April 2002

The National Transportation Research Center will hold an open house and transportation manufacturers showcase May 6-7.

University of Tennessee officials are preparing for about 3,400 graduates to attend UT’s 2002 spring commencement.

The fond memories of freshman year at the University of Tennessee for a West Tennessee farmer, banker and attorney have yielded $7 million for academic scholarships at his alma mater.

Two leading candidates for Tennessee governor have said they would work to repeal any state tax increase if they get elected. A University of Tennessee political science professor says that pledge might make it difficult for the eventual winner.

Alan Rabinowitz, director of the Science and Exploration Program at the Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo, N.Y., and author of several books on exploring isolated regions and wildlife, will give a seminar titled “Undiscovered Worlds in Asia’s Last Frontier,” at 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 26, in 307 UT Science and Engineering Building.

Public tours of the University of Tennessee’s three historic homes will be offered May 11.

University of Tennessee Acting President Emerson H. Fly has been named Executive of the Year by the Volunteer Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

An exercise scientist and a math educator at the University of Tennessee both have been recognized for lifetime achievements in their fields.

Officials with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture confirm that the cloned Jersey cow Emma was euthanized on Monday, April 15, 2002.

The University of Tennessee has received a $300,000 gift for scholarships to students preparing to teach handicapped children in Tennessee.

A University of Tennessee water resources expert recently testified before Congress, which is considering new regulations on water resource development.

Neyland Scholars were recognized recently at the University of Tennessee during the East Tennessee Hall of Fame luncheon and the Orange and White football game.