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Cover Story
Managing Emergencies
UNT alumni create promise and hope from disaster and destruction.
Written by: Ellen Rossetti
#Features, #Department of Public Administration, #Social Impact, #2014 Spring
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Parting Shot
First Day on the Job
Neal Smatresk's first day started with interview on DFW's WFAA-TV by alumna Cynthia Izaguirre.
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The Last Word
A Love Story
Art alum William "Bill" Worrell remembers time on campus fondly.
Written by: William "Bill" Worrell
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Special Feature
Leader with Vision
Neal Smatresk helps UNT take its rightful place at the top.
Written by: Ernestine Bousquet
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Power of Research
Innovation and Education
Students learn in an environment rich in opportunities as UNT advances research and creativity.
#Department of English, #Campus News, #Department of History, #Science/Technology, #2014 Spring
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Alumni Spotlight
John Sandoval
Pediatric surgeon helps children fight cancer at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Features, #Social Impact, #Science/Technology, #2014 Spring
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Program Feature
Legal and Health Careers
UNT's programs and pre-professional tracks prime students for law and allied health schools.
Written by: Ernestine Bousquet
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Emerald Eagle Honors
A Green-Carpet Affair
Event showcases notable alumni and benefits high-achieving but financially challenged students.
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Alumni Spotlight
Quinning the Day
Olympian Johnny Quinn was adept on the Internet as well as the bobsled.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Athletics, #Olympics, #Athletics, #Department of Criminal Justice, #2014 Spring
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Dear North Texan
High Technology
M.P.A. alum remembers '70s computer's course.
#Department of Public Administration, #Letters, #2014 Spring
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Alumni Spotlight
Expecting Greatness
UNT alumnus heads Service King centers.
Written by: Ellen Rossetti
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Alumni Spotlight
Wildlife CSI
UNT alumna awarded for her wildlife CSI work.
Written by: Leslie Wimmer
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Faculty Awards
National Academy of Inventors
Professor of materials science and engineering named a National Academy of Inventors fellow.
#Campus News, #Department of Materials Science and Engineering, #2014 Spring
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Global Connection
Student Teacher Exchange
UNT College of Education's international student teacher exchange program marks its second year.
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Online Extra
Sport Marketing Innovator
Bill Schmidt, 1972 Olympic bronze medalist in the javelin carved out career in business.
#Department of Chemistry, #Athletics, #Business, #Online Extras, #2014 Spring
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Faculty Honors
United Nations Rep
UNT instructor Kristin Alder appointed to serve as a United Nations representative.
#Department of Women's and Gender Studies, #Campus News, #2014 Spring
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Brilliantly Green
Changing Lives One Box at a Time
Students raise funds for their nonprofit, EverCare Medical Foundation.
Written by: Lauren Frock
#Campus News, #Social Impact, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2014 Spring
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Distinguished Speaker
Oscar-winning Mentor
Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis mentors UNT theatre students.
#Campus News, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #2014 Spring
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Ask an Expert
Marilyn Wiley
How can you start your own investment portfolio?
Written by: Adrienne Nettles
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UNT Alumni Association
Young Professionals Luncheon
UNT Alumni Association kicks off first luncheon for young professionals.
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Alumni Spotlight
Historical Art
UNT alumna creates art at Dallas public drinking fountain to honor civil rights activists.
Written by: Jessica Deleon
#Culture, #Social Impact, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #2014 Spring
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Power of Place
New Art Gallery
New UNT ArtSpace Dallas gallery now open.
#Campus News, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2014 Spring
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Mean Green
Heart of Dallas Bowl Win
Mean Green football team captured a bowl championship and 38,000 fans were in the record crowd.
#Department of Chemistry, #Athletics, #Campus News, #2014 Spring
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Alumni Spotlight
Up in Smoke
Art alumnus creates art using colored smoke or Apple Store selfies
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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