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Pia Wood tapped to lead UNT International
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Pia Wood, an expert with more than two decades of experience in providing leadership in higher education international programs, has been named the new vice provost and dean of international affairs at the University of North Texas.
Dr. Wood is joining UNT from the University of Tennessee, where she has served as the associate provost of international education and director of the Center for International Education since 2007.
UNT Provost Jennifer Cowley said she is excited to have such a highly qualified leader join UNT’s team. In her role at UNT, Wo...
University of North Texas faculty member will discuss Aug. 21 televised address on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan
President Donald Trump is expected to reveal a new U.S. military strategy for the war in Afghanistan in his televised address Monday evening (Aug. 21). The following University of North Texas faculty member will watch the speech and is available for interviews about the strategy and the language and tone of the speech:
NASA's Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Lesa B. Roe, named sole finalist for UNT System Chancellor position
August 17, 2017 – (DALLAS) The University of North Texas System Board of Regents has selected Lesa B. Roe, Acting Deputy Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as the sole finalist for the position of Chancellor. Ms. Roe's selection was announced August 17 during the UNT System Board of Regents meeting at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth.
"The UNT System is very proud to present Lesa Roe as the sole finalist for our Chancellor position – she is a results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in operating in a high-ris...
Texas Fashion Collection examines history of comfortable clothing in new exhibition
What: Sportswear to Athleisure: The Creation of Comfortable Clothing, an exhibition about the history of comfortable clothing from the University of North Texas’ Texas Fashion Collection
When: Sept. 8 (Friday) to Dec. 8 (Friday). Private tours can be arranged by emailing tfc@unt.edu.
Where: UNT ArtSpace Dallas,...
UNT rehabilitation and addiction faculty member honored by national association
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Rachita Sharma, instructor and clinical coordinator in the University of North Texas' Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services, has received the President's Award from the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns...
Free weekly lab band & jazz ensemble concerts at UNT Union Syndicate
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music kicks off Jazz at the Syndicate at 9 p.m. on Sept. 12 (Tuesday). The free evening and lunchtime jazz performances will be held in the University Union Syndicate, 1155 Union Circle.
The weekly concerts are open to the UNT community and the general public. Performances 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 Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band will...
National Science Foundation grant to fund drone advances at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The National Science Foundation has awarded Shengli Fu, University of North Texas College of Engineering associate professor and chair of electrical engineering, a $250,000 grant for drone research and development. The grant is part of $1 million that has been divided between UNT, the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.
“I’m excited about the potential for this...
UNT faculty available to discuss topics related to North Korea threat
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss topics related to the evolving North Korea threat of a nuclear strike against the U.S.:
J. Michael Greig is a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in UNT's ...
Internationally known artists to discuss work as UNT determines public art for new Art Building
What: Public Art and Grant Writing Symposium, a three-day event featuring internationally known artists who are finalists to create public art for the new Art Building, sponsored by the University of North Texas’ Art in Public Places program and the College of Visual Arts and Design.
When: Keynote panel discussion, 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 8 (Friday); Percent for Art Finalist Lectures, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 8 (Friday) and 10...
UNT students named Spectrum Scholars by American Library Association
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Two students in the University of North Texas' College of Information have been named 2017 Spectrum Scholars by the American Library Association. Each student will receive $5,0...