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2024: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPresident Harrison Keller takes office
Dr. Keller, former commissioner and chief executive officer of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, becomes the seventeenth president of UNT. He succeeds Dr. Neal Smatresk.
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2023: Texas Voters Approve Proposition 5 to create 'Transformational' new funding for UNT
Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a proposition on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 that will provide transformational research funding for the University of North Texas, Texas State University, the University of Houston and Texas Tech University.
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2023: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas STEM groundbreaking
University leaders, healthcare professionals, elected officials, and community partners broke ground on an innovative, state-of-the-art $100 million STEM complex at the University of North Texas at Dallas. The facility will pave the way for a new level of instruction, research, and collaboration.
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2023: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHealth Science Center selects a dean for College of Nursing
Dr. Cindy Weston will lead the strategic planning, recruitment of personnel, and development of partnerships for the college, which is set to launch in the fall of 2024.
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2023: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHealth Science Center to launch College of Nursing
In February, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem Board of Regents voted to approve the College of Nursing at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
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2023: The first building at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøat Frisco opens
A ribbon cutting ceremony at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøat Frisco branch campus with 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPresident Neal Smatresk opens the new state-of-the-art 135,000-square-foot Frisco Landing building before the start of the Spring semester on January 17.
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2022: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHealth Science Center president Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams takes office
Dr. Trent-Adams became the seventh president of HSC, succeeding Dr. Williams. She served as HSC’s executive vice president and chief strategy officer prior to being elevated to president. Dr. Trent-Adams also served from 2015 to 2018 as the Deputy Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
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2022: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøat Frisco construction continues to make progress
Building of the Frisco Landing structure began in fall 2020, and classes are expected to begin at the campus in Spring 2023. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøat Frisco master plan will guide the growth and development for decades.
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2022: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law receives full accreditation
Full approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) provides even more opportunities for 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law students and prospective students.
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2022: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem Chancellor Michael Williams takes office
Michael Williams, former president of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHealth Science Center, takes office as the fourth Chancellor of the University of North 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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2020: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøjoins 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas as Hispanic Serving/Minority Serving Institution
51³Ô¹ÏÍøis designated a Hispanic Serving/Minority Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education, joining 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas.
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2019: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem Opens Four Buildings
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem and its member institutions completed and opened four new, or renovated, facilities totaling more than $300 million, including UNT's College of Visual Arts & Design, HSC's Interdisciplinary Research Building, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas' Student Center and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas Law Center.
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2020: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas Launches Intercollegiate Athletics Program
51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas launched its NAIA intercollegiate athletics program in September 2021 with its first-ever cross county meet. The Trailblazers began intercollegiate competition in three sports for both men and women -- cross country, basketball and track & field.
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2017: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem Chancellor Lesa Roe takes office
Lesa Roe, former Deputy Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), takes office as the third Chancellor, and first-ever woman, of the University of North 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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2017: UNTD College of Law granted provision accreditation
51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law is granted provision accreditation by the American Bar Association in the same year its first class graduates.
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2017: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires the Old Municipal Building
51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires the City of Dallas Municipal Building (106 S. Harwood) to become the permanent home of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law.
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2016: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas breaks ground on first residence hall
51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas breaks ground on its first campus residence hall, a milestone signifying the university’s continued growth.
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2016: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøranked as top-tier research university
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Educationâ„¢ ranks 51³Ô¹ÏÍøamong the nation's 115 top-tier research universities.
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2015: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law files for provisional accreditation
51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law files application for provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association for 2016
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2015: Bob Mong named 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas President
51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas names former Editor-in-Chief of the Dallas Morning News, Bob Mong, as President.
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2014: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law admits first class
51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law admits its first class consisting of 150 students.
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2014: College of Pharmacy program awarded Candidate Status
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program is awarded Candidate Status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
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2013: 51³Ô¹ÏÍønames Dr. Smatresk as President
University of North Texas names Dr. Neal Smatresk as President.
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2013: College of Pharmacy admits first class
51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem College of Pharmacy admits first class
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2013: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas awarded accreditation
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) grants accreditation to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
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2011 Texas Gov. Perry helps establish College of Pharmacy
Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs HB 4 establishing the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem College of Pharmacy.
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2010: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas opens
The University of North Texas at Dallas officially opens as the third independent institution of higher education in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem.
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2009: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem headquarters moves to Dallas
51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem headquarters moves to 1901 Main Street in downtown Dallas.
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2009: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law approved
The State of Texas approves 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas College of Law and earmarks $5 million of the State’s 2011-2012 budget for the law school.
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2009: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas becomes stand-alone institution
Gov. Rick Perry signs Senate Bill 629, allowing 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas to become a stand-alone institution.
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2008: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires 1901 Main St.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires 1901 Main Street in downtown Dallas as an eight-story classroom and office facility.
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2006: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires Majestic Lofts
51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires Majestic Lofts, located at 1900 Elm Street in downtown Dallas, next to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem Headquarters building.
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2002: Judge Lee F. Jackson named Chancellor
Dr. Al Hurley retires as 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem Chancellor and the Board of Regents appoints Dallas County Judge Lee F. Jackson as Chancellor.
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2001: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires land for 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas campus
51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem acquires 202 acres of attractive, undeveloped land between Camp Wisdom Road and I-20 to be the permanent campus of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas.
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2001: SB 576 approves creation of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDallas
Gov. Rick Perry signs Senate Bill 576, formally approving the creation of an independent University of North Texas at Dallas.
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2001: Formal 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem status takes effect
Formal 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem status takes effect on January 1 with System offices headquartered on 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcampus in Denton.
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2000: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøannounces Norval Pohl as President
Board of Regents appoint Dr. Norval Pohl as President of UNT, while Dr. Hurley becomes the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem's first full-time Chancellor.
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2000: Chancellor and 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPresident positions separated
Board of Regents separate Chancellor and 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPresident positions.
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1999: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem created
Senate Bill 751 passes to formally create the University of North 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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1993: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHealth Science Center is formed
TCOM is renamed the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
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1988: North Texas State renamed
North Texas State University is renamed the University of North Texas.
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1982: Dr. Hurley named Chancellor and President
Board of Regents appoints Dr. Al Hurley as Chancellor and President of North Texas State University System and Chancellor of TCOM.
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1975: TCOM under North Texas State
Senate Bill 216 placed the then-private TCOM under the oversight of the North Texas State University Board of Regents, making it a state-supported medical school and the second public institution in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSystem.
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1970: TCOM founded
Private Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) is founded by doctors in Fort Worth, laying the foundation for what will later become the University of North Texas Health & Science Center.
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1961: North Texas State College renamed
North Texas State College is renamed North Texas State University.
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1963: First doctoral degrees awarded
North Texas State College awards first doctoral degrees
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1949: North Texas State Teachers College renamed
North Texas State Teachers College is renamed to North Texas State College.
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1946: First "Jazz Studies" degree established
North Texas State Teachers College establishes first "Jazz Studies" degree in the nation.
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1923: North Texas State Normal College renamed
North Texas State Normal College is renamed North Texas State Teachers College.
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1913: Intercollegiate football begins
Intercollegiate football begins at North Texas State Normal College.
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1913: Enrollment surpasses 1,000
Enrollment at North Texas State Normal College surpasses 1,000.
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1901-1906: Joel Sutton Kendall, first President of North Texas Normal College
J.S. Kendall (1849-1906) became the first principal (the title "president" was not extended to the heads of Texas teachers' colleges until about 1910) of North Texas Normal College. He pressed for increased state funding for the construction of new facilities and the repair of existing facilities on the 10-acre campus.
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1901: North Texas Normal College renamed
North Texas Normal College is renamed North Texas State Normal College.
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1899: Legislation for state college status
Legislation is signed to make North Texas Normal College a state college.
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1894: Teachers' Training Institute renamed
Texas Normal College and Teachers' Training Institute is renamed North Texas Normal College.
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1890: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøfounded
51³Ô¹ÏÍøis founded as Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute by President Joshua C. Chilton.