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Cover story
Medical Solutions
UNT alumni are dedicated to saving lives and improving the health of their communities.
#Biology, #Social Work, #STEM, #College of Science, #Features, #2011 Winter
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Parting shot
Marriott Culinary Lab
The workspace for UNT hospitality management students mirrors the finest industrial kitchens.
#Hospitality and Tourism, #2011 Winter, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #Featured Photo
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Video
Medical Work in Guatemala
Lt. Michael Kavanaugh, a UNT alumnus, uses preventive medicine to fight off malaria and dengue.
#Biology, #Department of Biological Sciences, #2011 Winter, #Online Exclusives
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Online Exclusive
Deborah Jones
UNT alumna Deborah Jones uses psychology degrees to educate others about AIDS and HIV prevention.
#Psychology, #2011 Winter, #Department of Psychology, #Online Exclusives
![President Lane Rawlins speaking to students President Lane Rawlins speaking to students](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/11_77_lets_talk_015_0.jpg?itok=m_CQpcRJ)
From our president
Balancing High Quality with Affordability
UNT is Texas' most affordable public research university.
![Scrappy dancing with cheerleaders Scrappy dancing with cheerleaders](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/11_755_spirit_nonfire_090_copy.jpg?itok=7w2_TsEb)
Homecoming 2011
Incredible Scrappy
Homecoming 2011 takes alumni to new adventures.
#Homecoming, #Traditions, #Green Pride, #2011 Winter, #Feature Stories
![Jim Nicholson holding Silver Star Jim Nicholson holding Silver Star](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/jim_nicholson.jpg?itok=F30_fA-0)
Serving those who served
Supporting our Veterans
UNT’s reputation for military friendly service grows while veterans’ contributions continue.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Alumni spotlight
Johnny Quinn
The Mean Green's all-time leading receiver is going from the football field to the Olympics.
Written by: Leslie Wimmer
![2011 Soccer Team 2011 Soccer Team](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20111028_0223.jpg?itok=jK2R_TBT)
Brilliantly Green
Soccer Champs, Transfer Students
Mean Green soccer wins Sun Belt Conference; UNT adds transfer advisors.
![Five Sparks sitting in home Five Sparks sitting in home](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/sparks_at_hunt_residence_1995.jpg?itok=F8-y5T-7)
Giving impact
Five Sparks
A group of UNT graduates' friendship leads to a scholarship fund.
#Education, #giving impact, #Features, #College of Education, #2011 Winter
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Mean Green
Stadium Makes History
UNT’s Apogee Stadium earns highest level certification from U.S. Green Building Council.
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Online Exclusive
Lip Dub Holiday Video
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff lip-synched and danced across campus for the annual video.
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Dear North Texan
Music Academy of the West
UNT alumni gather at the Music Academy of the West's summer school and festival.
#Letters, #Music, #Music, #Letters, #2011 Winter, #College of Music
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Ask an Expert
Ted Farris
How can Santa deliver toys to all the children in the world in just one night?
Written by: Adrienne Nettles
#Business, #UNT News, #Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2011 Winter
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Reel News
Thin Line Film Fest
UNT alumni Joshua Butler creates Denton film festival focusing on documentaries.
Written by: Brooke Nottingham
#Media Arts, #Television & Film, #Culture, #2011 Winter, #Department of Media Arts
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Global Connection
Exchange with Ghana
Marketing and Logistics working to give its students a greater global understanding.
#Business, #Logistics, #Global Connection, #Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2011 Winter
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Alumni spotlight
Research at the Bottom of the World
UNT alumna Kimmy Mighell's research experience in Chile gives her new opportunities.
Written by: Alyssa Yancey
#Biology, #Department of Biological Sciences, #Features, #2011 Winter
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Early Music
Theodora
Handel’s oratorio marks the latest in a series of collaborations between UNT and the Dallas Opera.
![Tyler DeLaCerda standing in front of SkyCouch Tyler DeLaCerda standing in front of SkyCouch](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/11_424_tyler_skycouch_408.jpg?itok=PHG-wLL2)
Alumni spotlight
Engineering Opportunity
UNT alum Tyler DeLaCerda leads design of award-winning airplane seating.
Written by: Brooke Nottingham
#Engineering, #Features, #College of Engineering, #2011 Winter
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Legacy Families
Hard Work Pays Off
Twelve members of the Bishop family have connections to UNT.
Written by: Randena Hulstrand
#Legacy Families, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2011 Winter, #Legacy Families
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Alumni spotlight
Flying with the Thunderbirds
UNT alum Jason "Buzzer" Koltes enjoys his first season with the famous U.S. Air Force team.
Written by: Elizabeth Smith
#Military, #Features, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2011 Winter
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UNT Alumni Association
Baltic Treasures Cruise
Alumni can travel to far-away destinations as part of group cruises.
#Alumni life, #Campus News, #UNT Alumni Association, #2011 Winter