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Cover story
Advancing Autism Awareness
Alumni are using clinical and behavioral techniques as a piece of the puzzle in understanding those with autism.
Written by: Meredith Moriak Wright
#Autism, #Community Outreach, #Features, #College of Education, #2016 Winter
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From our president
A New Year of Opportunity
UNT remains focused on academics, research and athletics.
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Program feature
Materials Science
Alumni are making a difference by engineering and improving the use of materials.
Written by: Tanya O'Neil
#Materials Science and Engineering, #Science/Technology, #College of Engineering, #Contests, #2016 Winter
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Alumni spotlight
Joseph L. Lengyel
The ROTC cadet reached the National Guard's highest rank -- and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Written by: Meredith Moriak Wright
#Chemistry, #Military, #Department of Chemistry, #Features, #2016 Winter
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Soaring Eagles
Alumni Awards 2016
UNT honors extraordinary alumni for their notable careers and service.
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Parting shot
Bowl Game Bound!
The Mean Green football team to play at the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl Dec. 27.
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Alumni spotlight
Energizing Business
UNT alumna Paula Waggoner-Aguilar helps small companies compete in the energy industry.
Written by: Meredith Moriak Wright
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Alumni spotlight
World of Work
UNT alum Adam Hasley turned globetrotting dreams into budding career as executive in China.
Written by: Monique Bird
#Business, #Department of Integrative Studies, #Alumni Profiles, #2016 Winter
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Mean Green
Future So Bright
With new leadership and success this season, the Mean Green chart a course for the future.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Hall of Fame Educators
UNT alumni Inducted into African American Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame.
Written by: Jill King
#Diversity, #Education, #Features, #College of Education, #2016 Winter
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Legacy Families
Place to Grow and Learn
UNT has been a tradition for three generations of Liz Millender Grant's family.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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Faculty books
Murder Mystery
UNT associate professor Ian McGuire's murder mystery, "The North Water," wins acclaim.
#Books, #English, #Books, #Culture, #Department of English, #2016 Winter
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Dedicated Fans
UNT alum and wife visit from Thailand to see mentor and support Mean Green football team.
Written by: Jill King
#Business, #Alumni Profiles, #Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, #2016 Winter
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True crime
Compelling Storyteller
UNT alumna Sara Ivey draws on education as producer of "Murder Made Me Famous."
#Journalism, #Television & Film, #Culture, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2016 Winter
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Dear North Texan
World Class
Besides many lifelong friends and teachers at North Texas, I most remember my piano professor.
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Ask an Expert
Janie Stidham
What's best -- a capsule wardrobe or a colossal closet?
Written by: Jennifer Pache
#Visual Arts and Design, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2016 Winter
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A Century of Excellence
Pulitzer Winners
Alumni who won journalism's highest honor discussed their work.
#Journalism, #UNT News, #Campus News, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2016 Winter
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On the runway
Creative jewelry
UNT alumna Tamar Navama's jewelry appears during New York Fashion Week.
#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2016 Winter
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UNT Alumni Association
Young Alums Make Membership a Priority
The UNT Alumni Association offers memberships as annual or lifetime commitments.
#Alumni Events, #Alumni Life, #UNT Alumni Association, #2016 Winter
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ILLUMINATIONS
Setting Fireworks
UNT alumna Michelle Gillaspie works pyrotechnics at Disney World.
#Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #Department of Dance & Theatre, #2016 Winter
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Substance abuse research
Grant Winner
Doctoral student Renee Cloutier studying how social anxiety affects teens' use of drugs.
#Psychology, #UNT News, #Campus News, #Department of Psychology, #2016 Winter
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Music innovators
Roomful of Ideas
Grammy Award-winning ensemble Roomful of Teeth serving as UNT's 2016-17 artist-in-residence
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Dear North Texan
Continuing Legacy
In the late '70s, I met Bob Patton who convinced me to enter the exercise science program.
#Health, #Letters, #Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, #Letters, #2016 Winter
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Research grant
Nuclear Engineering Research
UNT associate professor Haifeng Zhang is part of team that won major grant.
#Department of English, #Science/Technology, #UNT News, #Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2016 Winter
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dream job
Flying High
UNT alumna Danielle Artis loves performing in the circus.
#Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #Department of Dance & Theatre, #2016 Winter
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Global Connection
True Crimes and Trials
UNT students visited Rennes, France, to learn about the city's history of crime and punishment.
#Criminal Justice, #Global, #Global Connection, #Campus News, #Department of Criminal Justice, #2016 Winter
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Debate team
State Champions
UNT seniors win 2016 Fall Texas Intercollegiate Forensic Association Championship Tournament.
#Communications Studies, #Political Science, #UNT News, #Department of Communication Studies, #Campus News, #2016 Winter
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Faculty Focus
Peace Studies Expert David Mason
David Mason received the 2016 Eminent Faculty Award.
#Political Science, #UNT News, #Campus News, #Department of Political Science, #2016 Winter
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Alumni spotlight
Award-Winning Novel
UNT student Sanderia Faye wins honor for her debut novel.
#Books, #English, #Books, #Culture, #Department of English, #2016 Winter
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Brilliantly Green
Current, Future Students Make News
Media Arts students win awards, and viral video lands third-grader acceptance to UNT.
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Online Exclusive
All in the Family
It's year three for the Diaz quintuplets as UNT students.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Biology, #Business, #Media Arts, #Student Life, #Visual Arts and Design, #Online Extras, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2016 Winter
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Faculty books
Texas' Beginnings
UNT history professor Richard B. McCaslin explores community where Texas' beginnings took root.
#Books, #History, #Books, #Culture, #Department of History, #2016 Winter
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Online Exclusive
Santa Scrappy
See how our beloved mascot shares the joy and wonder of the season in UNT’s 2016 holiday video.
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Outstanding student
Siemens Competition national finalist
TAMS student Prateek Kalakuntla makes mark in STEM competition.
#STEM, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #UNT News, #Campus News, #Department of Chemistry, #2016 Winter
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Online Exclusive
Back to Campus
Grammy-winning alumna Norah Jones receives big honor, visits with students during a trip to Denton.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Music, #Music, #Online Extras, #College of Music, #2016 Winter
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Alumni spotlight
Uncommon Objects
UNT alumnus Steve Wiman makes career out of creating art from discarded items.
#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2016 Winter
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Online Exclusive
Welcome Home
Watch a video from “Mean” Joe Greene about what makes UNT a special place to call home.
#Athletics, #Mean Green Athletics, #Online Exclusives, #2016 Winter
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Faculty books
Globalization's Impact
UNT associate professor Ipsita Chatterjee studies culture and economy of globalization.
#Books, #Geography, #Books, #Culture, #Department of Geography, #2016 Winter
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Once upon a time
Sharing the Stage
UNT opera alumni perform together in "Cinderella" for the San Diego Opera.
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Alumni spotlight
Working with a Legend
UNT alumnus Henry Hey serves as musical director for "Lazarus," one of David Bowie's final projects.