecoming parade beginning at 11 a.m., UNT alumni, faculty, staff and students and members of the Denton community can get their hearing checked for free at ...
UNT’s Intensive English Language Institute celebrates 40th anniversary
The University of North Texas’s Intensive English Language Institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
On Nov. 13 (Monday), the institute will host IELI Day with current students and IELI alumni in Marquis Hall.
“I’ve found IELI to be something special because of the high caliber of its dedicated faculty and staff and it’s rigorous, standardized curriculum,” said Donna Obenda, academic and special programs coordinator of IELI.
The...
Applications being taken for scholarships for UNT Speech and Hearing Center services for children
DENTON (UNT), Texas - The University of North Texas Speech and Hearing Center is offering scholarships that will allow children in the second through seventh grades to attend the center's weekly therapy for delays in reading, writing and other literacy-language skills.
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UNT faculty studying recovery of smaller Gulf Coast cities after Harvey
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Aransas, Nueces and Refugio counties along Texas' Gulf Coast received widespread damage from Hurricane Harvey when it made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Two months later, some residents of devastated communities feel forgotten. According to University of North Texas faculty members Mary Nelan and Ronald Schumann, some believe Houston received far more attention in the media and from response organizations because of the severe floo...
UNT faculty member honored with Edward R. Murrow award
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Thorne Anderson, associate professor in the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, was part of a team who won an Edward R. Murrow Award for Exce...