Monthly Archives:: January 2015

Early Social Clubs at UNT

Posted by & filed under 1910's, 1920's, 1930's.

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The University of North Texas has been home to a rich and vibrant Greek community since 1952. Currently, UNT supports over 40 fraternities and sororities under four councils; organization members have made a significant impact in areas such as community service and academic excellence. But even before 1952, UNT students organized and gathered in various… Read more »

A New University in North Texas

Posted by & filed under 1890's.

The 1894 student body seated on the steps of the Normal Building, the first permanent university structure. This building was located at the corner of Hickory and Avenue B.

On September 16, 1890, a man dressed in a frock coat and top hat stood on the steps of the Denton County Courthouse and addressed the citizens of Denton, Texas.  President Joshua Crittenden Chilton’ s speech opened the Texas Normal College and Teachers Training Institute, now known as the University of North Texas.  The new… Read more »