UNT + Thailand = Academic Excellence

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University of North Texas and NIDA MOU signing. Photo taken at Monday, April 2013 in Denton. (UNT Photo/Gary Payne)

In 1967, the University of North Texas’s One O’Clock Lab Band, was invited to the White House to play for Bhumibol Adulyadej. Adulyadej is also known as King Rama IX, the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He is the longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thailand’s history, having served since 1946…. Read more »

Third Time’s the Charm: Becoming the University of North Texas

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UNTA_U0458-159-7111-02 University officials read a proclamation declaring the institution the University of North Texas.

On May 15, 1988, the University of North Texas celebrated its transition from North Texas State University to its current name.  This would mark the seventh title for the institution since it began 125 years ago as the Texas Normal College and Teacher’s Training Institute. The event was celebrated with a small parade, releasing green… Read more »