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
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
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
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
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
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
Student Support
TRIO's $2M Grant
Program that helps first-generation, low-income and students with disabilities receives funding.
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
Research
Safer Waste Containment
Professor finds nuclear waste containers accelerate deterioration of forms they contain.
#Research, #Campus News, #College of Engineering, #2020 Fall
Lego master
Living Room Fun
UNT alum John Wayne Daugherty ('97, '97 M.S.) turned his home into the happiest place on earth.
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
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
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
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
Appointments
New AVP Named
Michael Sanders joins UNT as associate vice president for enrollment and university admissions.
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
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
Retrospective
Looking Back -- and Moving Forward
Our university was founded 130 years ago -- but where are we now, and where are we headed?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Perspective
Citizen Artist Fellow
CVAD assistant professor first-ever Texan to earn prestigious designation.
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
From Our President
This Way Forward
Resiliency guides UNT family in tackling the biggest issues of our time.
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
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
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
Dialogue
Beautiful Bit of News
Readers express their thoughts about summer issue and share campus memories.
Alumni Spotlight
Embrace the Journey
Marina Girgis (’18) provides tips to women who want to build a better brand.
Written by: Erin Cristales
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
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
Dialogue
COVID Pastimes
With the COVID pandemic keeping people at home, we asked our readers how they're keeping busy.
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
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
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
Brilliantly Green
Welcome Back, Eagles
President Smatresk greeted the Mean Green community as they returned to campus.
ONLINE EXTRA
Lifelong Love of Therapy
Laura Roberts (’94 Ph.D.) is a psychologist specializing in eating disorders.
Written by: Brittney Dear
Extracurriculars
Esports Champs
UNT's team placed fourth in the final round of the Tespa Hearthstone Collegiate Championship.
Faculty Books
Monstrous Women, Giants and Dreams
Faculty and alumni explore comics, baseball and immigration in their new books.
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
Giving Impact
Setting Students Up for Success
UNT Alumni Scholarship Program makes students' academic dreams a reality.
Written by: Amanda Yanowski
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
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
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
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
Alumni Spotlight
Pioneer's Legacy
Cathy Krendl ('67) sets the bar high as a former practicing business attorney and professor.
Written by: Sydney Cooper
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Online Extra
Hard Lessons
A history of tough circumstances have inspired Brittany Hanna’s future as a physician.
Written by: Erin Cristales
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
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
