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Former Togolese television producer to graduate from UNT after seeking political asylum in U.S.
12.5.2008

Almost 6 years after Komlan "Richard" Lakpassa fled his native country of Togo in Western Africa he will receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in documentary film from the UNT Department of Radio, Television and Film Dec. 12.

General University News | Humanities

UNT President Bataille elected regional representative of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities	12.4.2008
Gretchen M. Bataille was elected as an Associate Member Regional Representative and will actively participate and vote during the Annual Business Meetings of HACU's voting members.
General University News \| Public Service

UNT branding earns five awards from international creative competition	12.3.2008
The Division of University Relations, Communications and Marketing earned two platinum awards, two gold awards and one honorable mention from an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals.
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Fireworks bring UNT senior success and global recognition	12.2.2008
David Rosenbaum advanced to the final round of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards and placed seventh in the overall competition.
Business \| General University News

Work on Sub-Antarctic biocultural conservation in South America earns UNT professor award	12.1.2008
Ricardo Rozzi has researched and worked to preserve the ecological knowledge of a tribal group living in the southern part of Chile and Argentina.
General University News \| Humanities \| Public Service \| Science

World AIDS Day features development director	11.25.2008
Brian Schmedinghoff, development director for AIDS Services of North Texas, will discuss "The Power of Partnerships."
General University News \| Public Service

Two UNT programs named finalists for Texas Higher Education Star Awards	11.24.2008
Enrollment Management and the Next-Generation Course Redesign Project have been named finalists for the Texas award, which recognizes contributions toward achieving the goals of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Closing the Gaps program.
Education \| General University News

UNT Moot Court students qualify for national tournament	11.24.2008
Four UNT Moot Court students have qualified for the national American Collegiate Moot Court Association tournament..
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5 tips for surviving the tough economy this holiday season	11.24.2008
Paul Goebel, director of the UNT Student Money Management Center, offers holiday planning tips.
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UNT names assistant vice provost of international cooperation	11.18.2008
Gabriel Carranza, director of the Office for Latin American programs at Texas A&M University, will be assistant vice provost of international cooperation beginning Jan. 6.
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UNT one of America's 100 Best College Buys for 13 consecutive years	11.18.2008
UNT's cost to in-state students is the lowest among Texas' three "best buy" schools and roughly 25 percent less than the national average cost for out-of-state students.
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Giving the gift of literacy to preschool children program at UNT needs donations	11.13.2008
The program is designed to help preschool age children succeed in school and life.
General University News \| Public Service

UNT senior inspired to help others find homes after his own struggle with homelessness	11.12.2008
Scottie Smith, a senior finance major, buys homes and rehabs them for first-time or low-income home buyers.
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UNT library science student from Marshall receives $10,000 stipend for being Diversity Scholar	11.6.2008
Shaneka Morris was selected to participate in the Association of Research Libraries' Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce.
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UNT celebrates International Education Week 2008 Nov. 17-21	11.5.2008
International Education Week 2008, a weeklong event at the University of North Texas highlighting the importance of international education and intercultural/international understanding.
Arts and Music \| General University News \| Humanities

UNT to co-host 4th annual UNT/TWU Child Welfare conference Nov. 21	11.4.2008
A variety of perspectives regarding Child Protective Services' accountability will be presented,
General University News \| Public Service

Nepalese Family Night, free tennis clinic to be held at UNT	10.30.2008
Several Denton and UNT organizations are working together to sponsor Nepalese Family Night.
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UNT faculty members help to capture film of the world's rivers in Global Rivers Project	10.29.2008
The team is creating a 60-minute film exploring the history, recreation and economic and cultural impacts of the world's rivers.
Arts and Music \| General University News

Task Force – Africa to be hosted by UNT International, help faculty secure research funding	10.29.2008
Task Force – Africa will be the pilot forum in a series of workshops to increase faculty interest in international experiences and research abroad.
General University News \| Research

Michael Monticino named interim dean of the UNT Toulouse School of Graduate Studies	10.29.2008
He will replace Dr. Sandra Terrell, who has been named vice provost for academic outreach effective Jan. 1.
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UNT students to receive lessons in media coverage of presidential election	10.27.2008
Student-run television station to provide three hours of live coverage, including remote interviews.
General University News \| Social Science