University of North Texas

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Group.png University of North Texas  
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Formation1890
HeadquartersTexas, USA
Type• Flagship state university
• Land-grant university
Other nameMean Green
Texas university

The University of North Texas is a public research university in Denton, Texas. Until 1988, it was known as North Texas State University. It consists of 14 colleges and schools,[1] an early admissions math and science academy, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science,[2] for exceptional high-school-age students from across the state, and a library system that comprises the university core. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, UNT spent $78.4 million on research and development in 2019.[3]

UNT was founded as a nonsectarian, coeducational, private teachers college in 1890 and was formally adopted by the state 11 years later.[4] UNT is the flagship institution of the University of North Texas System, which includes additional universities in Dallas and Fort Worth. UNT also has a location in Frisco.

 

Alumni on Wikispooks

PersonBornNationality
Phil McGraw1 September 1950US
Adel al-Jubeir1 February 1962
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