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
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
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
Global Connection
Delegations, Alumni Events in China
A UNT delegation visited Chinese universities to explore global opportunities.
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
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
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
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
Movie music
Conducting the Force
UNT alumnus Jermaine Stegall composes music for "Our Star Wars" series.
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
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
Endowments
OLLI at UNT Reaches Milestone
OLLI at UNT has received a $1 million endowment after exceeding 500 members.
Events
UNT Day at the Capitol
Students, alumni and friends headed to Austin in February to advocate for higher education.
Written by: Meredith Wright
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
President's Lecture Series
NASA Administrator Visits Campus
UNT President's Lecture Series brings Thomas Zurbuchen to campus.
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
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
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
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
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
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
2020 Alumni Directory to Publish
The UNT Alumni Association is preparing to publish the 2020 edition of the UNT Alumni Directory.
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
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
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
Alumni spotlight
The Dish on Denton
Longtime friends and residents find passion in building community through food and drink.
Written by: Erin Cristales
Alumni Spotlight
Texas Troubadour
Gary Nicholson has carved a career as one of Nashville's top songwriters.
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
Dance and Theatre
Leading the Action
Myron Martin ('80) has made working behind the scenes his career.
POWER OF PLACE
New Welcome Center
The facility offers prospective students a unique glimpse into life on the UNT campus.
Appointments
New Engineering Dean
Hanchen Huang has been named the new dean of UNT's College of Engineering.
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
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
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
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
Mean Green
Major Milestones
In a season full of successes, the Mean Green reach some impressive benchmarks.
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
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
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
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
Mean Green Music
Grammy Honors
UNT alumni recognized for musical talent, teaching skills at annual Grammy Awards in February.
Parting shot
Tier One Once Again
A hub for creativity and innovation, UNT has again been designated a top research university.
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
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
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
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
Online Extra
Kneadful Things
Watch chefs at UNT's Clark Bakery craft delicious, buttery croissants that are served daily.
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
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
Events
Education Conference
Global thought leaders participated in the international U.S.-China Smart Education Conference.
Dear North Texan
Asheville Art
Dr. Robert Milnes, former dean of CVAD, now happily "retired" and working with ceramics.
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
Alumni Spotlight
Lofty Ambitions
UNT alumnus Wayne Maynard flies to the North Pole to raise funds for patients in need.
Written by: Madeline Greene
Green Pride
Celebrating New Graduates
Celebrate the newest additions to the UNT alumni family with the annual UNT Grad Block Party.
Project Encore
Making Concerts
UNT alumna Deborah Simpkin King creates online catalog to help choral conductors.
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
