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Hoke L. Smith's 22-year presidency (1979-2001) stands as the second-longest in TU's 138-year history. It equals that of Earle T. Hawkins (1947-1969) and is exceeded only by M.A. Newell's 24-year tenure (1866-1890).
Source: University Archives