Sophomore Connor Fox found his home on Rocky Top thanks to donor- and alumni-supported programs and opportunities like Ignite. Now he’s making an impact.
Giving
By Yvonne Ratledge (Class of 2024) Had I not gone to the University of Tennessee, I would not have had the exciting and rewarding career that I’ve had. I want to give that same opportunity to a student in a similar position as Vickie. David Rigby (’67) In 1982, Vickie passed away after a courageous … Read more
When Loyal Vols Come Together, It Ignites Something Greater than Their Sum Ryan Sowell (’11) didn’t know how he was going to find $25,000. But when one of his former UT professors had a health scare, he knew it needed to happen. Sowell visited the recovering professor emeritus, David Schumann, and left with a newfound … Read more
Georgiana Vines had encounters with Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. (for whom the Baker School is named) throughout her journalistic career. Vines developed an interest in politics and journalism as a student, even successfully running for a campus-level office, and it launched a career that carried her to the Knoxville News Sentinel. She retired after … Read more
November 20, 2023 By Brooks Clark Last spring Natalie L. Haslam Founding Dean of the College of Music Jeffrey Pappas spoke at the retired faculty luncheon. “We are becoming a college of music because of your legacies. Your students. Their achievements. A tradition of excellence in instruction,” said Pappas. “All we can leave is our … Read more
The Volunteer community once again demonstrated its support for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during the 11th annual Big Orange Give. Held Nov. 8, the annual day of giving spurred an outpouring of generosity from Volunteers around the globe, with more than 11,400 gifts supporting all areas of the university. Gifts arrived at a rapid … Read more
Peyton Manning and Chancellor Donde Plowman recognize the newest Peyton Manning Scholars. Pictured from left to right are Ellie Housley, Ariel Thompson, Coleman Bain and Ava Foley. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s four newest Peyton Manning Scholars were honored along with their families at an event on Aug. 29 where they met the namesake and … Read more
Tee Martin (’00) hosted the second Tee Off with Tee Martin Golf Tournament at Avalon Country Club on Friday, June 23, with help from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Office of Alumni Relations and the Chancellor’s Associates in Lenoir City, TN. Tournament golfers raised over $110,000 for last-dollar Tri-Star Scholarships to benefit incoming Knoxville students … Read more
More than 67,320 alumni, supporters, and friends of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, rallied in philanthropic support during the 2022-23 fiscal year, surpassing last year’s number of donors and raising more than $264 million in contributions. This record number of donors to the state’s flagship land-grant institution comes at a time when the university has … Read more
Jeff (’82) and Marla Gerber give with the clarity, purpose, and vision of true leaders. Vanessa Rosander, a first-generation college student from Cincinnati, Ohio, says “everything clicked” when she first visited UT, and now she’s even more certain of her decision. “This scholarship gives me the opportunity to completely be part of the program. I’ll … Read more
