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Putting the Tech in Texas
Investment, collaboration, corporations and access to talent -- not to mention industry-disrupting, entrepreneurial UNT alums -- are driving innovatio...
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Business, #Department of Anthropology, #Innovation, #Department of Computer Science and Engineering, #Department of Design, #Department of Marketing & Logistics, #Department of Behavior Analysis, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Engineering, #Cover Stories, #College of Music, #College of Health and Public Service, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2018 Summer
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Stoke a Hub for UNT Innovators
UNT alums and staff mentor aspiring entrepreneurs at Denton-based coworking space.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Innovation, #College of Information, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Online Exclusives, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2018 Summer
Alumni spotlight
Crafter of Cocktails
UNT alumna Leann Berry delights Dallas restaurant scene with her creative spirits and stories.
Written by: Jessica DeLeon
#Dance and Theatre, #Food/Spirits, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #2018 Summer
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UNT's Tech Stars
Alums, faculty and former faculty discuss the future of entrepreneurship at annual conference.
Written by: By Erin Cristales
#Business, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #Department of Political Science, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
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UNT Tech Titans Timeline
A look at the alumni who have launched startups in the North Texas region.
Written by: Erin Cristales
Program Feature
A Degree in Perseverance
For nontraditional students, the B.A.A.S. program provides the flexibility to earn a diploma.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
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UNT Revamps Murphy Center
New director helms what is set to become an 'innovation hub' for the North Texas region.
Written by: Monique Bird
#Innovation, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
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Startup Beginnings
Alum works nights, weekends to make 'Expedia of campgrounds' a reality.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Business, #Innovation, #Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Wende Zomnir
Co-founder and CEO of top-selling makeup brand Urban Decay isn't afraid to go bold.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Alumni Profile, #Features, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
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Back in the Classroom
Janet Bracken fulfilled her dream of earning a degree and now is helping others fulfill theirs.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#New College, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
Faculty Focus
Advocating for ELLs
College of Education professor is a tireless champion for students and teachers.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Faculty Focus, #Department of Teacher Education and Administration, #2018 Summer
From our president
Expanding Our Presence
Frisco branch campus, digital research centre help meet needs of future, current students
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Swinging Into Action
As director of aviation for the city of Dallas, alumnus Mark Duebner prepares for everything.
Written by: Monique Bird
#Public Administration, #College of Health and Public Service, #Alumni Profiles, #2018 Summer
Wingspan Gala 2018
The Bright Lights of UNT
During its Wingspan Gala, the university honored alumni, faculty, students and friends.
#Alumni Life, #Broadway, #Special Events, #Wingspan, #Features, #2018 Summer
Mean Green
Student-Athletes Fly High at Ceremony
Mean Green football, soccer players take home top honors at second annual Scrappy Awards ceremony.
Expansion
Spreading Its Wings
UNT develops partnership with Frisco to make way for a new branch campus in Collin County.
Global Connection
UNT Launches NetDragon Digital Research Centre
UNT joined forces with Digital Train Limited to launch its NetDragon Digital Research Centre in May.
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The Parent Gap
Alumna Jalea Seals ('09) shows caregivers how to help children with behavioral issues.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Alumni Profile, #Department of Psychology, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
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Global Good
Honors College alum Tesa Hargis ('17) was awarded a $45,500 Rotary Global Grant.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Alumni Profile, #Global, #Honors College, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
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A Reel Winner
The world's Next Visionary Filmmaker is a media arts student at UNT.
Written by: Jessica DeLeon
#Television & Film, #Online Exclusives, #Department of Media Arts, #2018 Summer
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Greene Pride
UNT's newest residence hall will be named after the university's most iconic figure.
#Spaces, #Mean Green Athletics, #Online Exclusives, #2018 Summer
Podcast Movement
Talking Head
UNT alumnus Dan Franks' career as an accountant led to podcasting.
#Business, #Department of Accounting, #Media Arts, #Television & Film, #Culture, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2018 Summer
Creating experiences
Movie Maker
UNT alumnus James Wallace always loved the movies. Now he curates programming for Alamo Drafthouse.
Written by: Jessica DeLeon
#Media Arts, #Television & Film, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Culture, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #2018 Summer
Inspired by community
Artist and Advocate
UNT alumnus Giovanni Valderas wins Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award for unique project.
#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2018 Summer
Legacy Families
A Family Tradition
The Usabiaga family has made UNT their place to learn about business.
Written by: Monique Bird
#Business, #Legacy Families, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Legacy Families, #2018 Summer
Creative endeavors
Making Poetry Visible
UNT alumnus Octavio Quintanilla is the 2018-20 Poet Laureate for the city of San Antonio.
#Books, #English, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Books, #Culture, #2018 Summer
Behind the scenes
Rebel Artist
UNT alumna Bola Ogun's work in Hollywood leads to mentorship with Robert Rodriguez.
#Dance and Theatre, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #2018 Summer
Faculty Books
Street Democracy
UNT history professor Sandra C. Mendiola Garcia explores street vendors' fight for democracy.
#Books, #History, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Books, #Culture, #Department of History, #2018 Summer
Faculty Books
Building Wealth
UNT adjunct professor Dave Ragan and alumnus Ricky Grunden Sr. advise on money matters.
#Books, #Business, #Books, #Culture, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2018 Summer
Faculty Books
Sweet Surprise
UNT political science professor Wendy Watson writes Mysteries A La Mode series.
#Books, #Political Science, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Books, #Culture, #Department of Political Science, #2018 Summer
Artistic works
Time to Create
Four UNT professors receive fellowship that allows them time to work on projects.
#English, #Music, #Visual Arts and Design, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Music, #Department of Studio Art, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #Department of English, #College of Music, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2018 Summer
High honor
Thirst for Success
UNT alumnus Michael Gause named Detroit Symphony Orchestra African American Orchestra Fellow.
Traditional and modern
Different Beat
UNT alumnus Otura Mun's eclectic mix of music draws national attention.
Jazz History
Wonderful World
UNT alumnus Michael Cogswell retires after overseeing Louis Armstrong House Museum for 27 years.
Musical Theatre
Dream Job
UNT alumni work with George Takei on his musical "Allegiance."
#Dance and Theatre, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Culture, #Dance & Theatre, #2018 Summer
Appointments
New Dean of CMHT
Jana Hawley is joining UNT as the dean of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism.
#Campus News, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #2018 Summer
Appointments
New Dean of New College
Wesley Randall, professor of logistics, is the new dean of UNT's New College.
#New College, #Department of Marketing & Logistics, #Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2018 Summer
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Goat Enterprise
UNT alumna Jonna Hopewell Payne Davis' goat farm brings in skin-care products and even yoga.
Written by: Jennifer Pache
faculty SPOTLIGHT
Professor Elected into Royal Society
Richard Dixon was elected into the United Kingdom's prestigious scientific organization.
#Department of Biological Sciences, #Campus News, #2018 Summer
faculty SPOTLIGHT
Health Information Honoree
Ana Cleveland is the recipient of the highest honor the Medical Library Association confers.
Academic competition
Debate Tournament
UNT debaters finished in the top 44 teams in national debate tournaments.
#Department of Accounting, #Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2018 Summer
Student spotlight
Work Identities Research
Ph.D. candidate studying how different identities at work or at home impact people on the job.
#Research, #Campus News, #Department of Management, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2018 Summer
Student spotlight
Audit Foundation Grant Recipient
Accounting doctoral candidate awarded $10,000 Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Grant.
#Department of Accounting, #Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2018 Summer
CURRICULUM
TAMS Expands Academic Tracks
TAMS is giving students the option of combining study in the sciences with study in the arts.
#Campus News, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2018 Summer
Research
Grant Awarded for Stent Development
The College of Engineering received a $2 million grant to develop a biodegradable medical stent.
#Department of Biomedical Engineering, #Research, #Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2018 Summer
ASK AN EXPERT
Ricardo Gonzalez
How can you keep kids engaged in learning over the summer?
Written by: Madeline Greene
Brilliantly Green
Great Things are Happening at UNT
Shattering glass ceilings, history-making win and reaching a milestone.
#Brilliantly Green, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Music, #2018 Summer
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Renovating and Preserving History
UNT alums preserve Denton homes while building renovation and construction business.
Written by: Meredith Moriak Wright
#Alumni Profile, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2018 Summer
the last word
Caring Campus
Recent graduate reflects on research victories and other UNT highlights.
Written by: Naomi Niyah ('18)
#Department of Biological Sciences, #Essay, #Graduation, #Research, #Essays, #Honors College, #2018 Summer
UNT Alumni Association
Set Sail with Your Fellow UNT Eagles
The UNT Alumni Association is offering travel opportunities through Oceania Cruises.
Dear North Texan
Great Grads
I started my college education in 1959, the year after I graduated from high school.
Dear North Texan
Football Heroes
Great to see a letter in the spring issue about one of my boyhood heroes, quarterback Don Baker.
Dear North Texan
Student Fireman
I worked as a teenage student fireman along with other teenagers for the Denton Fire Department.
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The Mothership
Urban Decay is no ordinary beauty brand, and its headquarters in Newport Beach, California, reflect...
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Urban Decay's Global Initiative
In 2015, CEO Wende Zomnir and Urban Decay launched The Ultraviolet Edge, a global initiative to...
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UNT Broadcasters Celebrate 50 Years
Reunion brought back members of the 'Mercer Mafia.'
#Online Extras, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #2018 Summer
