Hall of Fame

Dr. Angelo Volpe

Dr. Angelo Volpe

  • Class
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)

Dr. Volpe guided Tennessee Tech as the University’s president from 1987 to 2000.  His tenure at Tech saw much success for both the school’s academic and athletic programs.  Volpe helped the University’s endowment burgeon from one million to 27 million dollars.  After his presidency Volpe chaired on several boards including the NCAA Athletic Certification Committee which during his time as chair certified schools such as Appalachian State University in North Carolina and James Madison University.