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Instruction in civil engineering began at The University of Tennessee, then East
Tennessee College, in 1834, after Joseph Estabrook, a man of strong scientific interest
and background, became President. |
| Here are some historical highlights: |
| 1838 |
Surveying was introduced into the curriculum at the University. |
| 1840 |
Name changed to East Tennessee University & first lecture in Civil Engineering |
| 1852 |
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) organized |
| 1860 |
First full time instructor in surveying, leveling, civil engineering and road making (Prof. Strong) |
| 1863-1868 |
University was closed due to the Civil War |
| 1877 |
The University organizes the college of Mechanic Arts in Mining and Engineering. Civil
engineering as such was first recognized as a curriculum or body of courses. |
| 1879 |
Legislature changes name of East Tennessee University to The University of Tennessee;
trustees authorize the granting of advanced degree in civil engineering. |
| 1898 |
Estabrook Hall constructed. |
| 1887 |
School of Mathematics and Engineering created to offer professional degrees in civil,
mechanical, and mining engineering. |
| 1900 |
School of Engineering formed |
| 1907 |
All Engineering moved to Estabrook Hall |
| 1910 |
First Master of Science in Engineering awarded (Civil Engineering) |
| 1912 |
College of Engineering was organized as a separate branch of the University, and
Charles E. Ferris named first dean. |
| 1916 |
N.W. Dougherty appointed as Prof. of Civil Engineering |
| 1920 |
Co-op Education Program begun |
| 1921 |
Engineering Experiment Station organized. |
| 1930 |
Ferris Hall completed |
| 1938 |
Berry Hall, the Engineering Experiment Station, is erected. |
| 1940 |
Dougherty appointed Dean of Engineering & A.T. Granger appointed Head of Civil
Engineering |
| 1951 |
First Ph.D. awarded in engineering |
| 1970 |
The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering formed |
