50 years of african-american achievement

As UT Knoxville celebrates Black History Month and 50 years of African American achievement on campus, we look at how the Minority Achievement Program and other initiatives are helping build and engage a more diverse—and successful—student body, and where we need to go from here.

This year, UT Knoxville celebrates the 50th anniversary of the admission of its first African American undergraduate students, beginning with a kickoff celebration February 1.