2016 Fall

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The Art of Innovation

Blending elements of art, science and technology, alumni are using out-of-the-box, interdisciplinary thinking to make new discoveries.

Written by: Jessica DeLeón

#Science/Technology, #Visual Arts and Design, #Features, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2016 Fall

Giving Impact

Planting the Seeds

Peggy Rouh had worked for IBM for 17 years when she decided to pursue her master's degree.

Written by: Teresa Love

#Alumni Life, #Alumni Profile, #2016 Fall

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Alumnus Gives Back to Sierra Leone

Alhaji Saccoh ('10) raises money and donates supplies to his native country.

Written by: Nancy Kolsti

#Global, #Volunteerism, #Social Impact, #Department of International Studies, #2016 Fall

from our president

United by Purpose

UNT helps students get a great education and build careers

Written by: Neal Smatresk

#Letters, #2016 Fall

the last word

Best Decision

This spring, I had the honor of attending my granddaughter Lauren's graduation ceremony.

Written by: Evelyn J. Labus Milligan ('50)

#History, #Essays, #2016 Fall

Power of Place

New University Union

UNT's new state-of-the-art facility offers students a place to wind down and study up.

#Spaces, #Campus News, #2016 Fall

STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY

Building a Culture of Innovation

UNT is focused on "stretch" goals to firmly establish itself as a top-tier research university.

Written by: Ernestine Bousquet

#Research, #Campus News, #2016 Fall

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Growing and Crafting

Alumni are part of a booming industry of winemakers and brewers who are growing and going local.

Written by: Leslie Minton

#Careers, #Food/Spirits, #Features, #2016 Fall

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Sandra Palmer

A beloved Distinguished Alumna has achieved legendary success setting her own course.

Written by: Tanya O'Neil

#Alumni Profile, #Features, #2016 Fall

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Olympic Dreams Come True

The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio continues a long line of UNT connections to the games.

#Athletics, #2016 Fall

parting shot

New Partnership

This summer, UNT and the Dallas Cowboys teamed up to offer students new academic experiences.

#Business, #2016 Fall

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

TAMS Alumna Covers Politics

Shawna Thomas ('99 TAMS) was always intrigued by the news.

Written by: Sarah Guenther

#Journalism, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2016 Fall

BACK TO SCHOOL

Record Number of Students at UNT

UNT welcomes one of its largest and most diverse freshman classes to campus.

Written by: Meredith Moriak Wright

#Diversity, #Campus News, #2016 Fall

visual arts

Weaving a Beautiful Tale with Textiles

Diedrick Brackens ('11) combines the South, West Africa and Europe in his work.

#Visual Arts and Design, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2016 Fall

Brilliantly Green

Campus is Abuzz

UNT named a Bee Campus USA and student crowned Miss Texas International.

#Brilliantly Green, #2016 Fall

Carmen Cusack

Dance & Theatre

Alumna Makes Her Mark on Broadway

Carmen Cusack, a former student in the College of Music, earns a Tony nomination.

Written by: Jessica DeLeón

#Broadway, #Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #College of Music, #2016 Fall

Laurea Irving

ASK AN EXPERT

Laurea Irving

How can you plan a successful special event?

Written by: Jennifer Pache

#Expert Take, #2016 Fall

mean green

New Athletic Chief

Wren Baker joins UNT as vice president and director of athletics.

#Athletics, #Athletics, #Mean Green Athletics, #2016 Fall

global connection

Dual Graduates Celebrated

Finley Graves travels to China for a historic trip to bestow degrees on four undergraduates.

#Global, #Global Connection, #2016 Fall

dear north texan

Happy and Lucky

I left Denton in 1990. After 25 years, finally I had a chance in February to return to campus.

#Letters, #2016 Fall

UNT Alumni Association

GameDay Grilles

The UNT Alumni Association continues to add more opportunities for alumni to network this fall.

#Alumni Events, #Alumni Life, #UNT Alumni Association, #2016 Fall

Soar to New Heights

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Video: Soar to New Heights

Watch Soar to New Heights at UNT to see why UNT is home to excellence the size of Texas.

#Videos, #Online Extras, #2016 Fall

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Denton Running

I read your article about UNT people working to keep North Texas healthy (summer 2016).

#Letters, #2016 Fall

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Reflections on Course Registration

Throwback: Students line up to register for classes in 1971.

#History, #Letters, #2016 Fall