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Cover story
UNT Alumni Working Together
UNT’s academic and creative opportunities breed friendships and innovative partnerships.
Written by: Adrienne Nettles
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The Last Word
’Fessor Graham’s Dancer
Gene Pflug ('51) reflects on 'Fessor Graham's influence on his early tap dancing career.
Written by: Gene Pflug (’51)
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Plant Science
Signaling Mechanisms in Plants
Groundbreaking research earns UNT a national reputation in plant science.
#College of Science, #Department of Biological Sciences, #Science/Technology, #2012 Spring
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Parting Shot
A Green Light to Greatness
UNT unveiled its four bold goals Feb. 13 with its new five-year strategic plan and theme line.
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Power of Research
Pushing the Boundaries
UNT continues to make strides in innovative research, scholarship and creativity.
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Program feature
Honors College
A community of high-achieving scholars goes above and beyond.
Written by: Nancy Kolsti
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Alumni Spotlight
Rich Emberlin
Alumnus Rich Emberlin, Dallas police detective and reality TV celebrity, remembers his UNT roots.
Written by: Megan Beck
#Alumni Spotlight, #Business, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2012 Spring
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Excellence in education
A Green Light to Greatness
UNT unveils new strategic plan and theme line.
Written by: Ernestine Bousquet
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Big Awards
Oscar and Grammy News
Two alumni had a role in Oscar- and Grammy-winning projects this year.
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Alumni Spotlight
Returning the Favor
Tait Cruse (’89) credits UNT for successes. Today, he’s giving back to UNT.
Written by: Leslie Wimmer
#G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2012 Spring, #Alumni Profiles
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Alumni Spotlight
Texas Sports Hall of Famer
Texas' winningest high school football coach receives honors.
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Faculty Honors
National Education Fellow
Arminta Jacobson was named a fellow by the National Council on Family Relations.
#Department of Educational Psychology, #Campus News, #College of Education, #2012 Spring
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Alumni Spotlight
A Family Affair
For the Hill family, graduation proved to be a family affair.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Star Student
Intel Finalist
TAMS student Kurtis Carsch was named one of 40 finalists in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search.
#Campus News, #2012 Spring, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Winning Poet
Texas Laureate
As 2012 Texas Poet Laureate, Jan Seale (ʼ69 M.A.) shares gift with others.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Alumni Spotlight
Dust and Distance
St. Louis-based artist Jill Downen creates installation at the UNT Art Gallery.
#Visual Arts, #Culture, #2012 Spring, #College of Visual Arts and Design
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Scholarship Recipients
Alums Earn Scholarships
Alums receive $2,500 Educational Administration Scholarships.
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Global Connection
Intensive English Language Institute
Faculty, staff and alumni change lives through institute.
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UNT Alumni Association
Senior Barbecue Picnic
UNT hosts second annual Senior Barbecue Picnic at the Alumni Center.
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Campus News
LEED Certification
Business Leadership Building becomes third LEED certified building on campus.
#Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2012 Spring
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International Images
Winning Photographer
UNT alumnus Spike Johnson named 2011 College Photographer of the Year award.
#Journalism, #Culture, #2012 Spring, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
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Ask an Expert
David McEntire
How can you prepare for an emergency?
Written by: Adrienne Nettles
#Expert Take, #Social Impact, #College of Information, #2012 Spring
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NSF Research
Solar Energy Research
Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering professor Francis D’Souza receives grant.
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Books
Cambridge Edition
English professor edits first scholarly edition of earliest known writings of author Samuel...
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Campus Events
New Perspectives
UNT brings cultural and intellectual opportunities to students and community members.
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Books
Water and Culture
Irene Klaver co-edits new book examining the role of water in sustaining cultural diversity and...
#Culture, #Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies, #2012 Spring
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Books
Predestination
The impact of Calvinism is examined by Milan Zafirovski, professor of sociology.
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Dear North Texan
Scholar in Every Way
Alum remembers Dean O.J. Curry's Business Problems and Trends M.B.A. class.
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Voice Acting
Dream Defender
Daniel Garcia (’08) is the voice of Zane in the 3-D DirectTV cartoon Dream Defenders.
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Alumni Spotlight
Magic Maker
Celebrated magician Paul Osborne (’70) worked his way through college doing magic shows.
Written by: Brooke Nottingham (ʼ11)