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The [b]University of North Texas[/b] ([b]UNT[/b]), formerly known as [b]North Texas State University[/b], is an American public institution, established in 1890 and based in Denton. UNT provides professional education and 34 doctorate programs in science, engineering, liberal, fine and performing arts, humanities, and public policy. The University operates ten colleges, two schools, math & science academy for exceptional high-school-age Texan students, and a library system. Founded as a nonsectarian, coeducational private teachers' college, it was passed to the state by the board of trustees in 1899 to meet a growing public demand in education. In 1901, the U.S. Government officially adopted the school. [b]UNT Musical Ensembles[/b] [a=The North Texas State University Lab Band] [a=University Of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band] [a=North Texas State University Three O'Clock Lab Band] [a=North Texas State University Four O'Clock Lab Band] [a=North Texas State University Five O'Clock Lab Band] [a=North Texas State University Six O'Clock Lab Band] [a=North Texas State University Seven O'Clock Lab Band] [a=North Texas State University Concert Band] [a=North Texas State University Eagle Band] [a=University Of North Texas Jazz Singers] [a=University of North Texas Jazz Repertory Ensemble] [a=University Of North Texas Neophonic Orchestra] [a=North Texas Wind Symphony] [b]Former Names[/b] Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute (1890–94) North Texas Normal College (1894–1901) North Texas State Normal College (1901–23) North Texas State Teachers College (1923–49) North Texas State College (1949–61) North Texas State University (1961–88)