College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Executive Dean Tamara Brown is a first-generation college student and considers herself a lifelong learner with no plans on stopping, even though she already has a Masters of Divinity and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. “Even in this role as new as I
The average number of at or above 90 degree days in Denton has risen from 90 to 101 since 1999, according to a New York Times interactive that uses studies from the Climate Impact Lab. “The Denton area is likely to feel this extra heat even if countries take action
While students have been away, UNT construction continued throughout the summer. Here are some projects students should look out for upon returning to campus this fall. Central Dining Hall The new two-story dining building is currently being built next to the Business Leadership Building and will be the first stand-alone
The University of North Texas’ use of eminent domain isn’t a current topic of discussion, said a city spokesperson in an interview with the North Texas Daily. “At this time, the University’s use of eminent domain has not been an agenda topic for discussion by the City Council,” said Deputy Director
A coalition of minority-led activist organizations denounced hate crimes in a Wednesday press release and called on law enforcement and locally elected officials to take action in the wake of multiple reports of white supremacist activity in the area involving intimidation and violence at local businesses. Over the weekend, Rubber Gloves
Disability rights advocates reminded Denton residents that the Americans with Disabilties Act was a first, but not a final step toward equality at the Courthouse on the Square July 27. “We’ve got the ADA, that’s awesome, but we still have a long way to go,” said Miss Wheelchair Texas and
At their July 16 meeting, the Denton City Council proclaimed July 27 Disability Rights Day. The proclamation came as the Disability Committee of the Denton County Democratic Party announced at the meeting that they will be hosting a rally on July 27 on the Denton Square from 7:00 to 8:30
If there’s one word that has become synonymous with the phrase “gig economy” over the past decade, it’s growth. A 2018 study found that 56.7 million workers performed nontraditional “gig” work, a 7 percent increase from 2014. And those numbers are expected to continue rising as millennials and Generation Z
Denton’s NAACP President and historians are bringing home a monumental beam that represents two documented lynching’s in the Denton area. The beam is currently displayed in The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, an exhibit within The Legacy Museum, located in Montgomery, Alabama. This memorial brings recognition to victims of
UNT’s Pride Alliance has worked over the years for fair accommodations and helpful resources for LGBTQ students. They work with on-campus student housing, university records and other UNT programs to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for every individual. “In our office specifically, we do a lot of programs and
