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Cover Story
Careers With a Cause
Alumni in nonprofit organizations help make a difference in the lives of others.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Social Impact, #Features, #Social Impact, #Department of Sociology, #College of Information, #2016 Spring
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Parting shot
New College at Frisco
UNT's New College at Frisco, an off-site instructional facility, is a fresh approach to learning.
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alumni Spotlight
Kim Wasson
Alumna brought visual effects to the Oscar-nominated Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Department of Radio, Television and Film, #Alumni Profiles, #2016 Spring
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From Our President
Increasing National Prominence
UNT reaches a top-tier research university designation.
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Power of Research
Art and Innovation
UNT advances interdisciplinary research and industry partnerships.
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Program Feature
Language of Business
Accounting alumni use skills in accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.
Written by: Monique Bird
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Ask an Expert
Danielle Burbidge
How can you add style to your home or office space?
Written by: Jennifer Pache
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Alumni Spotlight
Grammy Time
Once again, UNT and the world-renowned College of Music were well represented at the Grammys.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Alumni Spotlight
Books for Babies
New moms in Parkland Hospital learn about the importance of reading to their children.
Written by: Jennifer Pache
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alumni Spotlight
Scientist and Congressional Fellow
Alum is advancing science and microbiology through an unusual petri dish -- the U.S. Congress.
Written by: Scott Slemmons
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alumni Spotlight
Making the Brain Better
UNT alumnus Edward Boyden's research improves brain cells.
Written by: Leslie Minton
#Research, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #Science/Technology, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2016 Spring
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Giving impact
Legacy of Love and Giving Back
A love story that has yielded consistent UNT support.
Written by: Teresa Love
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Research Milestone
Carnegie Classification lists UNT among Tier One...
Carnegie Classification lists UNT among Tier One research universities in latest report.
#Campus News, #Research, #Campus News, #Science/Technology, #2016 Spring
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Student Honors
Three Minute Thesis
UNT student Garima Bajwa participates in national three minute thesis contest.
#Department of English, #Campus News, #Department of Integrative Studies, #2016 Spring
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Creative Cartoonist
Comic Relief
UNT student Megan McKay provides comic relief with cartoons depicting college life.
#Culture, #College of Health and Public Service, #2016 Spring
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Fine Arts Series
The W. Kamau Bell Curve
Stand-up comic W. Kamau Bell discusses racism at UNT lecture
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Seen on TV
Courting Fame
UNT alumna Brandi Maxiell courts fame on TV show "Basketball Wives LA".
#Department of Chemistry, #Television & Film, #Culture, #2016 Spring
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Brilliantly Green
Great Things are Happening
No. 1 graphic design program, alumni create app, "Mean" Joe Greene reminisces about commercial.
#Campus News, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2016 Spring
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Research Award
Distinguished Scientist Honor
UNT professor Ian Parberry receives Distinguished Scientist honor from computing association.
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Alumni Spotlight
Exploring America
UNT alumnus David Hares' photographs of U.S. national parks featured in book, museums.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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alumni Spotlight
Music Man
UNT alumnus Azim Rashid works behind the scenes for music's top artists.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Faculty Books
Land Ethic
Distinguished Research Professor of philosophy tackles new environment philosophy.
#Books, #Culture, #Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies, #2016 Spring
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Faculty Books
Military Legend
Professor of history and deputy director of UNT's Military History Center has new book.
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UNT Alumni Association
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
Awards recognize outstanding career achievements, service and support of alumni and friends.
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Alumni Spotlight
Acting Veteran
Libby Villari has been acting in Texas for 30 years. Now she's ready to take on Hollywood.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Global Connection
Field Testing in Chile
Chemistry professor and student researchers collect air and water samples in Chile.
#Department of Chemistry, #Campus News, #Science/Technology, #2016 Spring
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Alumni Spotlight
Memorable Date
Clara Bensen turned one unusual date into a book.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Faculty Books
Powerful Memory
Miroslav Penkov, associate professor of English wrote the novel Stork Mountain.
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Mean Green
Recruits, Spring Game, Hall of Fame, Cowboy Call
New head football coach Seth Littrell signs freshmen and some key transfers.
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Dear North Texan
Christmas Present
Alum takes photo of the Hurley Administration Building while back on campus.
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Faculty Honors
STEM Leadership
UNT faculty member Pamela Padilla takes on leadership role in national STEM organization.
#Department of Biological Sciences, #Campus News, #2016 Spring
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On Stage
Behind the Scenes
Jayme Marrs Castle ('06) may have one of the most important jobs in the theatre.
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alumni Spotlight
Down to the Wire
Musician Dariush Rad added president and CEO to his list of titles.
Written by: Jordan Ottaway
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Student Honors
Retailing Student Challenge
UNT students win National Retailing Federation Student Challenge.
#Campus News, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #2016 Spring