University of North Texas: Quick Facts

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UNT calls off afternoon classes on Thursday for FAU football game • Oct. 27, 2026, 12:04 AM ET (Denton Record-Chronicle)

Getting to UNT this fall? Roads, parking and transit options • Oct. 19, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Dallas Morning News)

Also Known As	Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institution • North Texas Normal College
Date	1890 - present
Areas Of Involvement	public education
Notable Alumni	Larry McMurtry • Rick Riordan • Phil McGraw • Patricia Racette

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