Wind might have a big impact on our wallets Jul 20, 2008
For 000001FF every $100 million of investment, wind-power developers have received more than $74 million in federal tax credits and other benefits, according to a recent study by Bernard Weinstein and Terry Clover, professors of applied economics at the University of North Texas. In Texas, we ladle on additional state and local incentives, including corporate income tax breaks and local property tax abatements. (Houston Chronicle)
Who will provide care in the end? Jul 20, 2008
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Reep Joins Cross Country/Track and Field Staff Jul 18, 2008
Following his running career, Reep moved on to the University of North Texas serving as the distance coach from 2004-06. After a two-year stint he joined the University of Louisiana at Monroe track program. (Gotigersgo.com)
Names in the news Jul 18, 2008
She plans to attend University of North Texas and major in biology. Tsvetelina Churalska of Midland was named a winner of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship. (Odessa American, TX)
Evans swings for success with Lady Eagles Jul 14, 2008
Evans, who was born in Baton Rouge and grew up in Carrollton, earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education with a minor in biology from the University of North Texas. She started her coaching/teaching career in Carrollton, along with Garner, before going to McKinney North in 2000, where she started as the head coach on the junior varsity level with a group of nothing but freshmen. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Teachers attend Humanities Texas Institute Jul 13, 2008
Organized by Humanities Texas, the University of North Texas (UNT) and Trinity University, From Disunion to Empire drew 82 teachers to the UNT and Trinity campuses for four days of seminars, lectures, workshops and visits to local cultural institutions. I attended to get a deeper understanding of humanities to use in my classroom to become a better teacher for my students, said Ringman, who teaches humanities, history, and language arts. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Celina choir members to attend camp at UNT Jul 13, 2008
Five Celina voices will chime in as campers sing choral music at the University of North Texas campus next week. Celina seniors Nathan Velders, Katie Herron and Mesa Thomas along with junior Kaela Ganz and sophomore Jacob Velders will lend their voices to a choral group of more than 100 during the four-day UNT All State Choir camp. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Irving center to help local biz boost foreign trade Jul 8, 2008
A target market study for the trade center is under way by Bernard Weinstein, director of the Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of North Texas, Wallace said. "We are trying to determine what businesses here do business in other countries, then we'll figure out how to attract companies that would complement them," Wallace said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Schools in brief Jul 8, 2008
Arjun Mathur, a student at Clements High School, was one of 93 students who completed the Texas Governor s School, or TGS, held June 8-28 at the University of North Texas. Funded by the Texas Legislature and sponsored by the Exxon Mobil Corporation, the all-expenses paid camp encourages Texas students to study math and science. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Texan Helps Document Modern Art Looted From Iraq Jun 29, 2008
"I saw a great need of help," said Shabout, an associate professor of art history at the University of North Texas. "It was natural for me to do this.". (CBS News -- US)
Texas Prof Helps Documents Looted Art For Iraq Jun 29, 2008
Five years later, the University of North Texas associate professor of art history is still working toward that goal. On her fact-finding trip with a group of colleagues, Iraqi gallery owners and artists told Shabout how pieces once displayed in the museum were now selling on the black market or in other galleries. (KWTX.com, TX)
Geneva School of Boerne hires Bill Weehunt as AD Jun 26, 2008
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from the University of North Texas as well as a Masters of Education in Secondary School Administration, also from the U.N.T.. Weehunt will provide a steady hand and a mature perspective to the young, but growing athletic program at Geneva School. (Boerne Star, TX)
Memory expert wows crowd at chamber luncheon Jun 25, 2008
White, who lives in Grapevine, said he began developing his ability to memorize while attending the University of North Texas 17 years ago. He said he stays in practice by memorizing billboards and license plates. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Class of 2008: Getting Smarter About Business Jun 24, 2008
Other higher-education institutions, such as the University of North Texas, have also adopted Baschab s book or others like them that interlink technology with business. What he d like to see more students do, however, is get more diversity under their belts. (eSecurityPlanet)
High time to lower a racist symbol Jun 23, 2008
In 2001, the Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of North Texas waved the Confederate battle flag and shouted racial slurs at incoming black freshmen. Why did they wave that flag in particular. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Tech football team, Tripod receive awards at ASU camp Jun 18, 2008
The week before the ASU camp, Conaway took three quarterbacks Tripod, and sophomores Garrett Johnson and Carson Copeland to the campus of the University of North Texas for a quarterbacks/receivers camp headed up by UNT coach Todd Dodge. Dodge is widely credited as the coach who brought the spread offense to high school football during his years at Southlake Carroll High School. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
New principal brings his inspiration ideas to Marcus Jun 18, 2008
Shafferman received his masters in educational administration and his bachelor s of science at the University of North Texas. Somewhere along the line, he learned that odd antics can inspire students. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Light rail energizes real-estate market Jun 17, 2008
In metro Dallas, median values between 1997 and 2001 increased nearly 25 percent for office buildings and about 32 percent for residential properties near light-rail stations, according to a University of North Texas study. That compares to an 11. (AZCentral -- Business)
Is that energy drink jolt worth the nutritional risks? Jun 17, 2008
Aggressive marketing and urban legends have fueled the popularity of these drinks, said Dr. Damon Schranz, an assistant professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. "Some people may actually believe they are health drinks.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New releases Jun 16, 2008
The daughter of a national accordion champion who has a degree in opera from the University of North Texas, Worden has been active in the New York rock club scene and later toured with the Decemberists and Sufjan Stevens. "A Thousand Shark's Teeth" seems to point in a hundred directions musically. (Boston Globe)
Juneteenth, art walk share weekend Jun 13, 2008
She will be attending the University of North Texas in the fall and is the daughter of Lillian Rector and Kenneth Williams. The Juneteenth celebration will kick off with a street dance which will be held Friday night, June 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight in Veterans Memorial Park on Depot and Main Street. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Honoring a son: Erik White’s memory lives on in sport he loved Jun 13, 2008
From there he spent a semester at the University of North Texas where his grades suffered, but he made good friends in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Moving back home, Erik took a job working at a car rental company in McKinney across the street from where David worked as a car salesman. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
KEOM manager retires Jun 12, 2008
Griffin graduated from the University of North Texas with his master s degree in secondary supervision and his doctoral degree in secondary curriculum and instruction. Through his academic background, he had the foundation he needed for the historic launch of KOEM.. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Football Receives Preseason Accolades Jun 12, 2008
Top Conference Games of the year were listed as follows: Troy University at FAU (October 7); University of North Texas at FAU (November 8); and FAU at Middle Tennessee State University (September 30). FAU's game at the University of Texas at Austin was listed as the No. 3 non-conference game. (Fausports.com)
College Night Owls Have Lower Grades Jun 11, 2008
MONDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- College students who are morning people tend to get better grades than those who are night owls, according to University of North Texas researchers. They had 824 undergraduate students complete a health survey that included questions about sleep habits and daytime functioning, and found that students who are morning people had higher grade point averages (GPAs) than those who are night people. (MEDLINEplus)
Sleepy Driving Prevalent among Collegians Jun 11, 2008
Interviews with 263 students at the University of North Texas found that 17 percent of them fell asleep while driving, and 2. 2 percent of that group reported having accidents because of this drowsiness. (MEDLINEplus)
Morningness Is A Predictor Of Better Grades In College Jun 11, 2008
The study, authored by Kendry Clay, of the University of North Texas, focused on 824 undergraduate students who were enrolled in psychology classes ... "The finding that college students who are evening types have lower GPAs is a very important finding, sure to make its way into undergraduate psychology texts in the near future, along with the research showing that memory is improved by sleep," said Daniel J. Taylor, PhD, of the University of North Texas, Ms. Clay's faculty mentor, a co-author,... (Science Daily)
Early-rising students Jun 11, 2008
University of North Texas scientists compared the sleep habits and grade point averages of more than 800 undergraduates. They used a questionnaire to rank each student on a spectrum from early bird to night owl. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
OM teams excel at World Finals Jun 11, 2008
Craig has a BS in Industrial Technology and Sherri has a BS in Elementary Education with both achieved at the University of North Texas in Denton. The two started coaching OotM three years ago after their daughter, Alyson, competed in the program when they moved to Newport. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Sleepy Driving Highly Prevalent Among College Students Jun 10, 2008
The study, authored by Diana Dolan, of Sleep Medicine Associates of Texas, focused on 263 students at the University of North Texas, who completed a survey that included demographics and sleepiness measures. Students were asked to respond "yes" or "no" to the items: "Have you ever fallen asleep at the wheel?" and "Have you ever gotten into a wreck because you were sleepy?". (Science Daily)
Visit bison at lake learning area Jun 10, 2008
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is 2,000-acres of prairies, forests, and wetlands managed as a wildlife preserve by a group of agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the University of North Texas, the City of Lewisville, Lewisville ISD, and Texas A versity. Its mission is to preserve and restore native ecosystems and to provide and promote environmental education and scientific research. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Coroner Still Seeks Victims Names After 35 Years Jun 9, 2008
Last year, Derrick sent samples from the three boys to the University of North Texas for DNA testing, hopeful that advances in technology could result in a breakthrough. She hit the jackpot. (CBS News -- US)
Junior high teacher to attend summer institute on history Jun 7, 2008
Celina Junior High School teacher Nicholas Taylor will relive the country s late 1800s during a four-day summer institute from Sunday to Wednesday on the University of North Texas campus in Denton. The event is sponsored by Humanities Texas and UNT.. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Woodpeckers facing loss of mesquite trees at LLELA Jun 7, 2008
A group of students at the University of North Texas has agreed to locate and observe nesting pairs of ladder-backed woodpeckers and the habitat they use at LELLA. They hope their research will provide a solution. We hope this information will help us restore the prairies while maintaining the woodpeckers population, said Ken Steigman LLELA director. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
GHS coach leads duo to baseball powerhouse Jun 7, 2008
played at Indian Hills in the early 1980s and parlayed his experience into a scholarship at the University of North Texas. I have been waiting for some guys to really come through and show a love for baseball, Arkfeld said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Griffin students earn medals for test scores Jun 6, 2008
Sara Jendrusch and Savanna Depew, seventh-graders from Griffin Middle School in The Colony, recently received awards for their achievements in the Duke University Talent Identification Program at a ceremony held at the University of North Texas in Denton. They were invited to participate in the program for gifted students after ranking in the top 5 percent of their grade level on their 2006-2007 TAKS tests. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Goss-Michael Foundation Announces Dallas and Statewide Art and Music Scholarship Winners Jun 5, 2008
Deering will further her music studies this fall as a student at the University of North Texas. Lubbock, Texas high school senior Claire Valdez of Frenship High School is the recipient of the 2008 Goss-Michael Foundation Texas Art Scholarship. (PR Newswire)
DNA tests show remains those of missing Belgrade woman Jun 4, 2008
The Wyoming State Crime Lab was unable to identify the remains using dental records, so the skull was sent to the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, park officials said. DNA tests were conducted and the results showed the remains belonged to Kellie. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Taylor grads at the top of their class Jun 4, 2008
Hyzak plans to attend the University of North Texas in Denton next fall to study Radio, Television and Film as a student in the honors college. He hopes to one day become a successful screenwriter. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Victoria College names Butler new president May 30, 2008
Butler earned a bachelor of arts and a master of arts in economics from the University of North Texas and a doctorate in education from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, according to www. victoriacollege. (Conroe Courier, TX)
VOLLEYBALL RELEASES 2008 SCHEDULE May 28, 2008
UTA opens the season Aug. 29 at The University of North Texas Tournament against Jackson State at 4:30 p.m.. On Sept. 3, the Mavericks head to SMU for a 7 p.m. match against SMU. Then, a trip to California for a Sept. 5-6 tournamament at The University off San Francisco. (Utamavs.com)
UPDATED: We have an election! May 26, 2008
Active in youth ministries in the diocese growing up, Doyle said Bishop Maurice Benitez provided opportunities for leadership and after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1990, with a degree in fine arts, he returned to the diocese and worked at St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin before going to Virginia Theological Seminary. Doyle met his wife JoAnne at Camp Allen and the couple was married in 1990. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Sears' General Counsel Joins Andrew Corp. Board May 25, 2008
Other directorships: Mobility Electronics, Inc. and Chairman of the Capital Campaign for the University of North Texas. Charles R. Nicholas: 57. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Less oxygen may help during heart attacks: Study May 25, 2008
But researchers at the University of North Texas, overturning prevailing dogma, have demonstrated that hypoxia can, in many cases, benefit the heart. During a 20-day programme on dogs, the study demonstrated that brief, repetitive, moderate reductions in oxygen in arterial blood helped the heart resist more severe attacks. (Sify.com, India)
Hypoxia training suppresses harmful cardiac nitric oxide production during heart attack May 24, 2008
Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas have demonstrated that, contrary to prevailing dogma, hypoxia can be remarkably beneficial to the heart. These discoveries, to be reported in the June 2008 issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine, may lead to a new paradigm to protect hearts of patients at risk of coronary disease. (EurekAlert!)
Little Elm student accepted to Texas Academy of Math and Science May 23, 2008
TAMS is a two-year residential program at the University of North Texas that allows talented students to complete their freshman and sophomore years of college while earning their high school diplomas. Abreo will enter TAMS this fall, live in a UNT residence hall and attend UNT classes with college students. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Memorial Day Program Remembering Veterans May 22, 2008
Dr. Crager recently completed his dissertation at the University of North Texas where his involvement with the university s oral history program brought him into contact with surviving members of the Lost Battalion. He is head of the oral history program at the Vietnam Center and Archive at Texas Tech University at Lubbock. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Community Notes May 22, 2008
Allen High School graduation ceremonies will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Super Pit on the campus of the University of North Texas in Denton. Planning and Zoning Commission meets. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Collin College professor honored as “Piper Professor” May 14, 2008
D. in Higher Education (Computer Education) from the University of North Texas. Karr currently serves as president of the National Association of Developmental Education. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Hebert looking to finish strong May 11, 2008
Most of his teammates left for the meet at the University of North Texas on Thursday, but Hebert and three teammates left today because of conflicts with final exams the day before. Decathletes and 10,000-meter runners got the meet off today, with Hebert slated to run the 3,000-meter steeplechase Saturday night and the 5K on Sunday. (New Iberia, LA)
STEVE JACOB: Health benefits are a real pill for business May 10, 2008
Steve Jacob is publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Northeast and a master's student in health policy and management at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Readers may e-mail him at. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Celina seniors collect $1.5M in scholarships May 9, 2008
D Anton Lynn was awarded a 125,000 scholarship to Penn State University, and Troy Franklin received a 100,000 scholarship to the University of North Texas. Adam Thomas will be attending Yale University. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Mexico Will Return Man Wanted In Murder Of Texas Coed May 8, 2008
(May 7, 2008)--Mexico has agreed to return a man accused of killing a University of North Texas college student whose body was burned. Dallas County prosecutors say Ernesto Reyes of Denton will not face execution as a condition of his transfer to Texas custody. (KWTX.com, TX)
Names in the news May 8, 2008
Savant graduated in 1999 from Permian High School and graduated in 2004 from the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in music history and literature and attends the University of Texas at Dallas in pursuit of a master of art's degree in interdisciplinary humanities. She is teach piano in Flower Mound and serves as vice president of the Denton Music Teachers Association. (Odessa American, TX)
Track Team Prepares for Sun Belt Outdoors May 8, 2008
The Owls will head to the meet, hosted by the University of North Texas, with the intention of improving last year's eighth place finish. At last year's meet, FAU tallied nine top-10 finishes and had the 4x400 meter relay team register a regional qualifying time. (Fausports.com)
Newman Smith student has passion for piano May 6, 2008
He is making plans to major in music at either Southern Methodist University or the University of North Texas. "I'm planning on performing, but teaching is a possibility," Jeffery said of his career goals. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
After twister, greener Greensburg rises May 3, 2008
LEED Platinum buildings cost about 5 percent more to construct but generally save 30 to 50 percent on energy bills, according to Jack Rozdilsky, a University of North Texas professor who has studied Greensburg's rebuilding effort. A commemoration of the disaster, dubbed "Tragedy to Triumph Greensburg Rising," begins Friday and culminates on Sunday with President Bush delivering the high school commencement address. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Softball Team Continues Conference Play Apr 23, 2008
The Blue Raiders (18-25, 9-8) have won their last three Sun Belt series, taking two of three games from the University of North Texas, Louisiana-Monroe and FIU. MTSU is led by outfielder Corrie Abel. Abel leads the team in batting average, runs, hits, slugging and on base percentage. (Fausports.com)
AFI Dallas wraps with 60% box office hike Apr 19, 2008
Bernard Weinstein, an economist at the University of North Texas, said using a economic multiplier of 10, in which every $1 spent by the festival generates spinoff spending of $10 is "not an unreasonable number." Jones said he thinks there probably was between $5 and $10 in ancillary spending for every dollar put forth by the festival. Pages: 1. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
County foreclosure rate remains high Apr 19, 2008
Bernard Weinstein, director of the Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of North Texas, said the numbers may be large, but are not a big surprise. Number one, we re in a recession, Weinstein said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Aspiring Young Musician Wins $25,000 for College Tuition from Upromise Apr 18, 2008
After high school graduation, Caleb hopes to put the $25,000 from Upromise towards a degree in music at the University of North Texas. Caleb truly embodies the spirit of this contest with his creative song bringing to life his familys need for help paying for college, says David Rochon, president, Upromise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sul Ross names ‘Man, Woman of Year’ Apr 17, 2008
The announcement was made at the annual Honors Convocation held Monday at Sul R. Other Articles in this Category. (Odessa American, TX)
North’s Boyd has big day at 9-4A meet Apr 17, 2008
Boyd collected three gold medals and a silver during the two-day meet and qualified for the 4A Region II April 25-26 at the University of North Texas in Denton meet in all four events that he competed in Monday and Tuesday. I m really tired, Boyd said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Skeletal remains of young male found near Shiro Apr 17, 2008
A preliminary report completed by a forensic anthropologist at the University of North Texas on Monday shows that human remains found south of Shiro last Friday morning belong to a Caucasian male between the ages of 20 and 30 years old. The deceased was possibly 5'9 tall and weighed 140 pounds. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Commissioner’s Court holds off on EEO Plan Apr 16, 2008
Dawnetta Miller, also of Plano, said during the public comment period that some large local companies, including Raytheon, Texas Instruments, Dr Pepper Inc. and several North Texas colleges, including the University of North Texas, Texas Woman s University and Southern Methodist University, have adopted EEO policies that include protecting employees from discrimination based on someone s sexual orientation. She asked the court update its EEO policy. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)