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Welcome to Dr. Keller and thank you to the
@UNTsystem
Regents. Our campus community looks forward to achieving great things under Dr. Keller’s (
@HKellerEdu
) leadership.
The
@untsystem
Board of Regents named Texas’ Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller (
@HKellerEDU
) as the 17th president of
#UNT
– the system’s flagship campus and 3rd-largest university in Texas. Dr. Keller takes office Aug. 1.
More:
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A traumatic brain injury left this
#UNT
senior unable to read or write four years ago, but
@amberlacyy
overcame the odds and will graduate from
@MaybornUNT
in just a few days
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Congrats to the
#UNT
quints!
These
#Latino
quintuplets all graduated from a
#Texas
university the same weekend. They are proud children of Mexican immigrants, Enna and Jorge Díaz.
@UNTnews
@UnivisionDallas
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We’re
#UNTproud
to welcome our first cohort of
@untelevar
students to campus! The inclusive postsecondary education program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is the first of its kind in the North Texas area. Details:
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Congrats to Paul Rennick,
@UNTCoM
assistant professor of percussion, who was inducted into the
@DCI
#HallOfFame
! You make us
#UNTproud
!
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Congrats to
#UNT
alumni Isaac Olowogbade & new grad Elizabeth Odeyemi, who got engaged at tonight's graduation!
http://t.co/sIRqawQy7T
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#JaneGoodall
is coming to
#UNT
April 9 as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. She will speak about threats facing chimpanzees and the environment. Student tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Monday and are open to the public at 8 a.m. Feb. 19. Learn more:
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#WFAA
reporter
@tliou
was on the
#UNT
campus today covering talented photographer and
@UNTbusiness
major Daniel Ebomwanyi - AKA
@Sobapictures
. See his story on
@wfaa
at 5pm.
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We were saddened to learn of the passing of poet Maya Angelou, who received an honorary degree from
#UNT
in 2004.
http://t.co/b2REMvTbcK
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One year after becoming the first public university to launch a collegiate esports program In Texas,
#UNT
is now the first public Texas school to offer scholarships - with $20K available.
Read more in this
@Dallas_Observer
story:
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UNT Police responded to an emergency call on campus today about an individual, who is not affiliated with UNT, bystanders believed was attempting to harm themselves. The officers were on scene within minutes and the individual was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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With a $250K donation from
@Kroger
,
#UNT
will continue its efforts to serve students experiencing food insecurity. The support will ensure the
@UNTPantry
can provide healthy and nutritious food to students in need for years to come. Details:
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Due to COVID-19, Amy Petros, a
@UNTScience
chemistry professor, had one week to prepare online labs for approximately 800 students. Not only did she and her TAs get it done, they also helped her students turn their kitchens into chem labs. Learn more:
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We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with these images of students marching and holding a demonstration in an April 1968 memorial at what was then North Texas State University – now
#UNT
. They were donated to the
#PortalToTexasHistory
by
@UNTSpecColl
.
#MLK50
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Congrats to
@Unt_spidy
for graduating - and for bringing so much joy to campus as an unofficial
#UNT
mascot for years!
WITH GRADUATION COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY: The student who spent four years patrolling the University of North Texas as
@Unt_spidy
(and, for a short spell, as Venom) tells us what's next for him now that he's graduated.
(Photos by
@friday_baylee
.)
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#UNT
senior becomes first woman in the US to win an
@IBM
mainframe
#coding
competition. Check out her story in
@businessinsider
:
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A few weeks ago,
@DudePerfect
was here at
#UNT
to shoot a throwback basketball video featuring some amazing
#TrickShots
. They just released it and you can check it out here:
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As a girl,
#UNT
biomedical engineering student Kiana Poole put her curiosity to work. Kiana’s currently enrolled in
@UNTengineering
and is on her way to turning her curiosity into a career -- designing prosthetic limbs that are fully integrated into the human body.
#WomenInSTEM
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#UNT
will expand its presence in Collin County and build a branch campus to serve at least 5,000 students, thanks to a new partnership with the
@CityOfFriscoTx
. Learn more:
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Our
#UNT
students have lots of creativity on display in the costumes and signs at the Library Mall for
@TheEllenShow
.
http://t.co/MTgbU7GGeH
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Today
#UNT
made a smart investment in an inspirational little girl. Welcome to the family, Jordin! So happy to have you as a future Eagle!
Jordin Phipps just made history - youngest student to earn a scholarship and admission to the University of North Texas!
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The special
#UNTHumpDay
visitors have arrived on the Library Mall. They'll be here until 1 pm!
http://t.co/QS5QjItP9i
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Congrats to 8-year-old Jordin from
@Watson_Wildcats
! Her inspiring video won her a
#UNT
scholarship. See her story at 6pm on
@FOX4
!
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UNT is partnering with
@NBCUAcademy
to foster more career pathways for diverse storytellers. We are thrilled to collaborate with
#NBCUAcademy
to provide our
@MaybornUNT
students the opportunity to advance their journalism education. Details:
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Exciting news out of
@UNTSystem
- Lesa B. Roe, NASA's deputy chief operating officer, named UNT System Chancellor sole finalist.
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#UNT
and
@dallascowboys
have combined Tier One Research excellence with business expertise from the world’s most valuable sports franchise to create an innovative online MBA in Sport Entertainment Management. Learn More:
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Congratulations to
@UNT_PSCI
Professor John Ishiyama, who was elected president of the American Political Science Association. Ishiyama is the first Asian American to be elected to this
@APSAtweets
position in the 117-year history of the association. We’re
#UNTproud
!
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Freshman
@Shayna_Russo2
was adopted at age 19 – just weeks before moving into the
#UNT
dorms. Watch the sweet story of Shayna and her family tonight at 6 on
@NBCDFW
. 💚
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#UNT
freshman Michael Mairs, aka
@Smirky_16
, has turned a dorm hobby for gaming into a platform that’s raising money for the fight against childhood cancer via
@StJudePLAYLIVE
. Learn more: .
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Today, we mourn the millions who were lost in the Holocaust, honor its survivors and celebrate those who bravely intervened.
@unthistory
lecturer Kerry Goldmann shares the importance of
#InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay
.
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#UNT
psychology professor Patricia "Trish" L. Kaminski weighs in on the impact of separating children from their parents at the U.S. border due to the "zero tolerance" immigration policy, which would refer anyone crossing the border illegally for federal prosecution.
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Join us for the
#NewUNTUnion
holiday tree lighting ceremony,
#UNT
! There will be free food:
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A mom who moved into
@UNT_Housing
to complete her college education has now graduated with her second degree from
@UNTHPS
. Read Part 2 of Darla Ray's inspiring story from
@DentonRC
and
@JennaFDuncan
: .
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Student who created app to measure blood glucose named 2015 Goldwater Scholar
http://t.co/Kkfps4VR4e
#UNT
#TAMS
http://t.co/MpwQUO6ugL
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The best way to fight
#UNT
finals stress: Hang out with
@unt_counseling
therapy dog Buddy! He’s waiting for love at Chestnut Hall.
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Thanks to
@NBCDFW
for featuring the
#UNT
faculty and staff who are using "Radical Friendliness" to help students during the start of school.
@UNTPolice
are engraving bikes and giving away U-Locks, while volunteers answer questions, give directions and provide ice cold water.
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#UNT
Distinguished Lecture Series covers immigration, communication, science & entertainment
http://t.co/ACKsnw0cgq
http://t.co/oZYPR7tGcv
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Congratulations to
@UNTCoM
@recordingacad
award winner and jazz violin professor
@ScottTixier
who performed with Oscar-winning composer
@hanszimmer
on the soundtrack of the new
@disneylionking
movie! The soundtrack premieres July 11, and the movie hits theaters July 19.
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We're
#UNTproud
of the
@ZH_Deltas
- who are celebrating 50 years at
#UNT
! Did you know they were the first African American Greek org on campus? Read this retro story about African American fraternities/sororities from the
@NorthTexan
@UNT_Libraries
: .
#FBF
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Happy
#NationalPotatoLoversDay
! We’re celebrating at
@UNTdining
Mean Greens —
#UNT
’s all
#vegan
cafeteria — with delicious Potato Enchiladas, Ancho Peruvian Potato Mash and Creamy Potato Soup. Thanks to the wonderful chefs for this decadent dish 😊
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Our custodians are going above and beyond to maintain buildings with increased safety and sanitization measures to keep students, faculty and staff safe. To express gratitude for their commitment to the university,
@UNT_Housing
hosted a parade in their honor this week.
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Congratulations to
@UNT_Honors
student Hillary Shah for being named one of 62 Truman Scholars (
@TrumanApp
) this year! We are
#UNTproud
of your accomplishments and the work you’re doing to uplift marginalized communities. Details:
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We want to thank media across the nation who helped us tell Margaret King's story, and all of you who shared it on social media. She was a veteran and a scholar. Because of everyone's efforts she was laid to rest with family at her side.
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Look at what’s buzzing! A colony of European Honeybees built a large beehive on campus. Fortunately, the Denton County Bee Keepers Assoc. is safely relocating our flying friends.
#UNT
was the 1st TX university to be named a
@BeeCityUSA
Bee Campus in 2016
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We’re
#UNTproud
of these
@MediaArts_UNT
students who made it through a 58-hour podcast this weekend!! They’ll submit their efforts to
@GWR
to see if they’re approved for an official world record.
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#UNT
students use Minecraft to teach computer coding to Denton middle schoolers
http://t.co/xmeRrqiHgk
via
@keranews
http://t.co/sB1qyZ3uKb
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We’re
#UNTproud
to welcome Andrea Miller, an award-winning journalist turned academic, to the
@MaybornUNT
school of journalism as its new dean. She’ll start July 1, 2019 – just in time for the fall semester! Learn more: .
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#UNT
is the first university in Texas to offer its students an allergen-free dining hall!
@UNTDining
’s Kitchen West serves up flavorful foods without the “Big 8” food allergens.
Read more about the inventive food concept:
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An 11-year-old journalist, Phoenix Legg, was surprised with a special
#UNT
scholarship today during a visit with
@UNTPrez
and
#UNT
Provost
@EvansCowley
. Phoenix has traveled the U.S. reporting on political events, including the 2016 presidential campaign.
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UNT is ranked as one of the Top 10 Public Universities on the Rise by
#CollegeGazette
.
#UNT
is a Tier One research university, a designation awarded to less than 2% of all higher education institutions in the country. Find out more at
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Absolutely
#UNTproud
of our
@UNTGreenBrigade
drumline! What an amazing experience for these talented musicians and performers as they represented
@UNTCoM
!
@JohnWRichmond2
ICYMI: Last Thursday, several members of our
@UNTGreenBrigade
drumline participated in the performance of a lifetime. Special thank you to
@Meghan_Trainor
and our partners the
@DallasCowboys
for this opportunity. We're
#UNTproud
of our amazing, talented students!
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Stressed?
@UNT_UPC
has about a dozen therapy dogs ready to help. Stop by Willis Library Forum from 12-2 today
#UNT
http://t.co/IMH6xFnFyV
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#ICYMI
: The
#UNT
quintuplets are graduating! A big thank you to
@GoodDayFox4
and
@fox4lauren
for their interview this morning. Check it out:
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As a pioneer for open access,
@UNT_Libraries
is leading a team tasked with creating the world's first cyber knowledge bank for open access books with $1.2M
@MellonFdn
grant. More:
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.
@UNTtransit
recently put the wheels in motion for a new bike share program at
#UNT
. Learn how you can check out a
@VeoRideBike
at .
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Congrats to the
@UNT_Libraries
for digitizing records for the oldest TV station in Texas,
@NBCDFW
.
@TSLAC
is awarding
#UNT
librarians for making the NBC5/KXAS archive available for future generations! Learn more: .
#TexasArchivesMonth
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ICYMI:
#UNT
alumnus played an extra in
#BlackPanther
Hear what he has to say about the experience.
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UNT will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 11, due to inclement weather. Check
http://t.co/JlRPUrjFLV
for updates.
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The crowd is getting excited for
@TheEllenShow
at
#UNT
! There's still time to join us.
http://t.co/F2PQW0LJs6
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Pamela Padilla,
#UNT
associate vice president for research and innovation, has been appointed dean of
@UNTScience
. Details:
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On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress declared that the 13 American colonies became a new nation - the
#UnitedStatesOfAmerica
.
#Happy4thofJuly
from
#UNT
!
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Engineers and artists from
@UNTEngineering
and
@UNTCVAD
are working together to create face shields for faculty, staff and students to use once laboratories on campus start to reopen. Learn more:
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Did you know
#UNT
makes its own scientific glass? Roger Ramirez is one of a small number of Master Scientific Glassblowers in the country and he has a workshop right here in the
@UNT_Chemistry
building. See how he's helping researchers tonight at 5 p.m. on
@NBCDFW
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