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Cover Story
Art in Public Spaces
Art alumni create landmarks for community spaces that reflect society and activate imaginations.
Written by: Margarita Venegas
#culture, #Culture, #Features, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2015 Spring
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The Last Word
Generations of Growth
John Lovelace remembers campus in the '30s and the '50s.
Written by: John Lovelace ('52)
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Alumni Spotlight
Swinging Success
The golfer was voted Web.com Player of the Year, where he won three tournaments.
Written by: Awo Eni
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Alumni Spotlight
Married and Counting
Documentary features UNT alumni's many weddings.
Written by: Awo Eni
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Alumni Spotlight
Climb to Heights
A love for the environment and childhood education shaped teaching career.
Written by: Awo Eni
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alumni spotlight
Lost Sight, Gained Insight
UNT alumna shares how to live with disability.
Written by: Awo Eni
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Program Feature
STEM Innovators
TAMS celebrates 25 years in preparing the next generation of engineers, scientists and physicians.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Science/Technology, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #Features, #Science/Technology, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2015 Spring
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Alumni Spotlight
Ashleigh Smith
Former Miss Black Texas USA wins jazz competition and is sailing with soulful vocals.
Written by: Monique Bird
#culture, #jazz studies, #Culture, #College of Music, #2015 Spring
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Power of Research
Leveraging Strengths
UNT is focusing research efforts on solutions and partnerships.
#Business, #Research, #Department of Marketing & Logistics, #Campus News, #Science/Technology, #2015 Spring
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Alumni Spotlight
Design For Living
Alum earns a place on D Home Magazine's 50 Best Designers survey.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Ask an Expert
Sgt. Jeremy Polk
How can you protect yourself against identity theft?
Written by: Matthew Zabel
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Alumni Spotlight
Documentary Maker
UNT alumnus David Alvarado receives acclaim for documentary "The Immortalists"
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Art Meets Science
National Endowment for the Arts Grant
UNT faculty member Ruth West brings together art and science for new project.
#Science/Technology, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2015 Spring
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alumni Spotlight
Drumming Up Success
UNT alum's arrangement used in crucial scene in Oscar-winning movie "Whiplash."
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Alumni Spotlight
Grammy Gold
Lecrae and other UNT alumni take home Grammy Awards.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Parting Shot
Cape Horn Field Station
UNT's site in Chile hosts the International Association of Bryology World Conference.
#Research, #Science/Technology, #Campus News, #Science/Technology, #2015 Spring
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Global Connection
Partnerships with Mexico
UNT forms two new research partnerships with the Mexican federal government.
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Legacy Family
Followed Footsteps
Four generations of bright and talented Harvill men have attended UNT.
Written by: Adrienne Nettles
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alumni Spotlight
Happy Performance
Bobby McFerrin works with jazz vocalists and the One O'Clock Lab Band.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Faculty Books
Smartphone Usage
Jordan Frith, assistant professor of technical communication, explores Smartphones imapact.
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Program Feature
Designing Women
Communication design alumnae make mark at Ann Taylor, Victoria's Secret and Fossil.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Campus News, #Online Extras, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2015 Spring
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New Innitiatives
First Choice University
UNT's newest enrollment initiatives target the brightest students to create the best workforce.
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Faculty Books
Cochran Tribute
Book compiles the writings of Cochran, professor and chair of the economics department at UNT from...
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Faculty Books
War Stories
In his latest book, history professor Geoffrey Wawro fills in a crucial aspect of World War I.
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Alumni Spotlight
Renaissance Chicken
UNT alumnus David McMahon earns awards, has fun as David Chicken.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón