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Famed Count Basie Orchestra and Kenny Werner Trio to perform at UNT
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What: The University of North Texas will be treated to musical performances in February from two national acts – the Count Basie Orchestra and the Kenny Werner Trio. Both concerts are sponsored by the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.
When: The Count Basie Orchestra will perform at 7:30...
UNT alumni nominated for Grammy Awards
DENTON (UNT), Texas –Nominations for the 61st annual Recording Academy Grammy Awards were announced on Dec. 7. Once again, University of North Texas faculty and alumni are part of projects that have received nominations in seven categories.
Since the 1960s, UNT College of Music alumni, faculty and staff have worked on projects nominated for Grammy Awards as well as Grammy-winning projects. Our One O’Clock Lab Band students, composers and ar...
UNT set to co-host international US-China Smart Education Conference in March 2019 in Denton
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Hundreds of global thought leaders, technology experts, industry leaders and educators from all learning levels are expected to participate in the international US-China Smart Education Conference March 18-20, 2019, in Denton.
This is the fourth year of the conference, and the first time it will be hosted in the United States. The University of North Texas is co-hosting the three-day conference in conjunction with Beijing Normal University.
In addition to top keynote speakers such as Virgin Galactic’s Stephen Attenborough and NetDragon’s Liu D...
Papers, panel proposals sought for UNT conference exploring lasting impact of WWI, imperialism
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas Department of History is seeking scholars and student researchers to present in an upcoming conference offering a global, interdisciplinary perspective on World War I and its lasting legacy.
Leading up to the 100-year anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles signing that formally brought an end to WWI, the university will host the two-day conference, ...
Events and experts wrap up the holidays at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is tooting it’s horn for the holidays with fun events like TUBACHRISTMAS and experts who can weigh in on seasonal stories.
For interviews or press passes: Contact Monique.Bird@unt.edu or 940-369-7782.
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A new partnership between the UNT Onstead Institute and Denton ISD receives a grant from The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation
UNT alumna creates sculpture, pavilion for UNT campus
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DENTON (UNT), Texas - The University of North Texas is now home to a new sculpture inviting visitors to connect with the environment and experience sustainability through art.
College of Visual Arts and Design Department of Studio Art alumna Kirsten Angerbauer was a seni...
UNT College of Music presents a TUBACHRISTMAS
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UNT professor honored by the American Mathematical Society
University of North Texas Regents Professor Stephen Jackson was recently accepted as a fellow by the American Mathematical Society.
The Fellows of the AMS designation recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication and utilization of mathematics.
Jackson’s decade-plus work with definable set theory is one of the reasons he was honored by the society. In August, he shared his findings on the theory at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de...
UNT appoints new College of Engineering dean
The University of North Texas appointed Hanchen Huang as its new dean of the College of Engineering. Huang’s appointment begins Jan. 1, 2019.
In his role at UNT, he will have authority over research, outreach and curriculum.
“I’m excited that Dr. Huang chose to lead UNT’s College of Engineering as it continues to grow its student body and expand its reach as a nationally recognized engineering program,” UNT Provost Jennifer Cowley said. “Dr. Huang brings with him a wealth of res...