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UNT associate professor, author to give presentation and reading
What: Reading and presentation by UNT Associate Professor of English Miroslav Penkov, a 2012-2013 IAA Faculty Fellow. He will be reading excerpts from his recently published novel "Stork Mountain" and provide images and commentary from his time in Bulgaria researching for the book.
When: May 5 (Thursday),
Presentation on research at 7 p.m., followed by the Reading at 7:30 p.m.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton
Cost: Free
A young Bulgarian immigrant returns to the country of his b...
UNT College of Music jazz students win 8 'DownBeat' Student Music Awards
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas College of Music jazz students, faculty and ensembles have been honored by the national jazz and blues magazine "DownBeat"with a total of eight student music and outstanding performance awards. The awards, considered the most prestigious in jazz education, will be announced in the June issue of the magazine.
Jennifer Barnes, assistant professor of vocal jazz and mentor of the UNT Jazz Singers, earned the DownBeat Jazz Education Achievement Award while the UNT Jazz Singers won in the Graduate College Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble category. V...
UNT Press honored by Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Board
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – UNT Press is set to be honored April 30 (Saturday) with an award from the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.
"I'm pleased that the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has honored the University of North Texas Press for its commitment to publishing the finest Texas Ranger history," said Ronald Chrisman, director of UNT Press. "It is a testament to our authors as well, honoring their dedicated research and writing to bring the story of the Texas Rangers to a wider audience through our publications."
Those who decided on the honor said they are grateful to...
More than 4,200 students to graduate during UNT commencement ceremonies May 13, 14
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- More than 4,200 students are expected to receive degrees from the University of North Texas during the spring 2016 commencement ceremonies, which includes UNT's University-wide Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. May 13 (Friday) at Apogee Stadium, located at 1251 S. Bonnie Brae.
Steven Davidson, former U.S. Army sergeant and UNT alumnus, will deliv...
U.S. News and World Report lists several UNT programs among the best
DENTON (UNT), Texas – U.S. News and World Report recently ranked several University of North Texas graduate school programs as some of the finest in the nation. In all, seven UNT graduate programs made the top 50 list for 2017 Best Graduate Schools. Among those with high rankings are:
- Health Librarianship, #6
- School Library Media, #8
- City Management and Urban Policy, #13
- Rehabilitation Counseling, #15
- Library and Information Studies, #21
- Public Management Administration, #29
- Audiology, #48
In January, U.S. News and World...
UNT student sheds light on Texas town's dark history
What: A screening of "The Great Hanging," a documentary film exposing the largest mass execution by hanging in history, will debut to the public in Gainesville, Texas, the town where the tragic incident occurred. There will be a Great Hanging Memorial social event prior to the screening.
When: 6 p.m. social event, 7 p.m. film screening May 21 (Saturday).
Where: The State Theater, 200 E. California St., Gainesville, Texas.
Cost: Screening (view movie trailer...
UNT alumnus presented with inaugural Wings of Eagles Presidential Award
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Ernest Kuehne Jr. was presented the inaugural Wings of Eagles Presidential Award by UNT President Neal Smatresk on April 16 at the Wingspan Gala.
The Wings of Eagles Presidential Award celebrates creativity, spirit and innovation at UNT. It is awarded to an alumnus or friend of the University who embodies what UNT represents: engagement, generosity and affinity. It is the most prestigious award presented by the president to someone who has made a transformative impact on the university.
Kuehne graduated from UNT with a political science degree in 1966 and...
UNT Associate Professor, author to give presentation and reading
What: Reading and presentation by UNT Associate Professor of English Miroslav Penkov, a 2012-2013 IAA Faculty Fellow. He will be reading excerpts from his recently published novel "Stork Mountain" and provide images and commentary from his time in Bulgaria researching for the book.
When: May 5 (Thursday),
Presentation on research at 7 p.m., followed by the Reading at 7:30 p.m.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton
Cost: Free
A young Bulgarian immigrant returns to the country of his b...
UNT broadcast student to visit White House for inaugural College Reporter Day
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A University of North Texas broadcast student will visit the White House April 28 for the first College Reporter Day, an opportunity for student reporters to discuss issues relevant to college campuses with senior administration officials.
Jessy Diamba, a 20-year-old junior broadcast and digital journalism major in the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, will join a select group of other student reporters from around the nation for a day full of briefings and events at the White House, including a briefing with...
UNT One O'Clock Lab Band recording new album, heading Down Under
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Grammy-nominated One O'Clock Lab Band has an exciting summer in store – they are recording a new album and heading to Australia.
"Our student musicians will assist in leading concerts and clinics at the James Morrison Academy, perform for thousands of jazz students from all across Australia as featured headliner at the Generations of Jazz Festival, and collaborate with numerous jazz professionals and jazz orchestras from Australia and around the world," said One O'Clock Lab Band Director Jay Saunders. "This is a major recruiting opp...