DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The University of North Texas Department of Media Arts' 2016 Advanced Film Screening will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 7 (Saturday). Nine Media Arts students' films will be screened in the University Union Lyceum, located at 1155 Union Circle, Denton.

"This screening is a culmination and celebration of our most advanced production students' work," said Jason Balas, associate professor of filmmaking, cinematography, narrative and screenwriting. "Many are graduating and this screening is validation that they have the talent and skills to now step out into the world...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- During the past decade, several major studies determined that hearing loss, which the Hearing Loss Association of America said impacts more than 48 million Americans, may increase the risk of developing cognitive problems, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Those with mild hearing impairment are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia as those with normal hearing, with the risk increasing to three times as likely for those with moderate hearing loss and five times as likely for those with severe hearing impairment....

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The International Institute of Electroacoustic Music in Bourges – a French electronic music studio known for holding an annual music festival, international composition competitions and commissioning musicians to compose works – has donated their entire archive of digital music to the University of North Texas College of Music's Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia.

"The studio was integral in supporting experimental music and propagating the dissemination of electronic music,"...

DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- Philanthropist Paul Voertman, former owner of the city's iconic Voertman's Bookstore, will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of North Texas. Voertman will be presented with the degree May 13 (Friday) during the annual University-wide Commencement at Apogee Stadium, located at 1251 S. Bonnie Brae in Denton. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.

"Paul's devotion to the arts, to UNT and our spirit of creativity knows no bounds. Because of his generosity, our students ar...

What: Screening of "Pale" at the University of North Texas

When: 8-10 p.m. May 21 (Saturday)

Where: The Lyceum on the third level of the University Union, 1155 Union Circle, Denton

Cost: Free with valid UNT Identification or $5 with half of the proceeds donated to UNT's Department of Media Arts.

DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The feature film "Pale" will be screened at the University of North Texas' Lyceum Theater. "Pale" follows the journey of two sisters who were separated during a post-apocalyptic depressi...

DENTON, Texas (UNT) - On May 9 (Monday), the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, will pass across the face of the sun like a little black dot. You can safely witness the moment through UNT's high-powered telescopes – and even take a photo. The University of North Texas will host a free public event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the transit of Mercury. The viewing will take place at the southwest corner of the Environmental Education, Science & Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St., Denton. The next opportunity to see this will be more than a decade from now.

Participants will be...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Larry Austin, retired University of North Texas College of Music professor and famed composer, has donated his life's work to the college. Austin, who retired from UNT in 1996 after 18 years on the faculty, has been highly successful as a composer for traditional as well as experimental music genres. Compositions donated to UNT have been performed and recorded by the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony and the National Symphony orchestras, as well as many other major ensembles in North America and Europe.

"In addition to his significant contributions to music...

What: The 56th annual Voertman Student Art Competition and Exhibition, which will feature a variety of artistic media from students in the University of North Texas' College of Visual Arts and Design.

When: Runs through July 23 (Saturday)

Where: UNT Art Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton.

Cost: Free.

More information: To learn more about the art competition or exhibition, call 940-565-4005....

DENTON (UNT), Texas – Danny Armitage has been named the new Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services at the University of North Texas.

"Danny brings a wealth of expertise with him," said Vice President for Student Affairs Elizabeth With,. "He has so much experience that there is no learning curve with him. There is a lot for him to do with a new residence hall in the works and he can hit the ground running. He truly is a great addition to student affairs and all of UNT."

Armitage spent more than 30 years at the University of Memphis, serving in many roles within student a...

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...