Life of Purpose Treatment announces the opening of its second location on a university campus at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Texas. The program’s facility is housed at UNT’s Chilton Hall, adjacent to the office of the UNT Collegiate Recovery Program.
Young adults who are seeking recovery from substance use disorder, but do not want their treatment to keep them from pursuing university degrees, now have a therapeutic care resource at the University of North Texas. ...
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Elliott and Greg Gibson and reappointed Christopher Moss to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for terms set to expire August 31, 2021. The board manages retirement and other benefits for teachers and employees of the state's public schools and institutions of higher education.
John Elliott of Austin is a partner at Smith, Robertson, Elliott & Douglas, L.L.P. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, International Council of...
Friday morning, sophomore Lesia James made her regular stop in Suite 200 of the Old Main Building at Texas Woman’s University.
Inside the TWU social work program’s office is a discreet refrigerator stocked with produce from Johnson’s Backyard Garden, and a large office closet with shelves of dry goods. Students and employees can go into the pantry, past Nila Ricks’ office, and take as much food as they need. No questions asked.
James always checks the fridge first, looking for fresh vegetables and fruits for her teenage son. She wants to teach him healthy habits. Then it’s on to the pantry, where she can grab toilet...
Some University of North Texas students are squirreling around on campus in search of an Albino squirrel they believe brings luck for finals.
“It exists. I do believe in Santa Clause,” said student Beau Carter, who saw the elusive, rare squirrel outside of the school’s library. “The bushy tail… it was definitely in the tree though… this was seven or eight months ago.”
Campus legend says seeing the albino squirrel means an “A” on a student’s next test. A true living legend, the albino squirrel even has his own Twitter page with 316 followers respectively.
Several...
North Texas backup guard Brooke Jolivette is leaving the program, while incoming recruit Mya Johnson is not expected to join the program next season.
UNT coach Jalie Mitchell confirmed both roster moves late Thursday afternoon.
Jolivette played sparingly last season when she averaged 1.2 points while playing in just 13 games. She joined the Mean Green during the tenure of former coach Mike Petersen.
“Brooke signed with Mike and feels like she could get more of an opportunity somewhere else,” Mitchell said. “We support that.”
UNT has already given Jolivette her release. Her father confirmed...
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