An Engineering Society was organized January 30, 1893. In June 1894 the society published the University of Tennessee Scientific Magazine, which had 50 pages. In August 1896 the society published a second edition of the magazine, which was merged into the University Record in 1897.

Elements of the study of English, in the form of composition, rhetoric, and debating, were present from the founding of the institution in 1794. In 1844 the nonclassical course of study at the university was designated as the English Department, a name soon changed to English and Scientific Department. The 1844 catalog indicated that the … Continued

The UT English Language Institute was established in 1978 and is operated through the Division of Outreach and Continuing Education. It provides residential and nonresidential courses for individuals who require English language skills.

In spring 1927 the UT Bookstore purchased an engravograph machine, which allowed putting names on items ranging from fountain pens to sunglasses and which the bookstore would do for a charge of twenty-five cents. Every fountain pen purchased had the name of the purchaser engraved upon it for free.

The university Entertainment Committee was established in 1937 to bring persons of international note to the campus. It was composed of administrators, faculty, and students. In its first year, it brought singer Grace Moore, Dave Rubinoff (violinist), and the novelty piano team of Fray and Braggiotti. The effort was so successful that University Concerts was … Continued

Prior to 1890 the sole requirement for entrance was that male students must be at least 16 years old to enter the Collegiate Department (as opposed to the Preparatory Department) and pass the entrance examination. In 1890 the faculty authorized graduates of accredited high schools to enter the university without examination. When women were officially … Continued

New entrances to the campus at the agricultural campus and at Eleventh Street and Cumberland Avenue were completed in 2004, echoing the previously upgraded entrance to the Hill. The entrances stem from the same design in use at UT Medical Center. The standard entrance design was also employed at entrances on Cumberland Avenue and at … Continued

Following a 1921 meeting of representatives of Episcopal students at southern universities held at the University of the South, Lelia Pease, the UT delegate, organized a unit of the National Students’ Council. The Canterbury Club was later organized as the official organization of the Episcopal students at the university. The Episcopal Church in Tennessee provided … Continued

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The Equestrian Club was formed in spring 1968. The club provided lessons and pleasure riding for its members and participated in a physical education course, which was offered for credit. Founded in 1975 the University of Tennessee Equestrian Team competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (Zone 5, Region 1) in hunt seat equitation and … Continued