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Academy faces battle for 1989-90 funding

Description: Newspaper article discussing the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science's struggle to gain funding for the 1989-90 school year from the Texas Legislature.
Date: January 20, 1989
Creator: Lusk, Melinda
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Academy prepares for second class

Description: Article discussing the requirements for admission to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, and the geographic distribution of academy students.
Date: Summer 1989
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Academy sharpens teens' math, science skills

Description: Article discussing the students of the first class of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.
Date: May 9, 1989
Creator: Pryzant, Connie
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Addition displaces students from halls

Description: Article discussing the beginning of construction on an addition to McConnell Hall, and the students that will be displaced by the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science taking over the dormitory.
Date: March 3, 1989
Creator: Lusk, Melinda
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Biologist isolates receptor responsible for PMS effects

Description: Newspaper article discussing the work of a member of the University of North Texas's biology faculty resulting in the isolating of a serotonin receptor.
Date: January 1989
Creator: Adler, Karen
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Board OKs TAMS expansion

Description: Article discussing the approved expansion of McConnell Hall, and the number of college and academy students who require campus housing.
Date: July 20, 1989
Creator: Hemby, Julie
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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[Clipping: Academy hopefuls tour campus: 500 students learn about UNT program]

Description: Article about prospective students touring Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science and the University of North Texas campus. It discusses the success of the first semester and the funding situation for the Academy. Parts of other articles are on the reverse.
Date: January 15, 1989
Creator: Cobb, Dawn
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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[Clipping: Academy reflects educational leadership]

Description: Guest column discussing the five "chief virtues" of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science program. Portions of other articles are on the back.
Date: 1989~
Creator: Stanely, Julian
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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[Clipping: Academy students find place at college]

Description: Article interviewing students at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science about their first semester living on the University of North Texas campus. Parts of ads are on the reverse of the article.
Date: January 20, 1989
Creator: Cobb, Dawn
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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[Clipping: NT gives special recognition awards]

Description: Article discussing the recipients of the 1989 University of North Texas President's Award (Dr. James Miller) and the President's Special Recognition Award (Dr. Jim Berry Pearson and Rachel Mays). Portions of other articles are on the reverse.
Date: April 28, 1989
Creator: Moore, Kelly
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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[Clipping: TAMS closes first year with success]

Description: Article interviewing students in the first class of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science program at the University of North Texas.
Date: 1989
Creator: Janos, Cathy
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Director to resign from UNT academy

Description: Newspaper article announcing Rogers Redding's decision to resign from the position of director of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science for a one-year term as a visiting faculty member at the U. S. Air Force Academy in Colorado.
Date: January 13, 1989
Creator: Cobb, Dawn
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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[Last Page of Clipping]

Description: Last page of an article discussing the success of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, and suggestions that its model be used for other states.
Date: 1989~
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Math, science group ahead of schedule

Description: Newspaper clipping discussing the success of the current class of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.
Date: April 3, 1989
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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NT students come first

Description: Article expressing the opinion that undergraduate and graduate level students at the University of North Texas should not be shoved aside to make room to house TAMS students on campus, and that a cap should be placed on the number of TAMS students admitted to the university until there is enough room to house all students.
Date: March 8, 1989
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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[Portion of Newspaper Article]

Description: Portion of an article discussing the difficulties students at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science have in leaving their families at such a young age.
Date: April 26, 1989
Creator: Jamos, Cathy
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Students take a stand

Description: Article about Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science students voicing disapproval about an editorial published in the North Texas Daily recently.
Date: March 10, 1989
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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TAMS closes first year with success

Description: Article discussing the successes of the first class of Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science students, and th difficulties they had in adjusting to living away from home.
Date: April 26, 1989
Creator: Jamos, Cathy
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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TAMS director leaves for Colorado academy

Description: Newspaper article announcing that Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science director Rogers Redding is leaving the University of North Texas to take a one-year visiting faculty position at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Date: January 20, 1989
Creator: Hueholt, Leslie
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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TV features TAMS students

Description: Article discussing the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science program being featured in a television show, in hopes of bringing awareness to the Texas population.
Date: November 16, 1989
Creator: Ayers-Dunkin, Debbie
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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U.S. Students Flunk Math, Science

Description: Article discussing the poor ranking of American teenagers in a study of proficiency in math and science, including students from the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, Korea, and four provinces of Canada.
Date: February 10, 1989
Creator: Byrne, Gregory
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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UNT offers program for gifted students

Description: Article giving an overview of the creation of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, its admissions process, and a list of graduating seniors of 1990.
Date: August 13, 1989
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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