Winston Law Blackshear Scholarship Gala Celebrates 25 Years - Articles

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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jun 24, 2025

The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, together with the Black Law Students Association, recently marked the 25th anniversary of the Julian Blackshear Jr. Scholarship Gala. The event celebrates a commitment to fostering a broadly diverse and welcoming community according to a press release from the school. The Blackshear Scholarship has provided years of opportunities for students at Winston Law. Named in honor of Julian Blackshear Jr., one of the first African American alumni of the college, the scholarship reflects his legacy as an attorney and civic leader. This year, his daughter Lillian Blackshear served as the gala's keynote speaker. Read more from Knox TN Today.