December 07, 2016
What can a Tiny Island Show Texas about Finding Great Teachers? A lot, Actually. (DallasNews)
SINGAPORE — This Asian island roughly the size of Austin has dominated international rankings in education, with students regularly outperforming their peers in math, science and literacy. Singapore officials say the key to that success was...
November 21, 2016
Community Leaders Collaborate at 6th Annual Community Engagement Day
Nearly 100 community leaders representing non-profit, for-profit and state agencies came together for the 6th annual Community Engagement Day November 11-12, 2016 at UNT Dallas. Michael Soto, CEO and founder of Spark Collaboration, was the keynote...
November 16, 2016
UNT Dallas Named Purple Heart University at Veterans Gala
The Military Order of the Purple Heart designated the University of North Texas at Dallas as a Purple Heart University November 11, 2016, as a part of the Veterans Day Gala at UNT Dallas. Dr. Dan Edelman, UNT Dallas executive vice president for...
November 11, 2016
UNT Dallas Students Partner with Children’s Health to Improve Child Safety in Dallas
UNT Dallas' Public Health Student Association partnered with Children’s Health Saturday, November 5, 2016 to provide car seats and injury prevention tips to families in the Southern Dallas community. The event served 90 children and...
November 10, 2016
Mark Hurley to Speak at Veterans Day Gala
University of North Texas at Dallas, in partnership with Dallas County Community College District, is proud to host the inaugural Veterans Day Gala on campus from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday November 11, 2016. Mark Hurley, president and CEO of Fiduciary...
November 10, 2016
Suds of Hope
Dr. Larrry Terry, director of the Urban SERCH Institute at UNT Dallas, and his team are working closely with Dallas Independent School District and OM Roberts Elementary on a program to provide students with clean uniforms each week. The Hope and...
November 10, 2016
Public Health Students Partner with Health Department on Zika Panel
UNT Dallas public health students partnered with the Dallas County Health Department for a forum on Zika. Dallas County Health Director Zach Thompson and medical director Dr. Christopher Perkins were they were impressed by the turnout and the...
November 10, 2016
UNT Dallas Continues Partnerships with Area Churches
UNT Dallas continues to seek and explore partnerships with area churches in an effort to better serve the community’s needs. Bishop T.D. Jakes recently expressed interest in partnering on a speakers series as well as internships. Pastor Tony...
November 10, 2016
High School Students Explore Career Options at Criminal Justice Day
More than 900 high school students and 65 vendors from the criminal justice field participated in UNT Dallas’ Criminal Justice Day October 28, 2016. The students had opportunities to explore a variety of career paths from law enforcement at...
November 10, 2016
Educate Texas Delegation Calls Learning Tour to Study Singapore’s World-Class Education System “a Major Success”
Delegation of 37 education, business and philanthropic leaders bring back ideas to Texas after firsthand look at the policies, best practices that have made Singapore an “educational powerhouse” DALLAS (Oct. 28, 2016) –...
November 10, 2016
Dr. Babcock Publishes Book on Apaches
Dr. Matthew Babcock, assistant professor of history at UNT Dallas, recently wrote a book, Apache Adaptation to Hispanic Rule, which was published by Cambridge University Press in September. The book is part of the Studies in North American Indian...
November 10, 2016
Professor Amin Receives AARP Grant
Dr. Iftekhar Amin, assistant professor of Counseling and Human Services and Coordinator of Gerontology Certificate program, recently received an American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) grant award totaling $5,000. The grant will fund research...
October 26, 2016
Federal Internship Program Information Session
Federal Internship Program Information Session Thursday, October 27th 10am - 11am FH 336
October 20, 2016
University of North Texas at Dallas to offer new program in Dealership Management
The University of North Texas at Dallas will add an online certificate program in dealership management to its course offerings this spring, beginning March 20, 2017. “Franchised and independent dealerships employ over one million Americans,...
October 20, 2016
UNT Dallas Hosts AmeriCorps VISTAs on Campus
UNT Dallas is proud to host the AmeriCorps VISTA team on campus for the 2016-2017 academic year. An official welcome reception was held on campus in their honor September 20, 2016. Dallas Mayor and other city officials were in attendance. The 10-...
October 20, 2016
UNT Dallas, DCCCD Partner for Veterans Day Gala Nov. 11
University of North Texas at Dallas, in partnership with Dallas County Community College District, is proud to host the inaugural Veterans Day Gala on campus from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday November 11, 2016. More than 300 veterans and student veterans...
October 20, 2016
VA to Host UNT Dallas Courses on its Campus
UNT Dallas is working with the VA to offer graduate courses in public leadership on site to a potential cohort of 30 physicians. The courses would be a part of the VA’s “school at work” program. Details being worked out that would...
October 20, 2016
Caruth Police Institute Continues to Influence Policing through Education
The Caruth Police Institute (CPI) is making great strides as it seeks to partner with area law enforcement to provide education and leadership training. Upcoming programs (both independent and in partnership) include: Suicide Prevention, November 4...
October 20, 2016
SGA hosts the 2nd Annual Leadership Retreat at Mt. Lebanon
Student Government Association hosted its 2nd Annual Leadership Retreat at Mt. Lebanon Retreat Center in Cedar Hill, Texas September 9-11, 2016. More than 30 students including Presidential Jaguar Scholars and other campus leaders attended the...
October 14, 2016
Congressional Internship
The 30th Congressional District of Texas is recruiting two Fall Interns. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE Monday, October 31st , 2016 by 12 noon CST Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is now accepting applications from highly motivated students and recent...
September 15, 2016
UNT Dallas Launches Emerging Teacher Institute
The University of North Texas at Dallas is pleased to announce the creation of the Emerging Teacher Institute (ETI). Under the direction of Dr. John Gasko, dean of the School of Education, ETI will seek to train and prepare teachers and school...
September 12, 2016
Shumway, Lacy, and Coakley Attend AASCU Leadership Training
This summer, three faculty and staff members from UNT Dallas were chosen to attend leadership development programs hosted by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Dr. Karen Shumway, dean of the school of business,...
September 12, 2016
UNT Dallas Explores NCAA, NAIA Possibilities
UNT Dallas is exploring its options for intercollegiate athletics. President Bob Mong recently visited with representatives from both the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (...
September 12, 2016
U.S. Prep/ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
In June, President Mong went to Memphis, Tennessee as part of the U.S. Prep Presidents and Provosts. His involvement was tied to a $500,000 U.S. Prep grant awarded to the UNT Dallas’ School of Education. “We hope to use the grant to...
August 12, 2016
Michael L. Williams Named UNT Dallas’ First Distinguished Leader-In-Residence
The University of North Texas at Dallas has named former State of Texas education commissioner, Michael L. Williams, its first Distinguished Leader-In-Residence. Williams will begin his new role effective August 17, 2016. Most recently,...
