First African American Member of the UT Knoxville Central Administration

Mr. Hardy Liston Jr. was appointed assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs in 1970 and promoted to associate vice chancellor. He retired as associate vice chancellor in 1990. He came to UT from North Carolina A&T State University, where he was chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

  • Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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  • Title First African American Member of the UT Knoxville Central Administration
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  • Access Date January 9, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018