Giving

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, eclipsed its goal of receiving $2.5 million in just 24 hours during Big Orange Give, the university’s annual day of giving. Volunteers from every state and around the globe contributed more than 4,500 gifts on November 18, surging past the initial goal by more than $53,000. Many gifts were doubled … Read more

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has a new resource to help ensure no student struggles with food insecurity during their time at the university, leaving them free to focus on learning, growing, and discovering a path for their future. Establishing the Big Orange Pantry has been an effort by antihunger campus groups comprising students, faculty, … Read more

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is committed to providing Tennesseans with a high-quality affordable education at Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university. Our Tri-Star Scholarship program helps Tennessee residents access the Volunteer experience through three scholarships. learn more For Gemma Pierce (’21), becoming a nurse is a calling she felt long before enrolling at UT. A native … Read more

When he heard former University of Tennessee, Knoxville, football player Inquoris “Inky” Johnson speak during Homecoming of 2018, professor Dayakar Penumadu saw a spirit and character he felt worthy of recognition. Penumadu, the Fred N. Peebles Professor and Joint Institute for Advanced Materials Chair of Excellence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, went … Read more

The Peyton Manning Scholarship, which is awarded to some of the brightest and most dedicated students from across the country, was presented by Manning himself on August 17 to four incoming first-year students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. They will participate in the university’s prestigious Haslam Scholars Program and join 41 past and current … Read more

$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