The 1960s saw an increase of political and social activism on the UT campus . Like many universities , UT campus experienced frequent student protests . Students protested a variety of issues , ranging from a peaceful food riot in 1968 over the quality of food , to protests by students opposing the Vietnam War that lead to several arrests . In 1970 , UT students remained peaceful following the Kent State shootings of protesters . UT experienced racial tension when a protest by African American students in May 1970 in response to Jackson State killings temporarily closed University Hall . Again , the UT protest ended peacefully when the university president met with the students
Kent State shootings
Kent State shootings
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