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One really good thing that has been skipped in all the donations talk and State of the University talk is the increasing numbers of National Merit Scholars enrolled at UNT. Last year UNT had 5.... This year 15! That is a big jump, and a result of a concerted effort to attract these top scholars to UNT. Obviously, to attract such students, a university must not only have the quality academic programs and research facilities these students seek, but the scholarship funds to make it easier for them to attend. in the recent announcement by President Smatresk of the McNatt donation, it should also be noted that several others stepped up to add $500,000 to the scholarship pool used to attract National Merit Scholars. Those generous donors are: Jim McNatt - $160,000 Ernie Kuehne - $160,000 Kristin Farmer -$120,000 C. Dan Smith - $80,000 Don Lovelace - $80,000 What is also interesting to note is that at least four of those five donors are rather substantial donors to the UNT Athletics program as well. Jim McNatt was quoted as saying "I'm proud of the current administration and athletic leadership. They are dedicated to ensuring the university remains a quality institution, expands its outreach and grows its nationally ranked educational programs." Thanks to all these individuals who see the greatness that is UNT and who share the vision of an even great UNT going forward.
