October 15, 1996

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– Five academic departments at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville have received funds from Exxon’s educational grant program.  The $23,000 will support special programs and equipment purchases. Truman Bell, Exxon college relations coordinator, said the gifts are part of $1.6 million the company is providing to 90 colleges and universities.  UT-Knoxville’s College of Engineering received

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee board of trustees will meet here Oct. 24-25, board secretary Beauchamp Brogan announced Tuesday.  Board committees begin meeting at noon Thursday, Oct. 24. The full board convenes at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the board room of Andy Holt Tower.  The agenda includes 1997-98 capital outlay projects