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College of Music lecturer uses grant to showcase UNT's talents at the Dallas Museum of Art
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas College of Music's Elizabeth McNutt, flute principal lecturer and director of the Nova new music ensemble, has been awarded a grant by the Earle Brown Music Foundation that is allowing her to highlight UNT's diverse musical and cultural programs at the Dallas Museum of Art. Funds must be used to support the performance of Earle Brown (a leading composer of modern music) and Morton Feldman (Brown's long-time colleague) compositions....
UNT to expand low-cost autism services
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas has received a $167,000 grant to expand its low-cost autism services to additional families.
The grant, awarded by the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, will allow the autism center to serve up to 28 families who may not be able to afford the costs of intensive autism treatment.
"We're thrilled to have been selected as a service provider for the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services," said...
Poet Rick Barot named 2016 UNT Rilke Prize winner
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Rick Barot was named the 2016 UNT Rilke Prize winner for his book of poetry, “Chord.” The $10,000 prize, sponsored by UNT’s Department of English, recognizes a book published by a mid-career poet that demonstrates exceptional artistry and vision.
To celebrate the award, a Q&A and reception will be held with Barot at 7 p.m. April 13 at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Barot will also give a reading and sign books at 8 p.m. April 14 in Room 180 of the Business Leadership Building, 1307 W. Highland St. Barot originally was scheduled to read as part of UNT's Vi...
Five tips for healthy eating during March National Nutrition Month: UNT expert has advice.
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — March is National Nutrition Month, and University of North Texas registered dietician Ann Afflerbach has advice for families and individuals on ways to make the most of this year’s theme: Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.
Contact Afflerbach at Ann.Afflerbach@unt.edu....
UNT spring enrollment continues upward trend as 35,141 students enroll
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Spring enrollment at the University of North Texas increased over 2015 with 35,141 students enrolled. In addition, students are taking more class hours, indicating a continued focus on academic achievement.
This comes on the heels of UNT’s designation as a Tier One research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which is the highest classification a university can earn.
UNT’s new classification is not the only aspect of the campus that proves its dedication to research. The number of new graduate students increased...
3.14159265: UNT mathematician available to discuss Pi Day
Pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, is celebrated globally every year on March 14.
University of North Texas Professor of Mathematics John Quintanilla is available to discuss the history of Pi and its resurgence in pop culture. Quintanilla can be reached at John.Quintanilla@unt.edu or at 940-565-4043.
Leading expert in Israel and Jewish studies to visit UNT for lecture on antisemitism and Israel
What: “European Jews, Israel, and Antisemitism” — A lecture by Michael Brenner, the director of American University’s Center for Israel Studies, Presented by the University of North Texas Jewish and Israel Studies Program
When: 4:30 p.m. March 7 (Monday)
Where: Room 255 of UNT’s Eagle Student Services Center, 1147 Union Circle
Cost: Free
...UNT College of Music student only American composer featured at international festival
DENTON (UNT), Texas - A composition by University of North Texas College of Music student Sam Mikulewicz has been selected for performance at the Sound of Dragon Chinese Music Festival in Vancouver on April 24. The piece, titled “Himawari,” will be played by The Sound of Dragon Ensemble, the festival’s house band. Mikulewicz is the only American composer or performer featured at the festival. He says “Himawari,” Japanese for sunflower, was inspired by his love for the large, bold blooms.
"Sunflowers are m...
Commemorative book celebrates 125 years of UNT through unique, sometimes quirky, tales
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — A literal mammoth find, a touchdown boogie in a great football comedy and the near resignation of a jazz icon – these unique and sometimes quirky anecdotes make up the storied history of the institution now known as the University of North Texas and, along with more traditional tales, will be unveiled in a commemorative book celebrating UNT’s 125th anniversary.
“Independent, Original and Progressive: Celebrating 125 Years of UNT” follows the university’s history and the experiences of st...
UNT Libraries asks for public's help to win $500,000 NEH challenge grant
DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- The University of North Texas Libraries is asking for the public's help to receive a $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Over the next five years, the university is tasked with raising $1.5 million – funds that would expand an endowment for the library's most popular resource: the Portal to Texas History website. To donate, visit the...