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UNT part of national NSF-funded effort to develop new vehicle technologies
The Center for Electric, Connected and Autonomous Technologies for Mobility will leverage research across academic disciplines and industry expertise
DENTON (UNT), Texas — University of North Texas College of Engineering and College of Information researchers are part of a national effort to foster more collaboration in the development of emerging vehicle technologies.
Through the Center for Electric, C...
UNT receives $1 million to lead network of regional organizations selected for initial NSF Engines Development Award
The team will focus on transforming logistics in the Texoma Region, which covers 26 counties and is bordered on the south by the Dallas-Fort Worth area and north by the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma.
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas Arlington, Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Dallas College along with a network of 25 other participating organizations in North Central Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma, have been awarded $1 million from the U.S....
UNT Commencement weekend features “the grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee alongside more than 6,700 new graduates
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas will celebrate graduates in 12 ceremonies this week.
During Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies May 12-14 (Friday-Sunday), the university expects more than 6,700 students to celebrate the completion of bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees during the spring and summer semesters.
Opal Lee (’63 M.Ed.) will receive an honorary doctorate degree as part of UNT’s Spring 2023 Commencement events. She led the successful charge to make Juneteenth a national holiday — earning admiration and accolad...
UNT student earns Rotary Global Grant to study urban management and development, explore future of affordable housing
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Charles Wood, a graduate student in the University of North Texas College of Health and Public Service, earned a $40,000 Rotary Global Grant to pursue his dream of leading local government and community efforts to address the growing need for affordable and accessible housing.
Wood will graduate from UNT in May with his Master of Public Administration, with concentrations in nonprofit and local government management. In August 2023, he will head to the Netherlands to attend...
UNT faculty recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at annual awards celebration
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas celebrated 31 faculty members for their remarkable impact on student success and outstanding scholarly and creative achievements during the annual Salute to Faculty Excellence awards ceremony April 28.
Faculty received awards from across the university, including the Office of the Provost, the Division of Research and Innovation, the Center for Learning Experimentation, Application and Research, International Affairs and more. See a...
TAMS student earns Goldwater Scholarship for research exploring medical possibilities of machine learning
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Jathin Pranav Singaraju, a student from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas, has been named a 2023 Goldwater Scholar in recognition of his work in the biomedical engineering lab of assistant professor Huaxiao “Adam” Yang.
The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most competitive awards in the country for students pursuing careers in math, science and engineering. Jathin’s award brings UNT’s lifetime number of Goldwater Scholars to 71.
“This awar...
UNT programs rise in the latest national rankings – including three that took the No. 1 spot in Texas
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business saw its part-time Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) jump ahead of dozens of other universities across the nation to come in at No. 68 in the nation – and No. 6 among Texas public universities. The full-time M.B.A. landed at No. 5 in the state and No. 95 in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools released Ap...
UNT Speech and Debate Team wraps up successful season at national tournament
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas Speech and Debate Team competed at the National Forensic Association’s 50th Championship Tournament. The National Forensic Association (NFA) is an American intercollegiate organization designed to promote excellence in public speaking and debate.
Junior and team co-president, Alaia Snell, a double major in English and economics, shared why she loves being on the UNT Debate Team.
“I love that this team is invested in advocacy,” said Snell. “I can bring my love of research and use my voice to be an advocate for what I believe i...
UNT launching project to train teachers, speech-language pathologists to better serve students with autism
DENTON (UNT), Texas — University of North Texas professors have earned a $1.24 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train special education teachers and speech-language pathologists to better serve students with autism spectrum disorder.
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UNT alumna Ramona Washington with more than 20 years experience named UNT Police Chief
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Ramona Washington, a UNT alumna and law enforcement professional with more than 20 years experience, will serve as the next police chief for the University of North Texas Police Department, effective June 1, 2023.
“Ramona embodies the professionalism and community-centric focus that we desire in a police chief to lead this department, oversee the safety of our campus, and connect with our students, faculty, staff and guests,” said Clayton Gibson, UNT’s vice president for finance and administration. “She has spent most of her career with UNT Police because this c...