Certificates of Distinction

In 1878 the university began the practice of awarding at commencement Certificates of Distinction to students whose average grade was sufficiently high for any one-year’s work. The practice lasted only a few years.

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  • Title Certificates of Distinction
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  • Keywords Certificates of Distinction
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date May 23, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 4, 2018