Cover story
The How-to Guide
From taking up birding to listening to jazz, UNT experts can help you get started.
#Music, #Business, #Expert Take, #Culture, #Fashion, #Social Impact, #Cover Stories, #2024 Fall
Expert Take
The How-To Guide Online Extra Edition
Here's more advice from UNT's alumni and faculty experts.
#College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Department of Communication Studies, #Online Extras, #2024 Fall
Profile
UNT's 17th President
Harrison Keller, a sixth-generation Texan, is committed to helping UNT students achieve their goals.
Alumni Spotlight
Friends Forever
At UNT, many graduates get more than a degree. They form friendships that last a lifetime.
Alumni Spotlight
Billy Harper - 'Practicer' Makes Perfect
Practice made perfect for saxophone legend Billy Harper ('65).
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
Music news
Grammy Recognition
Alums, students and faculty well-represented in the 67th Annual Grammy Award nominations.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
UNT System news
Student Voice
As student regent, Ethan Gillis looks to ensure his peers feel seen and valued.
Star Student
Open to Connection
Award-winning orientation leader makes sure trans students feel included.
Written by: Michael King
#UNT News, #College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Department of Political Science, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Stories Through a Lens
Photojournalist Eric Gay wins Pulitzer Prize for riveting work.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
Academics
Top Scholars
UNT students and recent alums have earned some of the most prestigious awards for rising scholars.
#UNT News, #Department of Electrical Engineering, #Department of Chemistry, #College of Science, #College of Engineering, #Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, #2024 Fall
Expert Take
Preparing for Emergencies
UNT alumni, faculty discuss the best ways to plan for the worst.
#Department of Emergency Management and Disaster Science, #Expert Take, #College of Health and Public Service, #2024 Fall
Giving Impact
Shaping Futures with Partnership
New grant helps students with foster care backgrounds.
Written by: Amanda Yanowski
#College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Department of English, #Social Impact, #2024 Fall
Alumni Spotlight
UNT Alumni Awards
UNT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding members of the UNT community.
Alumni spotlight
Art Meets Fashion
Color and sustainability factor into the artwork, décor and apparel of designer Alana Kay ('04).
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
#College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
With Design in Mind
UNT CoLab merch debuts with art by graphic designer and CVAD alum Thomas Rodgers ('12).
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
#Department of Design, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
'Late Night' Drumming
Colleen Clark ('19 D.M.A.) has been dedicated to drumming all her life.
Written by: Katie Neumann
Alumni spotlight
Rise of the Blerds
UNT alumni get Hollywood support for a new documentary series focusing on Black nerd culture.
Written by: Michael King
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Alumni Profiles, #Department of Media Arts, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Swift Moves
Two alumni use their dance degrees to perform as part of a Taylor Swift tribute band.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Dance and Theatre, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Faculty Success
Stories Shared
Social justice, trauma and music inspire work of award-winning faculty.
#College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #College of Music, #Department of Media Arts, #2024 Fall
Faculty books
Ancestral Genomics
A health scare set Constance B. Hilliard on a quest for information.
#College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Books, #Department of History, #2024 Fall
Mean Green
Milestone Man
Women's soccer head coach John Hedlund will celebrate two major milestones this fall.
Written by: Scott Brown
Alumni spotlight
Funny Business
Mo Elzubeir's ('02) new app puts a twist on how audiences experience comedy.
Written by: Jessica DeLeon
#Department of Computer Science and Engineering, #College of Engineering, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Laughing Matter
Marena Riyad ('15) uses comedy as a way to tell stories.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
Alumni spotlight
The Magic of Logistics
Christine Truong ('24) uses her business degree to help children in her native Vietnam.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Department of Marketing & Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni Memories
Buried Memories
A time capsule was discovered from the 'Wild Women,' a group formed in the 1980s.
Written by: Amanda Lyons
#Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, #College of Engineering, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Opening Doors and Breaking Boundaries
Jeff Fisher (’93) provides children with disabilities fun and acceptance.
Written by: Anthony Simone
#Department of Marketing & Logistics, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni Spotlight
Into the 'Atmosphere'
An innovative movie from The Polyphonic Spree will be shown at UNT's Sky Theater planetarium.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
Alumni spotlight
On A World Stage
The Mean Green will be present at the Paris Olympics.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
From Our President
University for the Future
A focus on student success and innovation will move UNT forward for Texas and the nation.
Innovation
Music and the Environment
The project looks at music's connection to Earth's climatological condition.
Innovation
Research Building
New Science and Technology Building will create additional learning opportunities.
Innovation
NSF CAREER Awards
Faculty researchers earn grants through a U.S. National Science Foundation program.
#UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Materials Science and Engineering, #College of Engineering, #Department of Physics, #2024 Fall
Innovation
Hearing Aid Option
A study is examining changes that occur during hearing aid adoption.
#UNT News, #Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, #College of Health and Public Service, #2024 Fall
Innovation
Fulbright Winners
Faculty and students are awarded and recognized by the prestigious program.
#Department of Biological Sciences, #UNT News, #College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of History, #College of Engineering, #Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies, #Department of Political Science, #College of Health and Public Service, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
From the Court to the Movie Set
Lisa Normand finds a new career in the film industry.
Written by: Cameron Bowman
#College of Arts & Sciences, #Department of Political Science, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Expanding Art Scene
David Baker ('22) gives artists a way to showcase their work through the North Texas Makers.
Written by: Anthony Simone
#College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
The Healing Power of Creativity
Marlys Lamar ('86 Ph.D.) co-founded The Art Room as a safe, supportive space.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
#College of Arts & Sciences, #College of Music, #Department of Psychology, #2024 Fall
Books
New Books From Faculty
UNT alumni, faculty explore art for neurodivergent audiences and other topics.
#Department of Art Education and Art History, #College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Books, #Department of History, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #2024 Fall
Alumni Spotlight
All Abuzz
Pollinators have Jen Rose ('99, '02 M.F.A.) to thank for helping them stay hydrated.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
#Department of Studio Art, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #College of Visual Arts and Design, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Major League
Dianna Wynn ('88 M.S.) encourages people to make their voice heard in elections.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#College of Arts & Sciences, #College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Department of Communication Studies, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Bringing Light
From cleaning fish tanks to leading a citywide campaign, this ecologist spreads her wings.
Written by: Addie Davis
#College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, #Department of Biological Sciences, #Department of Geography and the Environment, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Up for Fun Down Under
Joseph Campbell ('02) enjoys life as an expat in Australia.
Written by: Jessica DeLeón
#Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Department of Spanish, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
Nailed It
Entrepreneur Sara Casey ('13) developed a holographic nail polish line.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
#Department of Accounting, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, #College of Music, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Student Spotlight
On Balance
UNT student is taxation major by day, ballerina by night.
Written by: Chelsey Gilbert
#Department of Accounting, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
Alumni spotlight
'Monumental' Music
Rob Halpner ('22) composed 'Corridor Fanfare' to celebrate the investiture of UNT's 17th president.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
Music news
History-Making Music
North Texas Wind Symphony is the first UNT student ensemble to land a Latin Grammy nomination.
Written by: Lisa Sciortino
Alumni spotlight
Leading the Change
Following his son's cystic fibrosis diagnosis, Chad Salyer became an advocate.
Written by: Audrey Short
#Department of Marketing & Logistics, #Department of Public Administration, #G. Brint Ryan College of Business, #College of Health and Public Service, #Alumni Profiles, #2024 Fall
