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UNT political scientist available to discuss inauguration speech, other topics
This Friday (Jan. 20), Donald J. Trump will become the 45th president of the United States after taking the oath of office at the Capitol. Shortly afterward, the newly sworn-in president will give his inaugural address.
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U.S. News and World Report lists UNT online education program among best in the nation
DENTON (UNT) Texas—U.S News and World Report has named the University of North Texas College of Education online graduate education program one of the best in the nation. UNT was ranked No.16 out of 275 schools listed. The program rose from a No.124 ranking last year.
“This is exciting news! Our faculty has always been committed to providing quality programs that meet the needs of students across the nation, state and North Texas area,” said...
UNT officials to break ground Jan. 24 on innovative new art building project
What: Groundbreaking for the construction and renovation of the Art Building for the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas
When: 1 p.m. Jan. 24 (Tuesday)
Where: Art Building, Lightwell Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton
DENTON (UNT), Texas - University of North Texas officials will break ground at 1 p.m. Jan. 24 (Tuesday) on a new four-stor...
UNT researchers to study flu vaccine response and quality of sleep in hospital nurses
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Many hospitals require employees to get yearly flu vaccinations, to protect patients from contracting the flu and to reduce the number of sick days that employees use.
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Tickets available for Great Conversations dinner benefiting University of North Texas Honors College
What: Great Conversations — An annual dinner benefiting the
University of North Texas Honors College, with stimulating conversation
as the main purpose. Those who attend will be seated in small groups to
discuss a certain topic ...
UNT engineer part of collaboration receiving $4.5 million for superconductive wire research
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Marcus Young, a University of North Texas assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is part of a new project aimed at improving superconductive wires.
Young is collaborating with Supercond...
Innovative choreography on tap at UNT’s Faculty Dance Concert Feb. 9-12
What: Faculty Dance Concert: Standing on Shoulders, featuring original dance works choreographed by guest artist William “Bill” Evans and teachers from the Department of Dance and Theatre at the University of North Texas.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 9-11 (Thursday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. Feb. 12 (Sunday).
Where: University Theatre, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building.
Cost:...
UNT ArtSpace Dallas exhibition ‘Shiny Ghost’ shows images of quirky personality
What: Shiny Ghost, an exhibition of photographs by Rachel Cox, a University of North Texas alumna and adjunct professor, about her grandmother, Barbara Jane Violet.
When: The exhibition runs from Feb. 4 (Saturday) to April 29 (Saturday). The opening reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and the artist talk will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 (Saturday). The event will include a book signing, with books for sale.
Where:...
UNT on the Square exhibition features ceramic works by faculty member Jerry Austin
What: Currents: A Survey of Recent Works, an exhibition of ceramics from retiring University of North Texas associate professor Jerry Austin.
When: Feb. 8 (Wednesday) to March 4 (Friday) at UNT on the Square. The reception will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9 (Thursday).
Hours: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays
Whe...
New UNT on the Square exhibition depicts alternative view of police violence
What: KWTXR, an exhibition at UNT on the Square by Fort Worth-based artist by Christopher Blay that depicts a fictional character, Kara Walker Texas Ranger, time traveling to places where police officers killed African-Americans – such as Ferguson, Missouri; Staten Island; and Fruitvale Station in Oakland, Calif. – and tries to make the situation different.
When: Jan. 23 (Monday) – Feb. 3 (Friday). The reception will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 i...