2013 Winter

Lettie Haynes in front of train

Cover story

Leaders in High Technology

Alumni working at high-profile companies use their UNT foundation to stay a step ahead of ever-changing technological industries.

Written by: Adrienne Nettles and Leslie Wimmer

#Engineering, #Library and Information Sciences, #Science and Technology, #Features, #College of Engineering, #2013 Winter

Jane Massey at construction site

Program feature

Reviving Communities

Alumni restore economic viability of neighborhoods compromised by urban decay.

Written by: Ellen Rossetti

#Nonprofits, #Public Administration, #Features, #College of Health and Public Service, #2013 Winter

President Lane Rawlins speaking

Rawlins Legacy

Steering UNT Forward

President V. Lane Rawlins brought boldness, vision and discipline to UNT.

Written by: Ernestine Bousquet

#Leadership, #UNT News, #Feature Stories, #2013 Winter

Peter Weller

Alumnus spotlight

Peter Weller

A hobby turned into a career when actor/director Peter Weller stepped on stage at UNT.

Written by: Margarita Venegas

#Dance and Theatre, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Dance & Theatre, #Features, #2013 Winter

Golden Eagles of 1963 standing

Golden Eagles

Golden Memories

Members of the Class of 1963 reunited during Homecoming weekend.

#Homecoming, #2013 Winter, #Essays

Football team high fiving fans in bleachers

Parting shot

Bowl Bound

Mean Green football fans congratulate the team's players.

#Athletics, #Mean Green Athletics, #Featured Photo, #2013 Winter

Parade float

Homecoming 2013

On the Big Screen

UNT campus plays leading role in Homecoming 2013 with Hollywood theme.

#Homecoming, #Traditions, #Green Pride, #Features, #2013 Winter

People sitting at tables at dinner

Founder's Circle

Legacy of Generosity

Group recognizes donors whose contributions have a deep and lasting impact.

#giving impact, #Features, #2013 Winter

President Lane Rawlins speaking at Salute to Faculty Excellence ceremony

Faculty Focus

Celebrating Excellence

UNT honors faculty for their steadfast dedication to teaching and scholarship.

#Biology, #Chemistry, #History, #Special Events, #UNT News, #Campus News, #2013 Winter

President Lane Rawlins speaking at graduation

From our president

The UNT Way

When I became interim president in 2010, I didn't plan to stay longer than a year.

#President, #2013 Winter, #From Our President

Erin and JP Hossley standing in store

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Neighborhood Designs

UNT alumni Erin and JP Hossley use their art backgrounds to create eclectic Dallas boutique.

Written by: Lauren Frock

#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2013 Winter

UNT officials standing

UNT Alumni Association

New Partnership

A new agreement between the association and the university will provide more services.

#Alumni Events, #Alumni Life, #UNT Alumni Association, #2013 Winter

UNT faculty and others standing in Nigerian market

Global Connection

Gerontology Partnership

UNT alumnus Oscar Atumah helps establish an applied gerontology program for Nigerian universities.

#Global, #Global Connection, #Campus News, #Department of Applied Gerontology, #College of Health and Public Service, #2013 Winter

Clarence "Woody" Wood showing flute to Abby Gieseke

Alumni spotlight

Abby's Wish

Alumnus helps a young musician achieve her dream by making a special flute.

Written by: Lauren Frock

#Music, #Music, #Culture, #College of Music, #2013 Winter

Michael Gibson pointing

Ask an Expert

Michael Gibson

How can you give an effective presentation?

Written by: Margarita Venegas

#Visual Arts and Design, #Campus News, #Expert Take, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2013 Winter

Reporter Bob Huffaker speaking into microphone

Dear North Texan

JFK Memories

UNT alumnus Bob Huffaker recalls covering JFK assassination.

#Letters, #UNT News, #Letters, #2013 Winter

Brad Leali, Lyle Lovett, Chad Willis standing

Brilliantly Green

Marking Milestones and a Big Gig

The Eagle Feather turns 10, and UNT alums perform with Lyle Lovett.

#Honors College, #Music, #Brilliantly Green, #Campus News, #College of Music, #2013 Winter

Redaric Williams portrait shot

Alumni spotlight

Young and Restless

Former Mean Green football player Redaric Williams is now in The Young and The Restless cast.

#Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #Department of Dance & Theatre, #2013 Winter

Austin Heitzman in front of handmade furniture

Alumni spotlight

Woodworking Talent

UNT alumnus Austin Heitzman brings a painter's eye to the art of designing one-of-a-kind furniture.

Written by: Jessica DeLeĆ³n

#Visual Arts and Design, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2013 Winter

Artist Kiki Smith working with student Preston Bradley

Creative endeavors

Work of Art

Artist in residence Kiki Smith to create art celebrating Texas wildflowers

#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2013 Winter

Professor Schulze reading book with students

Creative endeavors

Vespers of 1610

UNT music students, professor edit the master work, Vespers of 1610.

#Music, #Music, #Culture, #College of Music, #2013 Winter

Mike Howard standing with Presidents Nixon and Johnson

Dear North Texan

More History

UNT alumnus Mike Howard recalls protecting President Johnson as Secret Service agent.

#Letters, #Letters, #2013 Winter

Man painting chair

Online Exclusive

Heart of Mexico

UNT journalism students tell stories about life in Mexico.

#Journalism, #Online Extras, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2013 Winter

Airmen of Note standing

Military Music

Airmen of Note

UNT supporter meets alumni who play for premier jazz ensemble of U.S. Air Force.

#Music, #Features, #College of Music, #2013 Winter

Will Miller at piano

Alumni spotlight

Achieving a Dream

Career musician Will Miller returns to finish his degree at UNT.

Written by: Margarita Venegas

#Music, #Music, #Culture, #College of Music, #2013 Winter

Dallas Cowboys dancers standing

Dear North Texan

Uniform Designs

Alumna designed uniforms for Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers.

#Visual Arts and Design, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Letters to the editor, #2013 Winter

Andrew Nguyen in office

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Commitment to Serve

UNT alum Andrew Nguyen creates non-profit powered by veterans.

Written by: Ellen Rossetti

#Business, #Military, #Features, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2013 Winter

Basketball player shooting basketball

Mean Green

New Conference, New Challenges

Basketball opens first season in Conference USA.

#Athletics, #Athletics, #Mean Green Athletics, #2013 Winter