![Jennifer Rose Miller ('17) leads a march for social justice – one of many marches she's participated in since 2017.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/jenniferrosemiller_illustration_thumb.jpg)
Cover Story
Justice for All
With compassionate hearts and dedicated purpose, UNT alumni are fighting against social inequities to make the world a more just place.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![TaKiyah Wallace TaKiyah Wallace photo by Esther Huynh](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/gabi-in-flight_banner.jpg?itok=K9qPLE6S)
Alumni Spotlight
A Leap Forward
Alumna is paving the way for dancers of color in ballet through scholarships, mentorship.
Written by: Heather Noel
#Alumni Spotlight, #Features, #Department of Psychology, #2020 Fall
![Shobhana Chelliah Shobhana Chelliah](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20_0189_shobhana_chelliah-banner.jpg?itok=XDfiqzxS)
Research Feature
2020 Vision
As COVID-19 rages on, UNT researchers have focused on finding the best ways to battle the virus.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Research, #Department of Chemistry, #Department of Teacher Education and Administration, #Features, #Department of Linguistics and Technical Communications, #Department of Psychology, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2020 Fall
![Illustration of Bob Garza Illustration of Bob Garza](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/bob_garza.jpg?itok=82hzNxNY)
Alumni Spotlight
Guiding Voice
Business alumnus Bob Garza ('74) shapes support program to help Latinx students thrive.
Written by: Heather Noel
#Alumni Spotlight, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2020 Fall
![North Texas Review North Texas Review](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/screen_shot_2020-09-21_at_4.36.34_pm.png?itok=fyEXpViN)
Competitions
Magazine Win
The North Texas Review took home top honors for its 2019 edition.
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #Department of English, #2020 Fall
![Chris Wright Evans in studio](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/chris_selfportraitone.jpg?itok=3Jt_wyFH)
Artistic license
Modern Billings
UNT alum Chris Wright Evans ('20 M.F.A.) uses the interstate for inspiration.
#College of Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #Culture, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2020 Fall
![piggy bank piggy bank](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/istock-1135391036_thumb.jpg?itok=I4yVtM11)
Student Support
TRIO's $2M Grant
Program that helps first-generation, low-income and students with disabilities receives funding.
![Arun Devaraj Arun Devaraj](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/arundevaraj_1600x1200_v2.jpg?itok=3viy5HK-)
Alumni News
Early Career Research Award Win
Arun Devaraj receives prestigious award from U.S. Department of Energy.
#Research, #Campus News, #Department of Materials Science and Engineering, #College of Engineering, #2020 Fall
![Jincheng Du Jincheng Du](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/innovation_bythenumbers_du.jpg?itok=AbV0pX2b)
Research
Safer Waste Containment
Professor finds nuclear waste containers accelerate deterioration of forms they contain.
#Research, #Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2020 Fall
![](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/john_wayne_dougherty_cropped.jpg?itok=XdzTGUUZ)
Lego master
Living Room Fun
UNT alum John Wayne Daugherty ('97, '97 M.S.) turned his home into the happiest place on earth.
![Thorne Anderson Thorne Anderson](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/screen_shot_2020-09-23_at_10.57.45_am.png?itok=_cccpMsh)
Faculty Awards
Professor Collects Creative Wins
Thorne Anderson earned two major honors for KERA projects.
#Campus News, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2020 Fall
![Book cover of Only Good Indians - elk antlers](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/only_good_indians_-_cropped.jpg?itok=jxLasBOl)
Alumni books
Tales from the Dark Side
UNT alumnus Stephen Graham Jones' ('96 M.A.) newest book follows his tradition of scaring readers.
#Books, #Books, #Culture, #Department of English, #2020 Fall
![Kelly Jacques Kelly Jacques](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/drones_smart_scholarship_thumb.jpg?itok=RJZbVuvI)
Research
SMART Scholarship
Grad student is recipient of 2020 recipient of major U.S. Department of Defense award.
#Research, #Campus News, #Department of Materials Science and Engineering, #College of Engineering, #2020 Fall
![Hurley Administration Building and LIfe Sciences Complex](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/10_379_life_science_exterior_027.jpg?itok=NT6DooVI)
Forward Thinking
What Class Had the Most Impact on You?
Three UNT alumni remember the courses that influenced their careers.
#English, #Music, #Visual Arts and Design, #Culture, #2020 Fall
![Michael Sanders Michael Sanders](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/enrollmentavp.jpg?itok=jgHGr1b4)
Appointments
New AVP Named
Michael Sanders joins UNT as associate vice president for enrollment and university admissions.
![Art can be a source of comfort -- and productivity -- during times of crisis. Art can be a source of comfort -- and productivity -- during times of crisis.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/craftqa.jpg?itok=0w3_NImb)
Q&A
Turning to Art Amid Turmoil
UNT historian explains craft as a means for therapy and wellness, cultural heritage and activism.
#Campus News, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2020 Fall
![Jojoba plant Jojoba plant](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/istock-1092779864_banner.jpg?itok=s4IARyc2)
Research
A Blueprint that Bears Fruit
Researchers from UNT and China develop the first complete DNA sequence for the jojoba tree genome.
#Department of Biological Sciences, #Research, #Campus News, #2020 Fall
![Graduates line up on campus in the 1920s. Graduates line up on campus in the 1920s.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/1920s-graduates_banner.jpg?itok=_FVpal_j)
Retrospective
Looking Back -- and Moving Forward
Our university was founded 130 years ago -- but where are we now, and where are we headed?
![Naman Mehndiratta Naman Mehndiratta](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/starstudent_thumb.jpg?itok=GJWT70Rr)
Star Student
TAMS Senior Has an Eye for Exploration
Naman Mehndiratta devotes his time to science, snakes and community service.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Science/Research, #Campus News, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2020 Fall
![Rebekah Manon Rebekah Manon](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/alumhonors_thumb.jpg?itok=7boDhFKf)
Alumni News
Alum, Org Honored
Alum named International Association of Emergency Managers Global 2020 Student of the Year.
#Department of Emergency Management and Disaster Science, #Campus News, #2020 Fall
![Misty Sailors and Jim Hoffman in in Mozambique Misty Sailors and Jim Hoffman in in Mozambique](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/innovationspotlight_mozambique_banner.jpg?itok=VguvuIpn)
Innovation Spotlight
An Educational Study, Abroad
Misty Sailors and Jim Hoffman develop "hybrid spaces" for learning in Mozambique.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Research, #Campus News, #Department of Teacher Education and Administration, #2020 Fall
![Amélie Faa Amélie Faa](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20-0192_amelia-faa_0058_banner-1080.jpg?itok=PDLiH0Q8)
Mean Green
Always on the Ball
The youngest member of Mean Green women's soccer is a star on, and off, the field.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Department of Biomedical Engineering, #Athletics, #Mean Green Athletics, #2020 Fall
![Christina Finch Christina Finch](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/finch-pic-1_thumb.jpg?itok=4WCVYYL7)
Alumni Spotlight
Capital Gains
Christina Finch’s (’10 M.S.) research skills landed her a role at the Library of Congress.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Department of Library and Information Sciences, #College of Information, #2020 Fall
![Harrell Gill-King Harrell Gill-King](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/king-2.jpg?itok=96Ijuz6y)
Career Achievement
Reigning Forensics Expert
Harrell Gill-King wins prestigious T. Dale Stewart Award for contributions to the forensics field.
Written by: Trista Moxley
#Department of Anthropology, #Science/Technology, #Campus News, #2020 Fall
![Liss LaFleur Liss LaFleur](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/screen_shot_2020-09-23_at_11.05.00_am.png?itok=tHPGnSCT)
Perspective
Citizen Artist Fellow
CVAD assistant professor first-ever Texan to earn prestigious designation.
![Elyse Zavar Elyse Zavar](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/zavar_thumb.jpg?itok=_cVW1eoN)
Faculty Honors
Early-Career Research Fellow
Assistant professor in Emergency Management and Disaster Science was one of 20 fellows selected.
#Research, #Department of Emergency Management and Disaster Science, #Campus News, #College of Health and Public Service, #2020 Fall
![UNT President Neal Smatresk UNT President Neal Smatresk](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/neal_circle.png?itok=t1HA1nkP)
From Our President
This Way Forward
Resiliency guides UNT family in tackling the biggest issues of our time.
![UNT's CoLab space is pictured on the Denton Square UNT's CoLab space is pictured on the Denton Square](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20_0171_colab153.jpg?itok=xfnwdsM-)
ONLINE EXTRA
Creativity on Display
UNT CoLab calls upon alumni makers to dream up unique items for new retail space.
Written by: Heather Noel
#Online Extras, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #2020 Fall
![Thank You Forever Stamp Thank You Forever Stamp](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/thankyoustamp_purple_thumb.jpg?itok=HqR7i_5k)
Alumni News
Stamp of Approval
College of Visual Arts and Design alum designs new USPS "Thank You" postage.
#Department of Design, #Campus News, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2020 Fall
![Silver nanoparticle Silver nanoparticle](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/istock-1251504204_thumb.jpg?itok=FMmyLK8M)
Research
Testing for Toxicity
Chemistry researchers at UNT have developed a test to more easily identify toxic silver ions.
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Chemistry, #Campus News, #2020 Fall
![North Texan summer cover featuring the Silvey statue North Texan summer cover featuring the Silvey statue](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/screen_shot_2020-09-21_at_1.53.31_pm.png?itok=JT4z-5AK)
Dialogue
Beautiful Bit of News
Readers express their thoughts about summer issue and share campus memories.
![Marina Girgis on vacation Marina Girgis on vacation](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/marina_banner.jpg?itok=LtMhpwYa)
Alumni Spotlight
Embrace the Journey
Marina Girgis (’18) provides tips to women who want to build a better brand.
Written by: Erin Cristales
![Christine Balarezo Christine Balarezo](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/christine_balarezo.jpg?itok=AvWKl2sJ)
Alumni News
Effecting Change
Political science alum selected as a 2020 American Express NGen Fellow.
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Campus News, #Department of Political Science, #2020 Fall
![Srinivasan Srivilliputhur and Raj Banerjee Srinivasan Srivilliputhur and Raj Banerjee](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20_0174_banerjee-srivilliputhur08_thumb.jpg?itok=CrPWbIDN)
Research
Research Team Receives $1M Grant
The grant will be used to study how metal alloys function at the atomic level.
#Research, #Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2020 Fall
![Stained glass clock in shape of bluebonnet Stained glass clock in shape of bluebonnet](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/clcok.jpg?itok=428MF1_G)
Dialogue
COVID Pastimes
With the COVID pandemic keeping people at home, we asked our readers how they're keeping busy.
![Lydia Evans Lydia Evans](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/lydpic_thumb.jpg?itok=cqar3ofn)
Alumni Spotlight
Learning Your Strengths
Alumna uses personal experience to help UNT's neurodivergent students.
Written by: Amanda Fuller
#Department of Rehabilitation Studies, Social Work, and Addictions, #2020 Fall
![Lauren Eutsler Lauren Eutsler](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/17-758_lauren_eutsler_1509_thumb.jpg?itok=7LO5iXeh)
Research
Mobile Technology and Literacy
Lauren Eutsler, an assistant professor of education, examines apps to improve literacy achievement.
#Campus News, #Department of Teacher Education and Administration, #2020 Fall
![Tobe Nwigwe](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/tobe_nwigwe_cropped.jpg?itok=roN0t23x)
Alumni spotlight
Music With a Message
Artist and former Mean Green linebacker Tobe Nwigwe has found a unique way to draw audiences.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Student wearing protective mask Student wearing protective mask](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20_0182_first-class-day_ah0050_banner.jpg?itok=G6Baim7n)
Brilliantly Green
Welcome Back, Eagles
President Smatresk greeted the Mean Green community as they returned to campus.
![Laura Roberts Laura Roberts](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/lauraroberts_thumb.jpg?itok=MXs7yU1J)
ONLINE EXTRA
Lifelong Love of Therapy
Laura Roberts (’94 Ph.D.) is a psychologist specializing in eating disorders.
Written by: Brittney Dear
![Alexis "Warped" Peveler, Lauryn " S4nguine" Watanabe and Connor "K3D" Orr of the UNT Hearthstone esports team. Alexis "Warped" Peveler, Lauryn " S4nguine" Watanabe and Connor "K3D" Orr of the UNT Hearthstone esports team.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/hearthstone_team.jpg?itok=vKjKJxt6)
Extracurriculars
Esports Champs
UNT's team placed fourth in the final round of the Tespa Hearthstone Collegiate Championship.
![Eclipse of Dreams book cover - sculpture with the word "Empathy" over a blue sky](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/eclipse-of-dreams_cropped.jpg?itok=G8J_B9Zy)
Faculty Books
Monstrous Women, Giants and Dreams
Faculty and alumni explore comics, baseball and immigration in their new books.
![Students adhere to social distancing measures while working together at the University Union. Students adhere to social distancing measures while working together at the University Union.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/20-0182_first-class142_banner.jpg?itok=vmXyznN3)
Health and Safety
Striving for a Safe Return to Campus
UNT put precautions in place as it welcomed back students, staff and faculty this fall.
Written by: Erin Cristales
![Brendon Baskeyfield, Carol Ventura, Chloe Hewitt, Ivy Knight, Christabella Escandon and Samsudeen Iyamah Brendon Baskeyfield, Carol Ventura, Chloe Hewitt, Ivy Knight, Christabella Escandon and Samsudeen Iyamah](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/group_fin_cs.jpg?itok=y30ci35T)
Giving Impact
Setting Students Up for Success
UNT Alumni Scholarship Program makes students' academic dreams a reality.
Written by: Amanda Yanowski
![Expert Take - Critical Eye illustration of faculty Expert Take - Critical Eye illustration of faculty](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/critical-eye-thumb.jpg?itok=ozKxlmWB)
Expert Take
A Critical Eye for Info
There's so much information to make sense of these days. So, where to start?
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Campus News, #College of Information, #Department of Political Science, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #2020 Fall
![](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/cuban_earth_stilts_0.jpg?itok=GO_6SjDv)
Award Winner
Caretaker of Stories
UNT alum Melinda Levin ('92 M.A.) took home several international honors for her films.
#culture, #Media Arts, #Television & Film, #Culture, #Department of Radio, Television and Film, #2020 Fall
![UNT Symphonic Band performance UNT Symphonic Band performance](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/musicmba_thumb.jpg?itok=1CQ2NLmC)
New Program
Striking a Chord in Music, Business
UNT launched an M.B.A. in music business this fall.
#Campus News, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Music, #2020 Fall
![Cecelia Joyce Price Cecelia Joyce Price](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/joyce-price-2-banner.jpg?itok=x63YBowH)
Purpose for painting
A Voice on Canvas
Cecelia Joyce Price ('92 M.Ed., '17 Ph.D.) combines love for teaching and learning as an artist.
#Visual Arts and Design, #Visual Arts, #College of Education, #2020 Fall
![Brittany Hanna and her husband and siblings stand on a mountain overlooking Hawaii. Brittany Hanna and her husband and siblings stand on a mountain overlooking Hawaii.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/hannabanner.jpg?itok=oSDtOnWe)
Online Extra
Hard Lessons
A history of tough circumstances have inspired Brittany Hanna’s future as a physician.
Written by: Erin Cristales
![Martin Clark Martin Clark](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/martin-clark-1_thumb.jpg?itok=KJaG_HXz)
Online Extra
A Just Soliloquy
A collaboration first performed at UNT is revived in wake of 2020's social justice movement
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
![Jillian Selzer](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/jillian-selzer_rv1.jpg?itok=fA3rnCss)
Alumni Spotlight
Social Media Master
Jillian Selzer ('17) represents all voices as the senior social media editor for Group Nine Media.
Written by: Sydney Cooper
#Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #Online Exclusives, #2020 Fall
![Cathy Krendl Cathy Krendl](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/krendl-and-grandson_01thumb.jpg?itok=eeDQTeSf)
Alumni Spotlight
Pioneer's Legacy
Cathy Krendl ('67) sets the bar high as a former practicing business attorney and professor.
Written by: Sydney Cooper
![Maddie Sepcic</strong> ('19) Maddie Sepcic</strong> ('19)](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/maddie-sepcic_thumb.jpg?itok=TPwpB3De)
Alumni Spolight
Diving into a Tropical Dream
UNT alum and former order management agent launches her own apparel brand.
Written by: Brittney Dear
#Department of Marketing & Logistics, #Alumni Profiles, #2020 Fall
![Citlali Molina's altar is pictured Citlali Molina's altar is pictured](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/altarthumb.jpg?itok=qdFi0Eks)
Online Extra
Lives Lost, Hope Found
UNT doctoral student honors loved ones through Día de los Muertos altar.
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Department of Counseling and Higher Education, #College of Education, #Online Extras, #2020 Fall
![Adebola "Bola" Kushimo Adebola "Bola" Kushimo](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/bola_kushimo_thumb.jpg?itok=ASXfNLKy)
Alumni Spotlight
A Rising Star
Adebola "Bola" Kushimo ('09 M.P.A.) earned prestigious "Rising Star" award from Bond Buyer.
Written by: Sydney Cooper
#Department of Public Administration, #Online Extras, #2020 Fall
![Mario Antonio Porras Mario Antonio Porras](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/mario-antonio-porras_1.jpg?itok=3kEqHZC9)
Online Extra
Hitting a High Note
Vocal performance major Mario Antonio Porras wins a $50,000 scholarship from Dr Pepper.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Music, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #2020 Fall
![Jo Higginbotham Jo Higginbotham](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/jo-higginbotham_thumb.jpg?itok=pGVrlUAp)
Alumni Spotlight
From Friendship to Partnership in Radio
UNT alum Jo Higginbotham ('16) establishes radio show in midst of COVID-19.
Written by: Sydney Cooper
#Department of Marketing & Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Music, #Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, #Alumni Profiles, #2020 Fall
![Megan Stoner Megan Stoner](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/megan-stoner_thumb.jpg?itok=C9dgua35)
Alumni Spotlight
Environmental Community Leader Making a Difference
Alumna Megan Jade Stoner ('14) leads in keeping her community environmentally friendly.
Written by: Sydney Cooper
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Sociology, #Department of Linguistics and Technical Communications, #Alumni Profiles, #2020 Fall
![Elizabeth Jordan and Rhonda Christensen stand next to a sign about Be the Match. Elizabeth Jordan and Rhonda Christensen stand next to a sign about Be the Match.](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/elizabethrhonda.jpg?itok=tNhhPBFL)
Online Extra
Giving for the Greater Good
Since receiving a life-saving transplant, Rhonda Christensen (’97 Ph.D.) has made it her mission to...
Written by: Erin Cristales
#Department of Learning Technologies, #Online Extras, #2020 Fall
![UNT's Scrappy Mascot wears his mask and gives a thumbs up UNT's Scrappy Mascot wears his mask and gives a thumbs up](http://northtexan.unt.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_ratio/public/scrappy_mask_4.jpg?itok=VP3_RFWF)