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.
For more information about recognition societies, please contact Donor Relations.
A perk for our recognition society members: a complimentary UNT parking pass.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
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.