Lambuth College obtains university status and becomes Lambuth University.
Lambuth University first Black fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is established.
Lambuth University celebrates its 150th anniversary.
The Oxford overseas study program begins.
The Flag Day Picnic is established at Lambuth University, co-sponsored by the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association.
First annual Thanksgiving service in the R. E. Womack Memorial Chapel, open to the whole Lambuth community.
Ken Brasfield of Brasfield Constuction makes a gift-in-kind donation for the renovation of the ground levels of Jones Hall; Mark Hawks of Design Constultants creatively contributes to the architectural design of the project.
Lambuth University receives a $250,000 gift from the estate of Mary E. Cannon, which will be used to create the Mary E. Cannon endowed scholarship fund; Reverend and Mrs. Luther Shaffer establish a $30,000 gift annuity with Lambuth University; Lambuth University receives a gift from Marshall Morris to establish the Adian W. McClaren Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Holocaust survivor Zev Kedem speaks at Lambuth University – he was one of the over 1,100 Jews who were saved by Oskar Schindler.
Four Lambuth University students attend the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature.
Jeanne and Henry Varnell make a $1.5 million challenge gift to Lambuth University.
Lambuth University establishes the Elbert and Amanda Weaver Endowed Scholarship Fund thanks to an anonymous donation; Lambuth University receives a $25,000 gift from Reverend William T. Barnes, Lambuth College alumnus.
Lambuth University hosts the funeral service for Carl Perkins, the King of Rockabilly, in the R. E. Womack Memorial Chapel – about 500 people—celebrities and other mourners—in attendance.
Seven Lambuth University students participate in the Midwest Model United Nations in St. Louis, MO.
Women of the Calabash perform in the R. E. Womack Chapel at Lambuth University in celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
The Lambuth Board of Trustees establishes the Lambuth Legacy Society in appreciation of those who have chosen or will choose to include Lambuth University in their estate plans.
Seven Lambuth University students participate in the National Mock Trial sub-national competition in St. Paul, MN.
The International Student Association of Lambuth University hosts an International Festival on campus.
The Lambuth University Psychology Department hosts the first annual West Tennessee Psychological Conference, sponsored by West Tennessee Healthcare; Lambuth College alumna Mrs. Charles Carter of Dallas pledges $150,000 to Lambuth University to support increases in faculty and staff salaries.
Lambuth University announces that Dr. Ralph S. and Mrs. Barbara Hamilton have pledged $1.5 million to Lambuth.
Five Lambuth College alumni and their families donate a $30,000 challenge gift to Lambuth University to encourage alumni and friends of the school to support the Lambuth Annual Fund. Lambuth College enters its 150th year of history.
David Kennedy, President of the Board of Trustees of the Earhart Foundation of Ann Arbor, MI, announces the donation of a $3,000 grant to the Lambuth University Department of Political Science to augment the university’s library resources in the area of political science and international affairs.
Lambuth University Jones Hall is dedicated as Varnell-Jones Hall.
Dedication of Oxley Square and its four halls, Whetstone House, Loeb House, Henley House, and Dawson House.
Over 1,500 West Tennessee students participate in the Region II Odyssey of the Mind tournament at Lambuth University.
The Jane Hyde Scott Center for Christian Studies at Lambuth University hosts the 1999 Institute on Wesleyan Theology, “Walking with Christ.”
Lambuth University Alumni work with Habitat for Humanity for the first annual Day of Service.