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Mankiyali is disappearing. Can UNT help preserve it before it’s gone?
There are an estimated 7,000 languages spoken all over the world. It is possible that as many as half of those languages will be gone by the end of the century. University of North Texas College of Information associate professor Sadaf Munshi wants to learn everything about Mankiyali before it is gone.
“The National Science Foundation awarded us a $284,000 grant to document and preserve Mankiyali, a severely endangered language,” Munshi said. “The language exhibits a number...
UNT professor's research shows benefits of spore-based probiotic supplements— but, buyer beware, most probiotics may offer little to no benefit
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DENTON (UNT), Texas - Over the counter probiotic products are found in most drug and grocery stores promising to restore and promote gut health. Brian McFarlin, a professor in the University of North Texas Departments of...
UNT Department of Studio Art graduate students will exhibit their work in an open studio event
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What: Department of Studio Art Open Studios
When: Oct. 18 (Thursday) 4-8 p.m.
Where: Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St., Denton
Cost: Free to public
Background: The University of North Texas College of Visual...
Class project allows UNT students to develop insurance for their grades
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A special course at the University of North Texas College of Business is giving students the opportunity to underwrite and “sell” grade insurance in their classroom.
Yu-Luen Ma and Nat Pope, professors in the risk management and insurance program, developed the award-winning ...
A course in cultural cuisine
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A new class at the University of North Texas is teaching students about the world’s vast variety of foods in a unique way.
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s “Global Kitchen: A Culinary Journey” course takes UNT students through the cuisines of different cultures.
Each week, trained chef...
Collaborative pianists to gather at UNT for 2018 CollabFest
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Collaborative pianists are getting their moment in the spotlight at the University of North Texas College of Music’s third annual CollabFest – the first conference of its type in the nation.
“Collaborative pianists are trained as partners. It’s about being present in a moment; intuiting, responding and dancing together with other artists real time – heart to heart,” said Elvia Puccinelli, associate professor of collaborative p...
Free speech on university campuses on tap for next UNT Distinguished Lecture Series event
Who: Mark Yudof, emeritus chancellor of the University of Texas System, will give a free lecture about exercising the First Amendment on university campuses.
What: “The First Amendment on Campus”
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 15 (Monday)
Where: Gateway Ballroom at the University of North Texas, 801 North Texas Blvd., Denton
Media: Journalists interested in covering the event should contact Heather Noel at heather.noel@un...
Emmy Award winning puppeteer comes to UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Artist and puppeteer Wayne White has won three Emmy Awards for his outlandish creations, and now students at the University of North Texas will get to work with him.
White will help make giant puppet heads with students from the College of Visual Arts and Design Oct. 22-26 (Monday-Friday), and give a free talk to the public at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 (Tuesday) at the University Union Lyceum. Students will show off their work...
Look around - we’re in the middle of the fourth industrial revolution
University of North Texas College of Engineering Professor Nourredine Boubekri will speak at the ninth annual American Manufacturing Strategies Summit in San Diego, California, Oct. 22 – 23, 2018.
An expert on technology innovation, Boubekri will speak on new developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D/4D printing, quantum computing and other emerging technologies. He will address the challenges in technology development...
UNT achieves record-setting fundraising totals for second year in a row
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The generosity of the University of North Texas family reached an all-time high this year with more than $36.6 million raised to benefit students, research and programming. This is the second consecutive year the Division of Advancement has achieved record-setting fundraising results.
“The outstanding accomplishments of our Advancement team will allow us to build upon the momentum happening across...