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UNT awarded grant to assist victims of crime
DENTON (UNT), Texas – For the second year in a row, the University of North Texas has been awarded the Other Victim Assistance Grant by the Texas Office of the Attorney General, which can be used to help students if they are victims of crime on- or off-campus. UNT has been awarded a $25,000 grant, which will be used during the 2016-2017 academic year.
UNT Dean of Students Maureen McGuinness said that the grant will help the university broaden its efforts to help students.
"This is a huge opportunity for UNT to be able to expand our reach and assist students who need it," she sai...
UNT event to bring back alumni finalists and winners of Pulitzer Prizes in journalism
What: "A Century of Excellence: The Pulitzer Prizes and Journalism's Impact on UNT" -- Five University of North Texas journalism alumni who received Pulitzer Prizes and four who were finalists will discuss their recognized works and the expectations of Pulitzer winners and finalists. Presented by UNT's Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism and Humanities Texas with additional support from Humanities Texas and the Reynolds Foundation.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 (Thursday)
Where: L...
UNT College of Music to commemorate 15th anniversary of Sept. 11 tragedy
What: A Concert of Reflection – 9/11, a performance commemorating the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
When: 4 p.m. Sept. 11 (Sunday).
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall, located in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 I35E Frontage Road, Denton.
Cost: Free, but tickets must be reserved online at thempac.com.
Parking: Free parking will be available in the lot next to the MPAC, with overflow parking available in lots 4 and 26....
Family's role in life after inpatient treatment one of the focuses of UNT Recovery Conference
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Even after a teenager or adult enters a center for substance misuse, his or her immediate family members may not understand how to relate to him or her. The family may walk on eggshells in talking with their loved one, be afraid of what may happen when he or she leaves treatment or feel uncertain of the person's new role in the family after becoming sober.
At the fourth University of North Texas Recovery Conference Sept. 21-22 (Wednesday-Thursday),...
UNT study shows lack of sleep contributes to higher glucose levels in college students
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The start of college or university life often means the start of staying up later and later each night for many students who probably don't realize how lack of sleep could impact their health. But that can happen, according to a study from students in the University of North Texas' Sleep Health Research Laboratory that focused on both college students who skimp on sleep by choice and students with insomnia.
The research results show that students who voluntarily slept fewer hours ov...
Exhibition features UNT alumnus' paintings and drawings
What: Pursuance of Image, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by University of North Texas alumnus and archivist Sam Ivie.
When: Aug. 15 (Monday) – Sept. 3 (Saturday). The reception is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 (Thursday).
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic courthouse square.
Cost: Free
More information: Call 940-369-8257...
UNT's student-run restaurant makes "Best of" list
DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- The Club at Gateway Center, a student-run restaurant at the University of North Texas, has won the 2016 Best of Denton Award in the restaurant category. The recognition comes from the Denton Award Program, which honors exceptional venues that "help make the Denton area a great place to live, work and play."
"Food brings people together, and this is an amazing acc...
UNT named first Bee Campus USA in Texas
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas has become the first university in the state of Texas to be named a Bee Campus USA. Bee Campus USA is a sustainability organization focused on supporting pollinator species populations, which are declining rapidly across the globe.
"I am proud of UNT's Bee Campus USA Certification, because it is recognition for how passionate UNT students are about sustainability," said Gary Cocke, UNT sustainability coordinator.
UNT students have been leading the effort to create a bee-friendly campus. More th...
Heredity explains African American paradox in rates of osteoporosis, UNT historian says
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Thanks to websites that allow users to build and link family trees, websites that give people access to national records and "Who Do You Think You Are?" and other TV shows about the family history of celebrities, genealogy has become one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S. -- almost as popular as gardening.
Research from a University of North Texas historian supports the idea that the nation and region of origin of your ancestors contributes to your risk of developing, or not developing, a growing list of medical conditions.
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UNT New College at Frisco to open cellphone cyber security lab
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Criminal Justice Department is on track to open a cellphone cyber security lab at the UNT New College at Frisco. The off-site instructional facility will house the area's only cyber laboratory solely dedicated to analyzing cellphone data from devices used in criminal activities. Cyber lab director Scott Belshaw says the goal is to connect with as many police departments and federal agencies as possible to accelerate investigation processes.
"What we've found is that cellphone analysis is a major need for North Texas law enforcement,...