Giving

$1,334,519,166 Dollars raised during the Join the Journey campaign Campaign Priorities 996 Undergraduate scholarships established 320 Graduate fellowships and scholarships established 171 Faculty awards, professorships, and chairs established 4,844 Student-athletes received donor support

Generosity from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, alumni and friends reached a new record during the 2019–20 fiscal year. More than 50,000 donors chose to contribute to UT, and their support has helped the university continue its legacy as a top-tier public research university as well as supporting student success. “The entire Volunteer community can be … Read more

Deanna Riley (’22), is a Haslam Scholar, which allows her to participate in service–learning opportunities at Pond Gap Elementary School. Make a Gift Deanna Riley has a very clear goal for her life, but that doesn’t mean she’s on a narrow path. A rising junior, Riley is studying neuroscience and Hispanic studies with the intent … Read more

VOLeaders, a program which seeks to develop student–athletes as leaders, is made possible thanks to support from people like 1980 alumni Donnie and Terry Smith. Make a Gift When Vols struggle in life, other Vols step in to help them beat the odds and achieve great things. Mary Cayten Brakefield’s story is an example of … Read more

Joshua Fu is the John D. Tickle Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering. Make a Gift In the Tickle College of Engineering, Joshua Fu works to find solutions concerning human activity’s impact on air quality and public health. His work has taken on increased significance in … Read more

Allison Elizabeth Bradley is a recipient of the Roger and Carol Nooe graduate fellowship. Make a Gift When Allison Elizabeth Bradley graduated with her master’s degree in social work in May, she was already well on her way to meeting her goal of becoming a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and helping communities in Knoxville … Read more

The Student Emergency Fund, established in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, has garnered support as Vols from around the nation and world shared what resources they could to help meet the immediate needs of students experiencing hardship. Support Students in Need The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Student Emergency Fund, established in the early … Read more

Alumnus Clay Jones and his wife Debbie made a $5 million gift to the center a year ago. Now, the center has new programs, staff, and space. Make a Gift Education, engagement, leadership, and service have long been the core mission of the Jones Center for Leadership and Service. However, a landmark $5 million gift … Read more

When supporting UT, donors can designate their gifts to any college, department, program, scholarship, or established gift fund that they choose. Make a Gift In its seventh year, the Big Orange Family Campaign set a record of 64 percent participation of faculty and staff members giving back to UT, surpassing 2019 by two points and … Read more

Lieutenant Brandon McGee (’11), a surface warfare officer in the US Navy, supports the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, every month and has done so since 2015. Make a Gift Lieutenant Brandon McGee (’11), a surface warfare officer in the US Navy, supports the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, every month and has done so since 2015, … Read more