Four generations of bright and talented Harvill men have attended UNT.

Running through the genes of the Smith family is a love for science and math — and for UNT. Steven Smith ('07), his parents and grandparents all pursued professional careers that began with a solid math and science foundation at the university.

In 1912, Elmer Williamson began studying education at North Texas State Normal College. One hundred years later, Elmer’s great-grandson Sam Williamson (’12 M.A.) graduated from UNT on May 11, 2012, with a master’s degree in innovation design. Sam’s graduation marks a full century of his family attending the university.

Robert “Harry” Bishop (’53) came to North Texas, knowing the value of hard work.