Bright lights and loud noises in a theater might be uncomfortable to a child with autism.

To make the theater experience more enjoyable, staff members from the University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center are serving on a panel of experts from the Dallas/Fort Worth area helping the Dallas Children's Theater plan its first-ever season of sensory friendly programming.

Kevin Stewart, director of outreach and training at the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, and Lauren Mathews, a speech-language path...

What: Marking a Course, an exhibition at the University of North Texas of figurative artworks that convey meaning through distinct mark making. The exhibit is part of the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.

When: Exhibition on display Feb. 18 (Thursday) -- March 29 (Saturday). Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 20 Artists' Gallery Talks will begin at 6 p.m.

UNT Art Gallery's hours are Tuesday 12-5 p.m., Wed...

Feb. 10, 2014 – Is height important in matters of the heart? According to new research from Rice University and the University of North Texas, the height of a potential partner matters more to women than men, and mostly for femininity and protection. 

The study, "Does Height Matter? An Examination of Height Preferences in Romantic Coupling," was conducted in two parts. Part one, which used data from the Yahoo! personal dating advertisements of 455 males (average height of 5 feet 8 inches and...

As you continue your coverage of the 2014 Texas gubernatorial election and other political races in the state, consider these University of North Texas faculty members who are available to do media interviews about the candidates, results of the March 4 primary, debates between the candidates and other topics.

Terry Clower is an associate professor of applied economics and the director of UNT's Center for Economic Development. He will discuss the Texas economy and its possi...

What: UNT Eco Reps screen the documentary "Inside Chipotle"
When: 6 p.m. Feb. 11 (Tuesday)
Where: Bruce Concert Hall, 1624 Chestnut St.

The UNT Eco Reps will screen the documentary "Inside Chipotle" at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 (Tuesday) in the Bruce Concert Hall inside of Bruce Hall.

The film covers the origins and ethics behind the multi-billion dollar business. A local Chipotle location will provide food for up to 100 people in attendance between 4 and 5 p.m. A...

DENTON, Texas (UNT) – Hao Miao, a University of North Texas College of Music student of Professor Julia Bushkova, is the only violinist in Texas selected to compete this year in the Senior Division of the elite Menuhin Competition.

The Menuhin Competition is the world's leading competition for violinists under the age of 22 and will be taking place in the U.S. for the...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The Professional Leadership Program within the University of North Texas College of Business celebrates 20 years this year – marking two decades of developing students and helping them gain the polish and expertise they need to succeed in the work world.

Students review basic soft skills such as interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence and resume writing. This year PLP added a new increment to the curriculum that gives students the experience they need in strategic decisio...

DENTON, Texas (UNT) – A new community engagement award at the University of North Texas will honor an alumnus and longtime College of Music professor who built a long legacy of selfless civic and university service.

The Bob Rogers Service and Community Engagement Award will recognize faculty or staff members whose service helps bring out the best of both the UNT and Denton communities. The award is part of an initiative to increase and recognize community engagement among students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Bob Roge...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- In his small high school in Hughes Springs, Texas, Clifford Morrison didn't have any opportunities to learn about the work of a synthetic biologist -- his career goal -- by doing research.

That changed for him after his first year at the University of North Texas. Morrison, a chemistry and biochemistry major, enrolled at UNT in the Emerald Eagle Scholars program, which is for academically talented students with high financial need, and in UNT's Honors College. He learned in his hon...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Denton parents can build volcanoes and simulate lunar eclipses after school or on weekends with their children, thanks to science experiment boxes now available at Denton Public Library locations.

Students in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science program at the University of North Texas created the boxes, which are ideal for children ages 4-10 and are now available for check out at Denton Public Library...