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University of North Texas president is stepping down

On Thursday, the UNT System announced that Ronald Brown, provost of Wayne State University in Michigan, is the sole finalist for president of UNT at Dallas, the first public university in that city.

UNT Chancellor Jackson's reign has its ups, downs

Many who knew Lee Jackson before he became chancellor of the University of North Texas System describe an effective, if low-key, politician.

Health Science Center: A vital part of Fort Worth

Lobbyist Gib Lewis, a former Texas House speaker who works on behalf of osteopaths, said he has made his opposition to an M.D. program known to lawmakers and UNT System leaders, including Jackson.

Senate panel to discuss higher education funding

The panel will hear testimony Friday in Austin on the needs of the Texas State University System, Texas Tech University System, University of Houston System and the University of North Texas...

Fired Fort Worth medical center head blasts UNT System chancellor

Ransom said Jackson "exploded" when he learned that Ransom had asked his staff to assess the pros and cons of the consolidation and then submitted their findings to UNT system auditors.

Leader of Fort Worth Health Science Center 'surprised' by firing

"I only heard positive comments and accolades across the board," Dr. Scott Ransom told University of North Texas System regents in a closed session Dec. 21, according to the documents.

UNT regents fire president of Health Science Center in Fort Worth

With the merger study currently off the table, the University of North Texas System renewed its focus on obtaining the M.D. program and top research status for the flagship campus in Denton.

UNT regents fire president of Fort Worth center, citing 'disruptive' opposition...

With the merger study off the table, the University of North Texas System renewed its focus on obtaining the M.D. program and top research status for the flagship campus in Denton.

Possible merger of UNT and health science center no longer on the table

UNT System Chancellor Lee F. Jackson said Wednesday that he decided to table "further discussion of the concept of a merger of our two universities indefinitely so it will not be considered in 2013.

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