Dr. Peter J. Alfonso, associate provost for research at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro since 1999, was named UT’s associate vice president for research, the chief research officer for UT Knoxville in spring 2001. On January 18, 2002, Alfonso was placed on administrative leave because of an internal investigation for misuse of university … Continued

A daylong Women’s Festival marked the institution’s participation in the national Alice Doesn’t Day strike organized by the National Organization for Women on October 29, 1975. In addition, about 50 persons held a protest march to demonstrate against the lack of equality for women at the university. The title “Alice Doesn’t Day” was related to … Continued

In October 2007 the All American Football League announced that one of its six teams would play home games in Neyland Stadium beginning April 13. The proposed league was to combine a professional pay structure with the requirement that all players be college graduates. It postponed its launch to the spring of 2008 but cancelled … Continued

All Campus Theatre is a campus-wide, student-based organization that produces between three and four student productions each year around the campus. It is supported by the Theatre Department and provides opportunities for students to be involved with all aspects of theatrical productions. Membership is open to students with at least a 2.0 GPA who work … Continued

In January 1932 Bob Horton, a member of PiKA, a tenor in the UT Glee Club, and a college representative on the All Students’ Council, suggested a songfest, either on a fraternity and sorority level or a university level, to acquaint students with university songs. The All Students’ Council went on record in support of … Continued

UT announced a campaign to become an All Steinway School in June 2011, with a goal of having the designation in place for the opening of the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center. Jim and Sandra Powell made the lead gift and led the $3.5 million campaign, in which 58 donors participated. The All Steinway School … Continued

The first student association was formed in 1901, and various attempts to represent student interests were made at organizations prior to the founding of the All Students’ Club on March 11, 1920. D. G. Stout was elected temporary chairman, and at the organizational meeting on March 16, William Lowe was elected the first president. Every … Continued

A 2002 challenge gift of $4 million from Cleveland, Tennessee, businessman Allan Jones and his wife, Janie, ensured that the $24.3 million new intercollegiate aquatic center would be built. More than 50 former swimmers, divers, and their families made significant contributions in excess of $450,000, and more than eight hundred additional donors contributed to the … Continued

Conice D. Rosenbalm, an Anderson County carpenter employed by building contractor Blaine Construction, died in a fall from the structure on February 12, 2007.

In April 2011 the office in the Jones Aquatic Center was named for Joe Hendee, longtime men’s assistant swimming coach. Hendee began his career at UT as a student assistant coach in 1978 and was UT’s first full-time paid assistant swimming coach. Under Hendee’s careful eye, the men’s team earned a 177-32 dual-meet record, three … Continued