2010 Spring

Outgoing President

Putting UNT on the Map

Gretchen M. Bataille helped grow UNT’s reputation during her tenure as president.

Written by: Ernestine Bousquet

#Campus News, #2010 Spring

Faculty Mentors

Focusing on Students

UNT faculty mentors are committed to the success of each individual student.

#Campus News, #2010 Spring, #Department of History

The Last Word

Remembering Life’s Lessons

Adene Thompson Steele (’38) remembers the Depression and life lessons learned at North Texas.

Written by: Adene Thompson Steele ('38)

#2010 Spring, #Essays, #College of Education

From Our President

Marching Forward

For 26 years, I watched UNT grow and improve while I served as a senior administrator.

#2010 Spring, #Letters

Parting Shot

Record-breaking Snow

Campus became a winter wonderland for building snowmen and sledding.

#2010 Spring

Program Feature

Evolution of a Librarian

Graduates in library or information science have become leaders of the information generation.

Written by: Nancy Kolsti

#2010 Spring, #Features, #College of Information

Music Awards

UNT at the Grammys

UNT’s One O’Clock Lab Band earns two Grammy nominations, bringing its total to six.

#Culture, #2010 Spring, #College of Music

Alumni Spotlight

Pursuit of Education

97-year-old San Antonio man receives a long-awaited degree from UNT.

Written by: Sarah Bahari

#2010 Spring, #College of Education, #Alumni Profiles

Alumni Spotlight

Brian Waters

Kansas City Chiefs' four-time NFL Pro Bowler recognized for his generosity and support.

Written by: Jill King

#Community Service, #Football, #Athletics, #2010 Spring, #Features, #College of Health and Public Service

Alumni Spotlight

Through the Lens

Multi-award winning photojournalist Chip Somodevilla (’95) captures history through his images.

Written by: Randena Hulstrand

#2010 Spring

Campus News

Gubernatorial Debate

UNT hosts members of the media who covered The Texas Debates: The Race for Governor.

#Campus News, #2010 Spring

Brilliantly Green

Great Things are Happening

Grads wear biodegradable gowns, Grammy nods, top 10 finalists in the Miss American Pageant.

#Campus News, #2010 Spring

Community Service

Helping Those in Need

The UNT community gave big this semester to help those in need, globally and locally.

#Campus News, #2010 Spring

Mean Green

Mean Green go to the Big Dance

UNT claims its second Sun Belt Conference Tournament title in four years.

#Athletics, #2010 Spring

Dear North Texan

Inauguration Reunion

Inauguration was a mini-reunion of UNT’s higher education doctoral program.

#2010 Spring, #Letters

Ask an Expert

Lanse Fullinwider

How can you sculpt a landscape that saves water?

Written by: Khashan Poitier

#Expert Take, #2010 Spring

Global Connection

University Collaborations

UNT partnerships with institutions in China and India will foster joint research activities.

#Global Connection, #Campus News, #2010 Spring

UNT Alumni Association

New Alumni Pavilion

Mean Green game day events will be bigger and better in new alumni pavilion.

#Alumni Life, #2010 Spring, #UNT Alumni Association

Walk of Fame

Roy Orbison’s Star

Rock and roll legend Roy Orbison was honored posthumously on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

#Culture, #2010 Spring

Texas Fashion Collection

Children’s Fashion

First exhibition of children’s clothing presented by the Texas Fashion Collection.

#Texas Fashion Collection, #Visual Arts, #Campus News, #2010 Spring

Dear North Texan

Serving with Pride

Two UNT alumni serve country overseas.

#2010 Spring, #Letters

New CD

Midlake’s "Courage"

Midlake releases new CD The Courage of Others.

#Culture, #2010 Spring

3D Design Project

Bodies of Art

Students in 3-D design course wrapped bodies in tape for their final project.

#Culture, #2010 Spring, #College of Visual Arts and Design

Books

Celia Alvarez Muñoz

The life and work of alumna and acclaimed Texas-based contextual artist is subject of new book.

#Books, #Culture, #2010 Spring

Feature Photographers

First Light

Yosemite National Park’s wilderness region was the summer studio for two photographer alumni.

#Culture, #2010 Spring

Fashion Design Award

Wool Winner

Assistant professor of fashion design wins honor in Texas Make It With Wool competition.

#Culture, #2010 Spring, #Fashion, #College of Visual Arts and Design

Faculty Dance Concert

Guest Choreographer

Guest choreographer Bebe Miller gives free public lecture at UNT.

#Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #2010 Spring

Researcher Award

Presidential Honors

Associate professor receives the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.

#Department of Computer Science and Engineering, #2010 Spring, #Science/Technology

Books

Jacobean Nuptials

English assistant professor produces first full-length study of Jacobean nuptial performance.

#Campus News, #2010 Spring, #Department of English

Books

Arab Art

Nada M. Shabout, associate professor of art history, co-edits new in-depth survey of Arab art.

#Department of Art Education and Art History, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #2010 Spring

Distinguished Speaker

Renowned Activist and Scholar

Cornel West, Princeton professor and civil rights activist, discussed social justice.

#Campus News, #2010 Spring