University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism Professor
Joined June 2009
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Known for his commitment to everyday people, Acel Moore dedicated his career to amplifying voices often overlooked by mainstream press. The Acel Moore Scholarship carries this legacy forward by awarding $3,000 each to two recipients.
Apply Here: bit.ly/AcelMooreScholar27
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This week, JOUR 5750: Advanced Multimedia Storytelling, taught by Adjunct Professor Matt Farmer, welcomed Dallas-based photographer and multimedia journalist Shelby Tauber as a guest speaker.
#UNT #MaybornUNT #yourstorystartshere
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This week, JOUR 4440 and JOUR 5100, taught by Professor Rebecca Poynter, welcomed Dr. Meredith D. Clark as a guest speaker.
Thank you, Dr. Clark, for joining our students and sharing your knowledge with the Mayborn community!
#UNT #MaybornUNT #yourstorystartshere
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In this episode of #HFNT, we sit down with UNT VP of @UNTResearch and Innovation Pamela Padilla about what to expect at the 2026 #UNT University Research Day, coming up Thursday, Oct. 1.
Listen now: unt.edu/podcast.html
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Join Fernanda Santos, Eric Deggans, Aisha Sultan and me at @Poynter's Power of Diverse Voices, a writing workshop for journalists of color. We're celebrating our 10th year, and, yes, it's as fun as it looks! Apply by Sept. 18: bit.ly/diverse-voices-2026 @byfernandas @deggans
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We were excited to host @LinkedIn's "Open to Work" Lab on @universityofnorthtexas's campus this week. This was a great opportunity for our students to gain insights about how to navigate the current job market. Give this recap video a quick watch:
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Don’t forget! If you’re planning on crossing the stage at commencement, RSVP by April 8.
RSVP here: northtex.as/4slMeI1
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✨ Registration is now open for ISOJ 2026! ✨
Join journalists, editors, innovators and media leaders from around the world at the 2026 International Symposium on Journalism (ISOJ).
🎟️ Register now and save with early-bird pricing!
Learn more 👉: isoj.org/register-isoj-2026-…
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Meet the artists and musicians keeping a Mardi Gras tradition alive for over a century. It's one that most tourists will never see. 60 Minutes, Sunday. 60Minutes.com
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From Denton to London ✈️
@UNT_Honors College student Diyah Muhammad has been awarded a $45K Rotary Global Grant to pursue her master’s degree abroad.
More: tinyurl.com/wv8ru6en
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My father did not just give speeches. He offered a framework for how to live, how to lead, and how to confront injustice without losing our humanity.
“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” was not simply a moment of reflection. It was a call to remain steadfast in the work, to organize, to build, and to act with courage and discipline.
If we are serious about honoring his legacy, we cannot stop at quoting him. We must study him.
I encourage you to spend time with his writings, his speeches, and his teachings, and to apply them in your daily life.
Explore books by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: thekingcenter.pulse.ly/5e89n…
#MLK #BelovedCommunity #Nonviolence365
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5 years ago, UNT established a dedicated space to support First-Gen students
We sat down with Director of the First Gen Success Center to reflect on the center’s impact and the future of first‑generation success at UNT. Check out the conversation here: bit.ly/4m97rnf
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✨ Registration is now open for ISOJ 2026! ✨
Join journalists, editors, innovators and media leaders from around the world at the 2026 International Symposium on Journalism (ISOJ).
🎟️ Register now and save with early-bird pricing!
Learn more 👉: isoj.org/register-isoj-2026-…
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In this episode of #HFNT, hear from #UNT Distinguished Alumnus Sam Golden who returned to campus last week for a book signing of his new memoir, “A Golden Legacy: Faith, Family and a Life of Purpose.”
Listen now: unt.edu/podcast.html
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I'm proud to announce @UNTsocial's Tuition Benefit Concierge Service to support employers in tailoring educational opportunities and applying tuition benefits so employees can upskill or reskill to advance in their careers. bit.ly/4maJPie
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The finish line is in sight, #MeanGreenFamily! Stay focused with these helpful tips and resources.
Succeed at UNT: unt.edu/success/stay-focused…
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Congratulations to the Mean Green Women’s basketball team today! What a game!
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It's Staff Appreciation Month and today, we celebrate our outstanding UNT employees at the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Congratulations to all our staff award winners — well-deserved! My deepest gratitude to every staff member on campus for your hard work and dedication, as we come together to navigate challenges, support our students' long-term success, and move UNT forward.
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Commencement is just around the corner! Check out the Mean Green Gowns for Grads program, and if you qualify, apply by March 29.
Learn more and apply: studentaffairs.unt.edu/desre…
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