Photograph of Ulys G. Knight, North Texas State Teachers College alumnus, class of 1927, seated at his typewriter. Mr. Knight was founder of the Wichita Falls North Texas State University Alumni Association, and national chairman of the NTSU Alumni Association's first national Life Membership Campaign. In his memory, the Ulys Knight Spirit Award was established in 1975 and presented "to any individual or group that has made noteworthy efforts to sustain spirit among the UNT family." In memory of Mr. Knight and his wife, the Ulys & Vera Knight Faculty Mentor Award was established in 2013, which "recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates sustained excellence in mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and/or other faculty."

Photograph of Ulys G. Knight, North Texas State Teachers College alumnus, class of 1927, seated at his typewriter. Mr. Knight was founder of the Wichita Falls North Texas State University Alumni Association, and national chairman of the NTSU Alumni Association's first national Life Membership Campaign. In his memory, the Ulys Knight Spirit Award was established in 1975 and presented "to any individual or group that has made noteworthy efforts to sustain spirit among the UNT family." In memory of Mr. Knight and his wife, the Ulys & Vera Knight Faculty Mentor Award was established in 2013, which "recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates sustained excellence in mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and/or other faculty."