The tracker (mechanical) organ in the James R. Cox Auditorium was made possible by the bequest of James R. Cox, whose estate contributed $750,000 to the more than $1.5 million instrument (the remainder was allocated by UT). The organ honors Cox’s nephew, James Musgraves. Richards, Fowkes & Company of Ooltewah, Tennessee, built the instrument. Bruce … Continued

In 1942 a tablet for Alumni Memorial honoring UT men who died in the service of their country in the Spanish-American War and World War I was presented to the university by Scabbard and Blade. Also in 1942 three plaques honoring UT alumni who died during two wars were placed in the east stairwell of … Continued

Instituted in 2011, this award, given by the Knoxville Alumni Association, recognizes alumni who have achieved a high level of professional success, acknowledging that their success brings honor and credit to UT. Recipients have records of notable career accomplishments and a history of outstanding contributions to their professions.

Initiated in 2009, this award by the Knoxville Alumni Association recognizes alumni (40 years old or younger) who have demonstrated distinctive achievement in their careers or civic involvement or both and who show great promise for the future. Four individuals were recognized in the initial year of the program: Brannon Costello (PhD, 2004), assistant professor … Continued

Initiated in 2009, the Alumni Service Award, given by the Knoxville campus, recognizes exceptional service, long-term continuing service, or leadership to UT. It is designed to publicly acknowledge those individuals or organizations that have given significant amounts of time, talent, or resources over an extended time. Up to four Alumni Service Awards may be given … Continued

In 1982 the UT Alumni Affairs Office welcomed alumni back to the campus to enjoy UT and the 1982 World’s Fair, beginning the longest-running lifelong learning program of the association. Fall 2008 began an expansion of the lifelong learning opportunities to shorter seminars and lectures.

In 1926 UT asked Tennessee Attorney General L. D. Smith for a ruling on who should be considered an alumnus. This was important because in 1909 the legislature had passed an act making the board of trustees more representative, vesting appointment power in the governor, and requiring that at least one-third of the members of … Continued

The Tennessee Alumnus, the magazine of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association, began publication in 1917, (as the News-Letter) under the direction of L. R. Neel, the first general secretary of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association. At that time the Alumni Association had a membership fee of $2 per year, which included a subscription … Continued

The UT Amateur Radio Club is a ham radio organization that operates station W4EAL. UT has had a student radio club since 1928. UTARC was initiated in 1947 by a group of students and faculty. The station operated in Estabrook Hall and then was moved to Neyland Stadium. From 1977 to 1999, the club maintained … Continued

The VolCorps, a group of student leaders, was founded through the Student Government Association in 1964 to serve as guides for visitors on campus and strengthen relations with the general public. Two juniors initially led the VolCorps: David V. White (who, after graduation, would join with Chris Whittle to found the business which became Whittle … Continued