Recognition Societies

Donor support ensures that critical funding is available for scholarships, research, programming and facilities that advance educational excellence and prepare students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens of the world. In acknowledgement of their steadfast generosity, UNT’s most supportive philanthropic leaders are recognized as members of our giving societies.

McConnell Society

The McConnell Society is named in honor of Joseph McConnell (1934-1951), whose work as the university’s seventh president paved the way for graduate studies. This society honors inspirational donors whose cumulative lifetime giving totals $1 million or more.

For more information about the McConnell Society, please contact Donor Relations.

The McConnell Society

Matthews Society

The Matthews Society honors J.C. Matthews (1951-1968), who conferred the university’s first graduate degree while serving as the eighth president. This society recognizes generous donors who have made cumulative lifetime contributions of $500,000 to $999,999.

For more information about the Matthews Society, please contact Donor Relations.

The Matthews Society

Kendall Society

The Kendall Society was established in recognition of the university’s fourth president, J.S. Kendall (1901-1906), who is credited with building the foundation for a thriving university. This society honors loyal donors who have made cumulative lifetime gifts of $250,000 to $499,999.

For more information about the Kendall Society, please contact Donor Relations.

The Kendall Society

Chilton Society

The Chilton Society honors the man whose determination to charter the Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute led to the UNT we know today: the university’s founder and first president, Joshua C. Chilton (1890-1893). This society celebrates donors who have made cumulative lifetime gifts of $100,000 to $249,999.

For more information about the Chilton Society, please contact Donor Relations.

The Chilton Society

The President’s Council

The President’s Council was established in the early 1970s, coinciding with the inauguration of UNT President C.C. Nolen (1971-1979). Society membership includes donors who have made cumulative lifetime gifts of $25,000 to $99,999.

For more information about the President’s Council, please contact Donor Relations.

President's Council

The Loyal Eagles

Loyal Eagles are devoted members of the UNT community who have made a gift of any amount for two or more consecutive years. For more information, please contact Annual Giving.

UNT Loyal Eagles