Alexander Initiative

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives has completed a long-term project to fully digitize the Lamar Alexander Papers, which document the life and work of a significant figure in Tennessee and U.S. political history. Read More

The fully-funded experience for history teachers is named for former Senator Lamar Alexander. Imagine being a high school history teacher and being given the opportunity to improve your teaching skills and classroom strategies through a one-week immersive experience featuring lectures by nationally known scholars of history and education, visits to… Read More