The University of Tennessee at Nashville joined a one-year-old project to gather and edit the papers of President Andrew Jackson. The Ladies Hermitage Association and the National Historical Commission had begun the project on January 1, 1972. UT provided the editorial services of Dr. Sam B. Smith, professor of history at the Knoxville campus since … Continued

Editing the papers of President Andrew Johnson began at UT in 1956, and the project was completed in 2001. Sixteen volumes were produced. The first volume of the papers (1822 to 1851) was accepted by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson on December 14, 1967. Funds from the National Historical Publications Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission, and … Continued

Knoxville’s City Council passed an emergency resolution on September 29, 1970, changing the name of Rose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue. Frank Deller, of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, proposed the resolution. The resolution was adopted as an emergency measure to avoid having to approve it on two readings. Prior to being named Rose Avenue, … Continued

All alumni who had their degrees conferred by Dr. Andrew D. Holt (1959–1970) were required to take a pledge before Dr. Holt conferred their degrees. The pledge stipulated that the new alum must participate in all alumni association activities (not merely class reunions); support academic, as well as athletics programs; “put my money where my … Continued

The UT Alumni Association at all UT campuses awards Andrew D. Holt scholarships annually. Four scholarships are awarded to Knoxville campus-entering freshmen, based on academic merit and leadership. The awards are for four years of study. Recipients are invited to join the Chancellor’s Honors Program. The scholarships are named in honor of UT President Andrew … Continued

The eight-story Andy Holt Tower houses the university’s system administration; the Knoxville campus administration; and WUTK, the student radio station. It is named for Dr. Andrew David Holt, president of the university from 1959 to 1970. Dr. Holt’s warm personality, remarkable speaking ability, and sense of humor, together with his genuine love for and belief … Continued

Angel Flight was founded at the University of Omaha in 1952 and unified its various chapters into a cohesive support organization for the Air Force ROTC in 1957. UT’s Lt. General Frank M. Andrews Chapter was chartered in 1963. It was the equivalent of the Army’s Sponsor Corps group of coeds. In the 1980s local … Continued

The establishment of the Angie Warren Perkins Award was announced at the 1995 Charter Day luncheon. The award serves as an ongoing tribute to extraordinary women. The award was originally presented at Charter Day activities and then   presented annually at the chancellor’s Honors Banquet. In alternating years the award recognizes a faculty member in the … Continued

In 1919 Angie Warren Perkins, who had served as the first dean of women at UT, donated a loving cup. The cup recognized the sorority with the highest academic average in a way similar to the Gordon Fraternity Scholarship Cup, which was begun in 1913.