Do you know what year the symbol of the star first became associated with North Texas? In 1890, the star appeared on the cover of the school's first catalog. The words independent, original, progressive and non-sectarian surrounded the star on the catalog. At the time, the university was a private normal college.

Other featured articles in this issue:

• Implementation of Academic Plan begins
• Strategic Plan and Responsibility Center Management
• Work to create a UNT child-care facility is moving forward
• Summer benefits enrollment begins July 25
• Two UNT music students earn Fulbright grants to fund international study
• Sunday Fun Day volunteers needed
• Murphy Enterprise Center awards $30,000 to UNT students with winning business plans
• Nineteen students earn Mayborn scholarships

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