News Releases
UNT beats defending champs to win at major logistics and transportation event
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A team of University of North Texas logistics and supply chain management students won the top prize at Operation Stimulus, a prestigious and highly-competitive collegiate logistics student case study competition.
Seniors Carlos Castro, Chelsea Jones and Woodrow Weaver and junior Joshua Intondi beat 19 other teams from nationally and internationally ranked logistics programs – including last year’s winner, Dalhousie University – during the contest earlier this month. Juniors Pritti Gill and Kristopher Henny also at...
Jane Goodall to speak as part of UNT’S Distinguished Lecture Series
What: University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jane Goodall, acclaimed environmental and animal conservationist.
When: 7 p.m. April 9 (Monday)
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D
Cost: Free to UNT students; $5 for a student guest (one allowed); $10 for faculty, staff and alumni; and $20 for general admission. Tickets are available at 8 a.m. Feb. 12 for students and at 8 a.m. Feb. 1...
Student director adds unique twist to UNT’s production of “Flowers for Algernon”
What: “Flowers for Algernon,” a play presented by the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre, about a man who is mentally challenged and undergoes an experimental surgery designed to boost his intelligence.
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 23 and 24 (Thursday-Saturday).
Where: Room 127 in RTFP Building, 1179 Union Circle in Denton.
Tickets: Audience members can purchase tickets at the box offi...
UNT spring enrollment shows increased interest in high-quality, convenient education
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Spring enrollment at the University of North Texas is holding steady with 35,465 students taking classes at the most comprehensive university in the North Texas region.
Enrollment in online classes at UNT this spring is the highest it’s been during a spring semester – up 16.6 percent – from 13,738 students enrolled in 377 courses last spring to 16,013 students enrolled in 411 courses this spring. In addition, enrollment at the New College in Frisco increased 72 percent from 526 students last spring to 905 students this spring.
“The increases in UNT’s online...
UNT hosts national student electronic music festival
DENTON (UNT), Texas - The seventh annual National Student Electronic Music Event is coming to the University of North Texas College of Music. There have been 157 submissions for the festival, including works for fixed media (stereo and multichannel), instruments + electronics, audiovisual works, actor + electronics and one sound installation for robotic performers.
What: The 7th annual National Student Electronic Music Festiva...
Poet Ruth Ellen Kocher, Booker Award-winning writer Paul Beatty to visit UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas - A prolific poet and an award-winning novelist will visit the University of North Texas this spring.
Poet Ruth Ellen Kocher and Booker Prize-winning novelist Paul Beatty will speak at UNT as part of the Visiting Writers Series. The event is sponsored by the Department of English.
Ruth Ellen Kocher: February 27 (Tuesday)
Experience the world around us in food, games and more with UNT International
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas will host several activities and lectures this semester focused on learning about and enjoying other cultures. The events – hosted by UNT International – are free, will take place on the UNT campus in Denton and are open to media and the public.
UNT International Opportunities Fair: The fair will provide information about conversation partners — native English speakers who are matched with international students in UNT’s Intensi...
Famed composer Bruce Broughton joins UNT Symphonic Band for concert featuring his music
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Bruce Broughton, 10-time Emmy Award winner and 2017-18 University of North Texas composer-in-residence, will return to the College of Music to join the Symphonic Band in a performance of his compositions and participate in a unique on-stage conversation where he will discuss his music, career and contributions live for the audience. Media: Download image...
UNT Equity and Diversity Conference to feature keynote speaker Rosa Clemente
What: The 18th annual Equity and Diversity Conference at the University of North Texas, featuring keynote speaker Rosa Clemente, scholar-activist, journalist and 2...
UNT’s Urban Network to host roundtable symposium for students
What: Urban Encounters:People, Places and Politics of the City, a roundtable symposium from the UNT Urban Network.
When: 2-5 p.m. Feb. 5 (Monday).
Where: Willis Library, room 140.
Cost: Free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A broad group of faculty comprising the new UNT “Urban Network” is holding their first event called “Urban Encounters:People...