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Local company turns to UNT researchers to study harvesting power of its new wind turbine
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – A Carrollton company is turning to researchers at the University of North Texas to examine its newest wind turbine, which it hopes can solve a difficult problem -- harvesting power when wind speeds are low.
If UNT researchers validate BE-Wind's design, it could overcome a barrier preventing wind turbines from being widely accepted by individual homeowners and within urban areas with dense populations.
Created by BE-Wind, the Evolution...
UNT's Fine Arts Series features fan favorites from "The Onion," "Orange is the New Black," Marvel Comics and more
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Big names in entertainment are featured in the 2014-15 season of UNT's Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series, including musician Bobby McFerrin; actress Laverne Cox from the Netflix series Orange is the New Black; Scott Dikkers, founder of the satirical publication The Onion; and Bill Rosemann, creative director at Marvel Comics.
This season will also feature top-notch educational programs, including a residency and theatre performance by Actors from the London Stage...
Medical geographer available to discuss spread of Ebola virus, other diseases
The World Health Organization has officially declared the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which has resulted in the virus killing more than 1,000 people, a "public health emergency of international concern," which indicates that the world is facing a serious health emergency that requires a "coordinated international response." Ebola, swine flu and polio are the only diseases to receive this designation.
Joseph Oppong, professor of geography at the University of North Texas and current U.S. representative to the Int...
Supercuts, Great Teeth founder Geoffrey M. Rappaport to open UNT Executive + Scholar Lecture Series for 2014-15
What: "The Creative Attitude" -- A presentation at the University of North Texas by Geoffrey M. Rappaport, co-founder and former president of Supercuts, and founder of the new dental chain concept Great Teeth, and So-kyoung Ahn, visiting research scholar in the Global Digital Retailing Research Center in UNT's College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism.
The first of three presentations in the Executive + Scholar Lecture Series for 2014-15, presented by the Global Digital Retailing...
UNT community members help students move into their new homes Aug. 17
What: Mean Green Move-In at the University of North Texas -- UNT officials and faculty and staff members will help students move into residence halls this semester
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17 (Sunday)
Where: UNT campus
Cookout at Crumley Park (near Crumley Hall, 1621 W. Highland St.) from 10 to 2 p.m. Aug. 17
Contact: Carmen Garza, UNT's residence life coordinator, at carmen.garza@unt.edu or 940-565-2890
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Tex...
Rare books and music from Sandborn Collection on display, concert planned at UNT's Music Library
What: Opening concert of the new Sandborn Room, which displays the Sandborn Collection holdings at the University of North Texas. Music from the collection will be featured.
When: 3 p.m. Aug. 28 (Thursday)
Where: The Sandborn Room, Room 430A in the Willis Library, 1506 W. Highland St.
Cost: Free
Contact: A...
Exemplary educators honored for faculty excellence by UNT
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – Three University of North Texas faculty members will receive UNT's highest faculty awards in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarly research and community service. The awards are among the approximately three dozen honors that will be given to faculty members and the more than 70 faculty promotions in rank and/or recipients of tenure. Recipients will be honored Sept. 22-26 (Monday to Friday) during a week-long series of events that culminates in an evening celebration.
The...
Political scientists, Middle East historian will comment on U.S. military launching targeted airstrikes in Iraq
On Friday, Aug. 8, U.S. fighter jets launched a targeted airstrike against Islamic militants in Iraq, just hours after President Barack Obama announced in a nationally televised address that he was authorizing military action to protect U.S. personnel and Iraqi civilians from the militants, who have captured the city of Sinjar in Northern Iraq.
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss topics related to this continuing story:
Dr. J. Michael Greig is...
UNT's Eagle Express plan proving popular for fall registration
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas' new Eagle Express Tuition Plan is proving very popular as 2,522 eligible students opted into the program during the first week of availability.
The plan offers students an opportunity to save up to $4,000 for graduating on schedule. The Eagle Express plan locks in students' total academic costs, saving up to $3,000 in their last 15 credit hours when they graduate in four years. Additionally, students who graduate on time also may qualify for the...
UNT announces new Associate Vice President for Budget and Analytics
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Beverly Cotton joins the University of North Texas as associate vice president for budget and analytics, effective Aug. 11, 2014.
Cotton, who most recently was vice president of business and finance for Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, has years of experience in higher education accounting, having previously worked at Texas Tech University in various finance administration positions.
"Beverly brings to UNT a variety of valuable experiences from her time at Texas Christian University and Texas Tech," said UNT Vice President for Finance an...