University of North Texas 
Founder's Day
Founder's Day is the celebration of UNT's birthday! On September 16, 1890, President
Joshua C. Chilton founded the Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute,
which we now know as the University of North Texas.
Save the Date
September 18, 2026
11-1:00pm
Library Mall (Union 314 if rain)
11-1:00pm
Library Mall (Union 314 if rain)
About
Join us as we celebrate our University’s 136th birthday! Enjoy music from our live DJ, snap a photo with Scrappy, test your knowledge with UNT trivia, and grab a free cupcake while supplies last. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Mean Green pride with your fellow Eagles!
Discovery Park
Come celebrate Founder's Day at Discovery Park! Free cupcakes with a valid UNT ID!
Date: 9/18/26
Time: 11-1pm
Location: CG130
Frisco
"Happy Birthday, UNT! Stop by the lobby for cookies and lemonade! A birthday raffle for fun UNT prizes will happen at the end of the day!
Date: Sept 16
Time: 12-2pm and 5-7pm
Location: Frisco Landing Lobby
Questions?
Please send all Founder's Day inquiries to Student Activities at student.activities@unt.edu.