Norval Pohl

Norval F. Pohl, Fountain Hills, Ariz., UNT president from 2000 to 2006, died May 12. He was a longtime university administrator and was most recently the chief academic officer at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona. At UNT, he was executive vice president and provost for nearly two years before serving as the 13th president. He oversaw the creation of what is now known as Discovery Park, UNT's nearly 290-acre research park, and helped establish the College of Engineering. Among the buildings added to the campus during his tenure were the Chemistry Building, the Athletics Center and the Pohl Recreation Center, named in his honor. Pohl spent most of his career in higher education, as both a business professor and administrator. He held several deanships before moving into administration where he ultimately served in the highest post of chancellor.

Norval F. Pohl, Fountain Hills, Ariz., UNT president from 2000 to 2006, died May 12. He was a longtime university administrator and was most recently the chief academic officer at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona. At UNT, he was executive vice president and provost for nearly two years before serving as the 13th president. He oversaw the creation of what is now known as Discovery Park, UNT's nearly 290-acre research park, and helped establish the College of Engineering. Among the buildings added to the campus during his tenure were the Chemistry Building, the Athletics Center and the Pohl Recreation Center, named in his honor. Pohl spent most of his career in higher education, as both a business professor and administrator. He held several deanships before moving into administration where he ultimately served in the highest post of chancellor.