Article describes how symmetry breaking charge transfer is one of the important photo-events occurring in photosynthetic reaction centers that is responsible for initiating electron transfer leading to a long-lived charge-separated state and has been successfully employed in light-to-electricity converting optoelectronic devices. In this study, the authors report a newly synthesized, far-red absorbing and emitting BODIPY-dimer to undergo symmetry-breaking charge transfer leading to charge-separated states of appreciable lifetimes in polar solvents.

Video of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business Fall 2023 commencement ceremony. The video starts with a promotional feature showing a student's journey from acceptance to the University of North Texas, various experiences at the University, and finally arriving at a workplace, followed by a video of graduates discussing their UNT experience. Student Rachel Mugnolo sung the national anthem as the students and faculty processed into the auditorium. A video tribute to the graduating seniors was shown. The ceremony opens with congratulation of the graduates by Marilyn Wiley, dean of the College of Business. Provost Michael McPherson gave a speech urging the students to make the most of their degrees and explained the significance of their ceremonial robes. Dean Wiley then presented the candidates for graduation. Ernest Martinez, vice chair of UNT Alumni Association Board, also spoke briefly before closing remarks were given by Dean Wiley. The faculty and students joined in singing the alma mater. The ceremony ended with the recession of graduates.