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Chancellor Donde Plowman, Emi Taylor, Nicole Gann, Mallori France, Cade Simmons, and Peyton Manning
Giving

Peyton Manning Praises 2024 Manning Scholars for Their Positive Impact 

Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning gathered with Chancellor Donde Plowman and other leaders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on Aug. 27 to honor the newest recipients of the Peyton Manning Scholarship, a highly competitive four-year award given to four incoming students each year. 
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Shelia Smith and Mary Gunther
Giving, News

Late Faculty Member Meets Critical Need in College of Nursing and US Health Care

The Mary Gunther Endowed Scholarship ensures her legacy will continue, fueling the pipeline for nursing education at UT and impacting health care through future Volunteer nurses.
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Carol Poston
Giving

Advertising Alumna Gives Bequest in Support of Communication and Information Students

Carol Poston understands firsthand how access to higher education can change lives. This is why she created the Carol Poston Scholarship Endowment, which has supported many students for the past 15 years.
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