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[UNT Dept. of English @UNTEnglish]

Also selected, three finalists for this year's Rilke Prize: Natalie Scenters-Zapico’s 𝘔𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 (@CopperCanyonPrs), Paula Bohince's 𝘈 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 (@PrincetonUPress), and Cynthia Cruz's 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (@UChicagoPress).

[UNT Dept. of English @UNTEnglish]

We're thrilled to announce the winner of UNT's $10,000 2026 Rilke Prize for Poetry: Cecily Parks's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 (from @AliceJamesBooks). See the full judges' citation here: https://t.co/Tmu4ImjvXx

@UNTclass @UNTCreativeWrit @UNTsocial

[UNT Dept. of English @UNTEnglish]

Award-winning journalist (and UNT alum!) Patrick Strickland is returning to campus THIS WEDNESDAY to speak about his newest book, "A History of Heartache." This event is free and open to the public!

[UNT Dept. of English @UNTEnglish]

🚨Attention published poets!🚨
@UNTCreativeWrit is awaiting your submission.

Follow this link for full guidelines and entry form: https://t.co/wwPiGfdKuA ✍️

@UNTsocial #poetrycommunity #poetryaward

[North Texan @NorthTexan]

It’s National Novel Writing Month. These students in the UNT Writing Center are flexing their writing muscles. If you recognize anyone from this 2007 picture, let @untspeccoll know by replying in the comments.

[North Texan @NorthTexan]

Allison Ellsworth brewed a beverage in her home to combat her health problems. After a trip to “Shark Tank,” that drink became @drinkpoppi, one of the fastest growing beverages in history. Learn how the @UNTclass alumna built her business.

https://t.co/cskq5JLqBy

[UNT Press @UNTPress]

New review for Harold Jobes' BARBS, BULLETS, AND BLOOD from Ricochet!

https://t.co/VELFAO0Dlt

[UNT Dept. of English @UNTEnglish]

Sigma Tau Delta's “After Graduation” series resumes with a visit from Mr. Joe Loftin, National Director for Statements and Guidelines at the American Heart Association. @UNTclass @UNTsocial

When: Monday, September 22 @ 5:15PM Where: On Zoom https://t.co/6Ft7fpnaRn

[Mark Archuleta @henrystarrmovie]

Another review from across the pond (Bristol, UK) on #silent #film star and #western #bank #robbery king, Henry Starr. Thanks, James Harrison, @SWSilents I hope to have a book signing in the UK. https://t.co/dB4Anl4Qi5 #SilentFilm #film #western

[UNT Press @UNTPress]

See Miguel Juárez, author of the forthcoming FRONTERA FREEWAYS, discuss his new book on KFOX 14 in El Paso!

El Paso author explores highway building's impact on displacement in new book https://t.co/I0xy7nG064

[University of North Texas @UNTsocial]

Comic art has always been Bryan Kelly’s passion. Now this @UNTclass alum shares his love for comics with Denton through expos, collabs and projects that celebrate community and creativity for all ages. Read more: https://t.co/fIgrW1vMJp

[UNT Press @UNTPress]

The 2026 Vassar Miller Prize in Poetry is open through October 31! Visit https://t.co/epdmISP2nB to view the guidelines and submit your manuscript for consideration.

[UNT Press @UNTPress]

Thanks to Glasstire for featuring THE FIFTY-YEAR TEXAS ROAD TRIP by Randy Mallory and FRAMING OAK CLIFF by Richard Doherty!

https://t.co/JvloGoPpKt

[UNT Dept. of English @UNTEnglish]

We are proud to announce the latest publication from @UNTsocial 's very own Dr. Stephanie Hawkins, available now via @CambridgeUP.

https://t.co/6KoGDceUK8 (use discount code MAD2025 at checkout for 20% off)

[North Texan @NorthTexan]

It’s the first day of the fall semester. What do you remember about your first day of class at #UNT? Let us know in the comments and we may repost it.

[UNT Press @UNTPress]

Congratulations to Linda Quintanilla, author of WARRIORS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, which has been announced the winner of the 2025 Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin's Tejano Book Award!
Visit https://t.co/urlDZUXROP to learn more about the book or to order a copy of your own!

[UNT Dept. of English @UNTEnglish]

🎉 Congrats, @OctQuintanilla! 🦅

[North Texan @NorthTexan]

UNT alums were well-represented on the list of 2025-26 Texas State Artists. Learn more about the work of poet and @UNTEnglish alum @OctQuintanilla, artist Letitia Huckaby and musician @NorahJones.
https://t.co/voQTVLkDw1

[North Texan @NorthTexan]

UNT alums were well-represented on the list of 2025-26 Texas State Artists. Learn more about the work of poet and @UNTEnglish alum @OctQuintanilla, artist Letitia Huckaby and musician @NorahJones.
https://t.co/voQTVLkDw1

[UNT Press @UNTPress]

UNT Press is excited to announce that THE COLFAX COUNTY WAR: VIOLENCE AND CORRUPTION IN TERRITORIAL NEW MEXICO by Corey Recko has been awarded the 2025 Wild West History Association Best Book Award!
Pick up your own copy of this outstanding book at https://t.co/YBnH4Rsn9t!

[North Texan @NorthTexan]

UNT’s print shop used to produce the Campus Chat student newspaper, yearbooks and forms. Now called Printing and Distribution Solutions, it’s celebrating its 100th anniversary.
https://t.co/CrTm0bZbG7