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

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

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