2015 Summer

Eddy Swanzy

Alumni Spotlight

Going for Gold in Senior Games

A pulled hamstring cut freshman's track and field career short -- until age 69.

Written by: Awo Eni

#Track and Field, #Athletics, #Department of Biological Sciences, #Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, #Alumni Profiles, #2015 Summer

Student Success

UNT Improv

Roll Out the Barrel knows how to stir up laughs.

#Comedy, #Improv, #Culture, #2015 Summer

Alumni Spotlight

Logistics Degree in Action

Alum one of first U.S. branch managers for expanding transportation and logistics services provider.

Written by: Monique Bird

#Logistics, #Business, #Department of Marketing and Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2015 Summer

Alumni Spotlight

Raising Awareness About Eating Disorders

Alumna is discovering the power of her own voice to help individuals heal and recover.

Written by: Monique Bird

#Department of Counseling and Higher Education, #Health, #Writing, #Social Impact, #Alumni Profiles, #2015 Summer

Alumni Spotlight

Veteran Performer

K Callan has dueled with Archie Bunker and raised Superman in four decades of acting.

#Television & Film, #Television and Film, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #2015 Summer

Camille Hall

Alumni Spotlight

Big Money

Camille Hall dreamed of spinning the iconic Wheel of Fortune.

Written by: Jordan Ottaway

#Alumni Life, #Television and Film, #Department of Communication Studies, #2015 Summer

Alumni Spotlight

Partners in Life, Business

Carley and Carlos Gomez-Meade met during orientation week at the UNT Health Science Center.

Written by: Awo Eni

#Department of Biological Sciences, #Health, #Department of Criminal Justice, #Alumni Profiles, #2015 Summer

Alumni Spotlight

North Texas Jukebox

Mark Schectman returned to campus as a fill-in host for a show he helped start as a student.

#KNTU, #Radio, #Culture, #Department of Media Arts, #2015 Summer

Research Facilities

New Complex Logistics Center

Students and faculty team with industry partners to solve real-world problems for top companies.

#Logistics, #Research, #Department of Marketing & Logistics, #Business, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2015 Summer

Alumni Spotlight

Rising to the Top

Accounting alums created their own recipes for success.

Written by: Adrienne Nettles

#Accounting, #Department of Accounting, #Regents, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2015 Summer

The Last Word

An Eagle for a Reason

UNT helped shape the lives of this new graduate and her family.

Written by: Whitney 'Free' Smith ('15)

#Legacy Family, #Media Arts, #College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Essays, #Department of Media Arts, #2015 Summer

alumni spotlight

Joyce Pennington Q&A

Learn more about alumna Joyce Eaton Pennington in a Q&A.

#Dance, #2015 Summer

From Our President

Biggest Impacts

UNT celebrates graduates and 125-year legacy as a leader

#Commencement, #Letters, #2015 Summer

Dear North Texan

Campus Favorites

My favorite moments? As a grad student focused on completing my studies, all of them were academic.

#Business, #Finance, #Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Letters, #2015 Summer

Online Extra

Travel Tips

Casey Carr and Elaine Nunn Schoch give their best tips for smooth travels.

#Travel, #Online Extras, #2015 Summer

Faculty Honor

NSF CAREER Award

The research of Yan Wan could impact industries using smart cyber-physical system technology.

#Science/Research, #Department of Electrical Engineering, #College of Engineering, #Science/Technology, #2015 Summer

Dear North Texan

Public Art

Back in 1982, I began my senior project, a metal sculpture of an eagle with wings spread.

#Kerr Hall, #Sculpture, #Department of Studio Art, #Letters, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2015 Summer

Cover Story

The Power of Travel

Alumni shape experiences in travel industry around the world.

Written by: Nancy Kolsti

#Travel, #Features, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2015 Summer

Alumni Recognition

Honorary Doctorate

Former regent and alumnus Don Buchholz receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

#Honorary Degree, #Regents, #Campus News, #College of Education, #2015 Summer

Brilliantly Green

Musers Honors

Art students help the needy, boxer heads for Hall of Fame, radio hosts garner awards.

#Art, #Athletics, #Boxing, #Radio, #Brilliantly Green, #Campus News, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Department of Media Arts, #2015 Summer

Global Connection

Antarctic Expedition

Researchers brave chilly weather and icy conditions to conduct research in Antarctica.

#Chile, #Department of Biological Sciences, #Research, #Global Connection, #Science/Technology, #2015 Summer

Online Extra

Video: UNT's Bumblebee Research

Doctoral candidate Jessica Beckham is studying these important pollinators.

#Department of Biological Sciences, #Science/Research, #College of Science, #Online Exclusives, #2015 Summer

Program Feature

Driving Effective Supply Chains

Alumni optimize transportation with big data.

Written by: Monique Bird

#Logistics, #Department of Marketing & Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Feature Stories, #2015 Summer

Mean Green

New Basketball Coach

Alum Jalie Mitchell named head coach, North Texas Cheer competes, men's golf wins C-USA title.

#Basketball, #Cheer, #Golf, #Athletics, #2015 Summer

Dear North Texan

Time Capsule Letters

Whoever reads this note, please know that only you can change this world.

#UNT History, #Letters, #2015 Summer

Joyce Pennington

Alumni Spotlight

Joyce Pennington

Dance drill team CEO brings precision and high kicks to teams across the nation.

Written by: Jessica DeLeón

#Dance, #Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, #Department of English, #Alumni Profiles, #2015 Summer

Parting Shot

Commencement

Congratulations to the 8,300 UNT students becoming 2014-15 graduates.

#Graduation, #Featured Photo, #2015 Summer

alumni spotlight

Artistic Energy

Alum leads DIY community with art and music.

Written by: Jessica DeLeón

#Art, #Music, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2015 Summer

Alumni Spotlight

Cirque du Soleil

Alumnus Jason Levi gets lots of questions about his dream job.

#Music, #Trumpet, #Music, #Culture, #College of Music, #2015 Summer

Online Extra

Video: Blast From the Past

Watch video of time capsules from 1962 and 1988 being unpacked.

#UNT History, #Online Exclusives, #2015 Summer