2019 Spring

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G. Brint Ryan and his wife Amanda are interview by reporters

cover story

Journey of Transformation

G. Brint Ryan grew up in a hardscrabble West Texas town. Now the business mogul and Regents chair has gifted $30 million to the College of Business.

Written by: Erin Cristales

#Department of Accounting, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2019 Spring

The Stewart family portrait at UNT

Legacy Families

A History of Higher Learning

The Stewarts have made graduate degrees a family tradition at UNT.

Written by: Erin Cristales

#Legacy Families, #Department of History, #College of Engineering, #Department of Mathematics, #Legacy Families, #Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, #2019 Spring

Mary Burke

Feature

Behind the Exhibitions

Graduates from UNT's art museum education program are using creative ways to enhance visitors'...

Written by: Jessica DeLeón

#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Features, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Feature Stories, #2019 Spring

A delegation from UNTrecently visited with alumni in Shanghai

Global Connection

Delegations, Alumni Events in China

A UNT delegation visited Chinese universities to explore global opportunities.

#Global Connection, #Campus News, #2019 Spring

West White

Alumni spotlight

Breaking the Mold

Owner of a new Denton business offers customers a way to work out their aggression.

Written by: Erin Cristales

#Alumni Profile, #Online Extras, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #2019 Spring

Jim McIngvale

Alumni Spotlight

Jim McIngvale

The owner of Houston's Gallery Furniture has made it his business to help those in need.

Written by: Monique Bird

#Alumni Spotlight, #Business, #Features, #2019 Spring

Richard Dixon in a UNT greenhouse

Research

Improving Alfalfa

A team of UNT scientists has developed ways to limit the plant's environmental footprint.

#Department of Biological Sciences, #UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #2019 Spring

Brent Erickson in the military

Dear North Texan

Golden Eagle

Alum recalls 1969 North Texan article about his time in Vietnam.

#Military, #Veterans, #Letters, #2019 Spring

Zikra Toure

program feature

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Engineering alumni are leading the way in fusing our physical and digital worlds.

Written by: Amy Brundeen

#Research, #Science and Technology, #Features, #College of Engineering, #Feature Stories, #2019 Spring

Jermaine Stegall in a recording studio

Movie music

Conducting the Force

UNT alumnus Jermaine Stegall composes music for "Our Star Wars" series.

#Music, #Music, #College of Music, #2019 Spring

eghan Trainor performing

Online Extra

Greatest Hits

UNT has played many roles in pop culture, from movies to music and more.

#Online Extras, #2019 Spring

Melissa LeRitz  and Justin Umberson stand kissing at seashore

The Last Word

UNT Love

UNT alumni share how they met their sweethearts.

#Love Stories, #Essays, #2019 Spring

Students seated at a table

New Programs

Fast-Tracking Rural Doctors

The Primary Care Pathway Program accelerates the process of pre-med education.

#Campus News, #College of Health and Public Service, #2019 Spring

Obia Ewah

Alumni Spotlight

Making Hair Happy

A medical crisis spurred Obia Ewah to create a new line of hair products.

Written by: Jessica DeLeon

#Biology, #Chemistry, #Department of Biological Sciences, #Entrepreneur, #Vegan, #Department of Chemistry, #Online Extras, #2019 Spring

Two women at desk reading

Endowments

OLLI at UNT Reaches Milestone

OLLI at UNT has received a $1 million endowment after exceeding 500 members.

#Campus News, #2019 Spring

UNT faculty, staff and students in Austin

Events

UNT Day at the Capitol

Students, alumni and friends headed to Austin in February to advocate for higher education.

Written by: Meredith Wright

#Alumni, #Special Events, #Campus News, #2019 Spring

Shelia Samone Brown

Beneath the Scar

Healing Movie

UNT alumna Shelia Samone Brown adapts novel into movie.

#College of Education, #Television & Film, #Television and Film, #College of Education, #2019 Spring

Thomas Zurbuchen

President's Lecture Series

NASA Administrator Visits Campus

UNT President's Lecture Series brings Thomas Zurbuchen to campus.

#Campus News, #2019 Spring

Noel Jett in graduation regalia

Star Graduate

Teen Ph.D.

Noel Jett earns her Ph.D. at age 19, after studying a subject she knows well -- gifted children.

Written by: Jessica DeLeón

#Campus News, #College of Education, #Online Extras, #2019 Spring

Victor Prybutok

Faculty spotlight

Lifetime Achievement

Regents Professor Victor Prybutok receives award from the Decision Sciences Institute.

#Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences, #Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2019 Spring

Mira Patel, Ritik Patnaik and Rishi Shridharan

Brilliantly Green

Great Things are Happening

TAMS students named three of the top 300 scholars in the nation by Regeneron.

#Brilliantly Green, #Campus News, #Department of History, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #Department of Media Arts, #2019 Spring

Camp Bosworth at an exhibit with a gold RPG and giant gold revolver

Texas topics

Versatile Artist

UNT alumnus Camp Bosworth's work ranges from narcos to Dairy Queen.

#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2019 Spring

James Meernik

Faculty focus

Visionary Leader

James Meernik expertly works on behalf of the collective interest.

#College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #Department of Political Science, #2019 Spring

Dennis Lee and his puppet Nana Puddin'

Alumni spotlight

A Voice of Acceptance

After recovering from a near-fatal car accident, alum Dennis Lee ('86) learns life-changing lessons.

Written by: Erin Cristales

#Alumni Profile, #Department of Communication Studies, #Features, #Online Extras, #2019 Spring

UNT Alumni Association directory

UNT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2020 Alumni Directory to Publish

The UNT Alumni Association is preparing to publish the 2020 edition of the UNT Alumni Directory.

#Alumni Life, #UNT Alumni Association, #2019 Spring

Researcher in lab looks through a microscope

Power of Research

Innovating Together

UNT researchers join forces to fuel discoveries that are changing the shape of our world.

#Research, #Features, #Social Impact, #College of Engineering, #Science/Technology, #2019 Spring

Hassan Takabi

Research

Cybersecurity Grants

UNT assistant professor has received more than $1 million from the NSF.

#Department of Computer Science and Engineering, #Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2019 Spring

Allison Koch

Artistic endeavors

Drawing Attention

UNT alumna Alli Koch's work can be seen in murals and books.

#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #2019 Spring

Adam D. Fein

Appointments

New VP Named

Adam D. Fein has been tapped to oversee digital strategy and innovation.

#Technology, #Campus News, #2019 Spring

Mike Barnett and Seth Morgan

Alumni spotlight

The Dish on Denton

Longtime friends and residents find passion in building community through food and drink.

Written by: Erin Cristales

#Alumni Profile, #Online Extras, #2019 Spring

Gary Nicholson

Alumni Spotlight

Texas Troubadour

Gary Nicholson has carved a career as one of Nashville's top songwriters.

#Music, #Music, #College of Music, #2019 Spring

Child standing in front of a stone building

Research

Preserving Mankiyali

UNT associate professor receives $284,000 to document and preserve severely endangered language.

#College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #Department of Linguistics and Technical Communications, #2019 Spring

Myron Martin

Dance and Theatre

Leading the Action

Myron Martin ('80) has made working behind the scenes his career.

#Dance & Theatre, #College of Music, #2019 Spring

Power of Place New Welcome Center

POWER OF PLACE

New Welcome Center

The facility offers prospective students a unique glimpse into life on the UNT campus.

#Features, #Campus History, #2019 Spring

Hanchen Huang

Appointments

New Engineering Dean

Hanchen Huang has been named the new dean of UNT's College of Engineering.

#Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2019 Spring

Morgan Novak in a computer lab

Online Extra

NASA or Bust

UNT engineering student Morgan Novak sets her sights on space.

Written by: Jim Rogers

#Engineering, #Science/Technology, #Department of Electrical Engineering, #College of Engineering, #Science/Technology, #Online Extras, #2019 Spring

When the Men Were Gone

Faculty books

Inspirational Woman

Marjorie Herrera Lewis writes about a woman who coached football during World War II.

#Books, #Media Arts, #Books, #Culture, #Department of Media Arts, #2019 Spring

Ana Alonso in a lab, a researcher looks through a microscope

Collaboration

Seed Oil Research

UNT associate professor of biology leads research project to study a unique type of seed oil.

#Department of Biological Sciences, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #2019 Spring

Jessica Hindman

Memorable memoir

Epic Experience

UNT alumna Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman writes about her time in a unique ensemble.

#Books, #Creative Writing, #Department of English, #English, #Books, #Department of English, #2019 Spring

UNT basketball game

Mean Green

Major Milestones

In a season full of successes, the Mean Green reach some impressive benchmarks.

#Athletics, #Mean Green Athletics, #2019 Spring

Andrea Miller

Appointments

New Mayborn Dean

Andrea Miller has been named the new dean for the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism.

#Campus News, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2019 Spring

President Smatresk with students at UNT Day at the Capitol in Austin

From our president

Making History

UNT is home to Tier One reaffirmation, a record gift and new facilities.

#G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Engineering, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #From Our President, #2019 Spring

A Matter of Discretion

Faculty books

Politics and Religion

Political science professor and alumnus explore priests' role in elections.

#Books, #Political Science, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Books, #Department of Political Science, #2019 Spring

Saraju Mohanty

Innovation

Smart Energy

UNT professor of computer science and engineering works to design the "city of the future."

#Department of Computer Science and Engineering, #Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2019 Spring

Jeremy Bradstreet conducting outdoors

Mean Green Music

Grammy Honors

UNT alumni recognized for musical talent, teaching skills at annual Grammy Awards in February.

#Music, #Music, #College of Music, #2019 Spring

Two women at a a series of computer monitors

Parting shot

Tier One Once Again

A hub for creativity and innovation, UNT has again been designated a top research university.

#Featured Photo, #2019 Spring

Brian Richardson

Ask an Expert

Brian Richardson

How can I be a more effective communicator?

Written by: Erin Cristales

#Expert Take, #Department of Communication Studies, #2019 Spring

UNT Campus Chat newspaper, Oct. 30, 1968

Dear North Texan

Face Maskin'

Letter in fall 2018 issue brings back great memories.

#Letters, #2019 Spring

Computers on the Brain

Faculty books

Computers on the Brain

UNT professor Thomas Parsons explores how the brain reacts to new technology.

#Books, #Department of Learning Technologies, #Learning Technologies, #Books, #College of Information, #2019 Spring

Ron Diiulio (left), Ohad Shemmer (center) and Preston Star with the Gemini-North telescope.

Research

Observing Quasars

UNT physics professor receives $800,000 NSF grant to study quasars.

#College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #Department of Physics, #2019 Spring

Nedal Ahmed

Advertising success

'Talk' of the Town

Bryan Barnes ('10) and Nedal Ahmed ('11) sell everything from candy to health insurance.

#Business, #Television & Film, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2019 Spring

Croissants being prepared on a tray

Online Extra

Kneadful Things

Watch chefs at UNT's Clark Bakery craft delicious, buttery croissants that are served daily.

#Dining, #Food/Spirits, #Online Extras, #2019 Spring

Jerry Jones

Events

UNT Kuehne Speaker Series

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was the featured speaker March 7.

#Special Events, #Campus News, #2019 Spring

Crystal UNT alumni awards

Dear North Texan

Award Nominations

What is the nomination process for the alumni awards?

#Letters, #2019 Spring

Franky D. Gonzalez

Stage scribe

Emerging Playwright

UNT alumna Franky D. Gonzalez tackles variety of topics in his plays.

#Dance and Theatre, #Theatre, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Dance & Theatre, #2019 Spring

Stephen Jackson

Faculty spotlight

American Mathematical Society Fellow

UNT Regents Professor Stephen Jackson receives top designation.

#UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #Department of Mathematics, #2019 Spring

Students browsing clothes

Giving Impact

Suit Up, Fuel Up, Cap Up

Diamond Eagles Society supports students with a new project.

#giving impact, #Social Impact, #2019 Spring

The company Radda won the Ed Tech Ascend competition

Events

Education Conference

Global thought leaders participated in the international U.S.-China Smart Education Conference.

#Special Events, #Technology, #2019 Spring

Miles and Bracken

Dear North Texan

Asheville Art

Dr. Robert Milnes, former dean of CVAD, now happily "retired" and working with ceramics.

#Letters, #2019 Spring

Elliot Sims

Theatre news

'Bread' Winner

UNT alumnus Elliot Sims wins acting award just out of college.

#Dance and Theater, #Theatre, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Dance & Theatre, #2019 Spring

Wayne Maynard

Alumni Spotlight

Lofty Ambitions

UNT alumnus Wayne Maynard flies to the North Pole to raise funds for patients in need.

Written by: Madeline Greene

#Social Impact, #Department of Physics, #2019 Spring

PGA Chief Operating Officer Darrell Crall and UNT President Neal Smatresk

Partnerships

UNT, PGA Team Up

UNT and the PGA in signed a memorandum of understanding in December.

#Athletics, #Campus News, #New College, #2019 Spring

Students at an outdoor UNT Block Party

Green Pride

Celebrating New Graduates

Celebrate the newest additions to the UNT alumni family with the annual UNT Grad Block Party.

#Campus News, #Green Pride, #2019 Spring

UNT McConnell tower at night light in green

Dear North Texan

Good Memories

Alum loves hearing updates about happenings on campus.

#Letters, #2019 Spring

Deborah Simpkin King

Project Encore

Making Concerts

UNT alumna Deborah Simpkin King creates online catalog to help choral conductors.

#Music, #Music, #College of Music, #2019 Spring

student touching a sculpture

Online Extra

Making Connections to Art

Alumni use their education to bring art to life for specific DFW audiences.

Written by: Jessica DeLeón

#Department of Art Education and Art History, #Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2019 Spring