Kayla Hvozdovic

When Kayla Hvozdovic (’24) received the Carol Poston Scholarship, it meant the ability to attend UT and chase her dreams of a career in the entertainment industry.

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UT’s crowdfunding platform helped the Law Women organization to engage with a larger audience and streamline the donation process.

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UT’s Vols of Honor Scholarship has doubled its number of awards in just two years, impacting 23 students this fall. The scholarship program began in 2022 and benefits students with a parent or spouse who was disabled or killed in the line of duty as a military service member or first responder.

The Volunteer community raised over $2.5 million during the 12th annual Big Orange Give.

Vols poured out support for UT on Big Orange Give, our annual day of giving that directly supports students and initiatives. The 12th annual event raised more than $2.5 million — far exceeding the $1.5 million goal.

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

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. 

Shelia Smith and Mary Gunther

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.

Carol Poston

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.

Bob and Joni Goan

Just as UT helped carry the torch for Joni and Bob, Goan Scholars will have their path to a UT degree lit by two generous Vols who went before them.

Fireworks over the UT Knoxville campus skyline

More than 69,000 donors from across the country and around the world showed their unwavering support for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Brian Broyles

This year, Brian Broyles assumed leadership of the Division of Advancement, overseeing philanthropic initiatives and alumni engagement at UT.