News Releases
Computer engineering professor named finalist for award
DENTON (UNT), Texas – UNT professor Ram Dantu has been named a D CEO CIO/CTO award finalist. Dantu is the only academic nominated and is named among top chief information and chief technology officers in North Texas.
Dantu began conducting research and teaching at UNT in 2003, when he took over as the director of the Center for Information and Computer Security. He worked in the industry for more th...
UNT College of Music "Gala Heroes and Villains of the Stage" to raise funds for student scholarships
What: The 2016 University of North Texas College of Music Gala, Heroes and Villains of the Stage, featuring the Symphony Orchestra and student vocalists.
When: 4 p.m. Oct. 9 (Sunday).
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton. The event also will be streamed live at https://recording.music.unt.edu/.
Cost: $25 each. Purchase tickets...
UNT top economist shares insight for presidential debates, election
The first of three scheduled televised debates for the 2016 presidential election is set for next week, when the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, debates the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, at 8 p.m. (Central) Sept. 26 (Monday) at Hofstra University in Hempstad, N.Y.
Michael Carroll, director of the University of North Texas Economics Research Group, says the debates can be an opport...
For second year in a row, UNT hits record high with enrollment
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas continues to see an increase in enrollment and, for the second year in a row, has posted a record for students enrolled with 37,973 students, which is a 2 percent increase over last year.
This growth, led by its largest incoming freshmen class to date of 4,773 students, is nearly a 2.5 percent increase over last year's record class. The university continues to attract some of the brightest students in the country, which include 11 new National Merit Finalists.
"UNT is clearly a top choice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyo...
New discovery could change how many materials are designed
DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- New research published this week in the online publication Nature is challenging a theory that is more than 50 years old and could change how some materials are designed in the future.
A team of researchers, including professor Rajiv Mishra and post-doctoral researcher Mageshwari Komarasamy of the University of North Texas' College...
UNT New College at Frisco and the North Texas Community College Consortium to host open house for ITT Tech students
What: Open house for ITT Tech students who can speak with advisors from UNT and area community colleges to learn how they can transfer their ITT Tech credits for different degree programs.
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 21 (Wednesday).
Where: UNT New College at Frisco, 2811 Internet Blvd. Suite 100, Frisco, Texas.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas, in partnership with the North Texas Community College Consortium, is hosting an open house for ITT Tech students at UNT New College at Frisco, an off-site instruc...
UNT Fine Arts Series welcomes Humans of New York creator
What: Humans of New York: An Evening with Brandon Stanton welcomes the creator of the popular blog Humans of New York who will discuss his photography and stories with UNT students and guests. The event is part of the University of North Texas Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series in conjunction with the UNT Distinguished Lecture Series.
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 28 (Wednesday).
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D, Denton.
Cost: Free for students, $10 for guests of students, $20 for facult...
"Melissa's Choice," running Oct. 6-16 at UNT, tackles provocative issue of abortion
What: Melissa's Choice: An American Dilemma, a play presented by the University of North Texas' Department of Dance and Theatre, in which Melissa, an attorney, deals with an unintended pregnancy. The play is written by New York-based playwright Steven Somkin, who will attend the first performance, and directed by Andy Harris, professor of theatre his...
Outstanding UNT faculty to be honored during fifth annual awards dinner
What: Salute to Faculty Excellence Awards Dinner & Ceremony
When: September 22 (Thursday) Reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by awards dinner and celebration at 7 p.m.
Where: HUB Club, Apogee Stadium, level three; 251 S. Bonnie Brae Street, Denton, Texas, 76207
Cost: $35
More information: To register online.
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Three University of North Texas faculty members will be among more than 20 educators celebr...
Lab bands, jazz ensembles featured in free lunchtime & evening concerts at UNT Union Syndicate
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music is celebrating 70 years of jazz by offering free evening and lunchtime jazz performances in the University Union Syndicate, 1155 Union Circle.
The free weekly concerts are open to the UNT community and the general public. Performances will showcase the UNT College of Music's variety of jazz ensembles at noon on Thursdays and Fridays and 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The One O'Clock Lab Band will kick off the first Wednesday night and Thursday lunchtime events.
The Tues...