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cover story
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
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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
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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
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from our president
United by Purpose
UNT helps students get a great education and build careers
Written by: Neal Smatresk
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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)
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Power of Place
New University Union
UNT's new state-of-the-art facility offers students a place to wind down and study up.
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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
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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
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Sandra Palmer
A beloved Distinguished Alumna has achieved legendary success setting her own course.
Written by: Tanya O'Neil
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Olympic Dreams Come True
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio continues a long line of UNT connections to the games.
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parting shot
New Partnership
This summer, UNT and the Dallas Cowboys teamed up to offer students new academic experiences.
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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
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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
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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
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Brilliantly Green
Campus is Abuzz
UNT named a Bee Campus USA and student crowned Miss Texas International.
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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
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global connection
Dual Graduates Celebrated
Finley Graves travels to China for a historic trip to bestow degrees on four undergraduates.
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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.
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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
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online extra
Video: Soar to New Heights
Watch Soar to New Heights at UNT to see why UNT is home to excellence the size of Texas.
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dear north texan
Denton Running
I read your article about UNT people working to keep North Texas healthy (summer 2016).
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dear north texan
Reflections on Course Registration
Throwback: Students line up to register for classes in 1971.