Lighting the Way

Thank you for speaking with one of our Volunteer students. We are grateful for your commitment to the University of Tennessee.

When you make a gift, you help students with scholarships, support our best faculty who inspire students, increase experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom, expand technology for students and faculty, and provide for student emergencies and crises as they arise to help them stay in school.

Now, more than ever, the world needs more Volunteers.

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Your Investment in UT

For more than 225 years, Volunteers have been changing lives across Tennessee and throughout the world. Please consider lighting the way by making an investment in our most precious assets—our people. You may allocate your gift to support scholarships for students based upon need or merit, faculty who are leaders in their field, or highly-ranked academic programs that encourage greater learning inside and outside of the classroom. Learn more about how your gift is put to work in these units.

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Central Campus

Rewarding and recognizing outstanding students

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Architecture + Design

An environment of curiosity and exploration

Arts & Sciences

Producing innovative citizen leaders while pursuing pathbreaking research and creative expression

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Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs

Educating skilled problem solvers grounded in the legacy of Senator Howard Baker and preparing them to take public leadership roles to help our country solve the biggest challenges of our time

Student Scholarships

Opening up the doors of Rocky Top for current and future Vols

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Communication & Information

Fostering the exercise of expression in a democratic society

Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Contributing to a world that values knowledge, education, and health

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Haslam College of Business

Committed to improving the world and delivering big results

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Herbert College of Architecture

Preparing today’s Volunteers to be tomorrow’s leaders in the fields of agriculture and natural resources.

Law

Funding the present to advance the future

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McClung Museum

Advancing the understanding and appreciation of the earth and its peoples

UT Libraries

An indispensable partner to every member of the Volunteer community

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Natalie L. Haslam College of Music

Dedicated to the achievement of new heights in artistic and intellectual excellence, with top-tier faculty and outstanding students who will challenge you to rise to your dreams

Nursing

Leading care. Creating partnerships. Improving health.

Pride of the Southland Band

One of the oldest and most prestigious collegiate band programs in the world

Social Work

Contributing to a world that values knowledge, education, and health

A student in a lab coat and goggles works with cement

Tickle College of Engineering

Committed to excellence in scientific research and the training of engineering professionals

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Veterinary Medicine

Advancing animal, human, and environmental health

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Parents and Families Association

Serving all parents and family members of UT students

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Fund for the Future

Serving alumni from every UT campus and institute

Thank you for your consideration of a gift. We are grateful for your support. Go Vols!

Engagement Center

The UT Engagement Center is one of the largest outreach units on campus and employs over fifty students each semester. Each student receives more than ten hours of training and on-going mentoring while making calls, sending emails and text messages, and recording videos for donors.

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact our UT Engagement Center at 865-974-3118 or by email at engagementcenter@utk.edu.

Planned Giving

If you are interested in making a planned gift, such as including the university in your estate plan or creating a gift that pays lifetime income to you, your spouse, a family member or loved one, please call the Office of Gift Planning at 865-974-2370 or email us at giftplanning@utk.edu.

Visit giftplanning.utk.edu to learn more about the benefits of a planned gift.

Central Campus

Rewarding and recognizing outstanding students

The Campus Fund for UT Knoxville provides flexible funds for the Chancellor to seize innovative and creative opportunities in teaching, research, and public service. Your gift has a broad impact, affecting the lives of students across campus and academic discipline. The difference between a good university and a great one, is the level of support from alumni and friends.

Your gift to the Campus Fund will:

Help recruit and retain the best professors.
Increase need- and merit-based scholarships and graduate fellowships to ensure access and affordability.
Enhance the educational experience with experiential learning opportunities, internships, and study aboard opportunities.

If you have questions about supporting UT Knoxville, please contact Erick Weber at 865-974-6095 or via email at eweber@utfi.org.

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Architecture + Design

An environment of curiosity and exploration

The College Fund for Architecture + Design provides Dean Jason Young with the flexibility to meet the most pressing needs as they arise. Unlike other funding sources that are committed to programs in advance, your gift is a catalyst for new programs, great teachers, and successful students.

The College Fund for Architecture and Design supports academic excellence in the college. This fund rewards faculty, provides scholarships, upgrades equipment, and underwrites experience learning and study abroad, among other uses.

If you have any questions about supporting the College of Architecture + Design, please contact Pamela Treacy at 865-974-3280 or via email at pamelatreacy@utk.edu.

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Arts & Sciences

Producing innovative citizen leaders while pursuing pathbreaking research and creative expression

The College Fund for Arts & Sciences provides Dean Lee with the flexibility to meet the most pressing needs as they arise. Your gift is a catalyst for new programs, great teachers, and successful students.

The College Fund for Arts & Sciences top priorities are:

Providing students with experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, professional conferences, service learning, internships, and research
Recruiting “top choice” undergraduate and graduate students with competitive scholarships and stipends
Investing strategically in students, faculty, and programs on a short-term basis, which builds the foundation for long-term success

If you have questions about supporting the College of Arts & Sciences, please contact Lori Eldridge at 865-974-8702 or via email at leldrid1@utk.edu.

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Student Scholarships

Providing tuition assistance for undergraduate students

Did you know 96% of first-year students attend UT thanks to financial aid or scholarships?

A UT education changes the course of a person’s life. When you support scholarships, you remove barriers to Rocky Top and transform the future for Vols and their families.

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Communication & Information

Fostering the exercise of expression in a democratic society

The College Fund for Communication & Information provides Dean Mazer with the flexibility to meet the most pressing needs as they arise.

The College Fund for Communication & Information top priorities are:

Retaining and promoting the best faculty who inspire and prepare students for successful futures.
Attracting and retaining the best and brightest students through scholarships and fellowships.
Funding for student internships/practicums, study abroad, facility renovations, technology and equipment upgrades.

If you have any questions about supporting the College of Communication & Information, please contact Sarah Barclay at 865-974-7464 or via email at sbarcla3@utk.edu.

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Education, Health & Human Sciences

Contributing to a world that values knowledge, education, and health

The College Fund for Education, Health, and Human Sciences provides Dean McIntyre with the flexibility to meet the most pressing needs as they arise. Your gift is a catalyst for new programs, great teachers, and successful students.

The top priorities of the College Fund for Education, Health, and Human Sciences are:

Travel stipends for faculty and students
Scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students
Technology and equipment upgrades

If you have any questions about supporting the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, please contact Randy Atkins at 865-974-3994 or via email at matkin11@utk.edu.

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Haslam College of Business

Committed to improving the world and delivering big results

The College Fund for Haslam Business provides countless opportunities for the college to provide the very best resources possible for students and faculty. Your investment in the College Fund allows Dean Steve Mangum and his team the opportunity to launch new programs, expand student and alumni engagement, and build the reputation of the state’s flagship business school.

Top funding priorities in the Haslam College are:

Need- and merit-based scholarships
Faculty support
Technology-enabled education
Experiential learning opportunities and professional development programming for students
Centers for Excellence

If you have any questions about supporting the Haslam College of Business, please contact the Office of Advancement at 865-974-6083 or email at haslamalumni@utk.edu.

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Herbert College of Agriculture

Preparing today’s Volunteers to be tomorrow’s leaders in the fields of agriculture and natural resources.

Each department within the Herbert College of Agriculture seeks to enhance the educational experiences of its students. Contributions made to the departmental support funds help send students to conferences and competitions, improve laboratory equipment and technology, provide scholarships, and support the land-grant mission of UTIA.

The Herbert College of Agriculture Fund provides the college with the flexibility to meet the most pressing needs as they arise, which is unlike other funding sources that are committed to programs in advance. Your gift is a catalyst for new programs, great teachers, and successful students.

Top priorities of the Herbert College of Agriculture Fund are:

Increasing scholarships and fellowships
Experiential (hands-on) learning opportunities
Faculty development
Financial assistance for students in crisis or distress

For more information, visit advanceutia.tennessee.edu. If you have questions about supporting the Herbert College of Agriculture, please contact the UTIA Office of Institutional Advancement at 865-974-5779 or utiaadvancement@tennessee.edu.

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Law

Funding the present to advance the future

The College Fund for Law provides the flexibility to invest your gift where it will have the greatest impact, supporting every area within the college. The gifts you make today benefit the legal education of students and give the college power to advance teaching, curriculum, and scholarships.

The top priorities of the College Fund for Law are:

Scholarships—minimize student debt and recruit top talent
Clinical and experiential learning programs
Academic program support
Faculty resources—recruit and retain leading scholars and teachers

If you have any questions about supporting the College of Law, please contact Jenna Dulling at 865-974-2502 or via email at jdulling@utfi.org.

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McClung Museum

Advancing the understanding and appreciation of the earth and its peoples

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture on the University of Tennessee campus is one of only two AAM (American Alliance of Museums) accredited institutions in Knoxville and the only Smithsonian Affiliate, exemplifying our commitment to excellence. The museum contains the largest archaeological collection of Cherokee heritage in the United States, including the Tennessee State Artifact (an 800-year-old sandstone male figure and his female counterpart carved by a master Native American sculptor). The museum serves as a resource for thousands of university faculty and students to conduct lessons and research annually, as well as a classroom for the K-12 schoolchildren and community members alike.

MCCLUNG MUSEUM SUPPORT FUND

This crucial source of operating dollars supports a variety of museum activities including free educational outreach to local schools, community programming, special exhibitions, museum security, collections care, and academic research.

FRANK H. MCCLUNG MUSEUM ENDOWMENT

As the museum’s sole unrestricted endowment, gifts to this fund can provide an important reserve for future museum needs and allow for planned museum updates and technology improvements, some of which will be required to ensure our accreditation remains intact.

JEFFERSON CHAPMAN ENDOWED DIRECTORSHIP

Created in honor of longtime museum director Jefferson Chapman, this endowment will not only honor his service to the university, but provide an invaluable resource for the Museum Director’s priorities now and in the future.

If you have any questions about supporting the museum, please contact Emily Reichard at 865-974-2144 or via email at ereichar@utk.edu.

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UT Libraries

An indispensable partner to every member of the Volunteer community

Offering innovative programming, inspiring learning spaces, and the latest technology, the UT Libraries are vibrant hubs on our campus. Our library ranks 23rd among US public research libraries according to the rankings by the Association of Research Libraries. Most importantly, the libraries help students, faculty, staff, and community members discover and create new knowledge through millions of in-person and virtual interactions each year

To ensure our continued excellence, the UT Libraries strives to support learning, research, and discovery through investments in:

Collections materials, with particular emphasis on building and supporting digital resources and Special Collections
Research assistance and instructional services
Top-notch facilities and technological resources

If you have questions about supporting UT Libraries, please contact Stacy Palado at 865-974-0055 or via email at spalado@utk.edu.

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Nursing

Leading care. Creating partnerships. Improving health.

The College Fund for Nursing provides critical funding for Dean Niederhauser to meet the most pressing needs of the UT College of Nursing. Your gift is a catalyst for new programs, faculty of the highest quality, and highly motivated and outstanding students.

The top priorities of the College Fund for Education, Health, and Human Sciences are:

Scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and graduate fellowships
Building fund campaign to increase facilities and simulation capacity
Research

If you have any questions about supporting the College of Nursing, please contact Diannah Eagle at 865-974-9322 or via email at deagle@utfi.org.

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Pride of the Southland Band

One of the oldest and most prestigious collegiate band programs in the world

The Salute to the Hill, the Circle Drill, the opening of the “T,” and “Rocky Top” are all iconic traditions of the Pride of the Southland Band. Another important tradition is the loyal and generous support of alumni, parents, friends, and fans that make the sound, color, and pageantry of the Pride of the Southland possible through their gifts.

We ask that you consider making a gift to one of our priority funds in honor of the more than 415 students that work tirelessly to preserve our most treasured traditions.

UTK BAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This fund is used to underwrite our “Service Scholarship Program” which provides a scholarship for every student based on their number of years in the Pride.

UTK BAND EXCELLENCE FUND

The UTK Band Excellence Fund is crucial for sustaining the high standards across our band program optimizing the student experience. It also provides essential resources including equipment purchases, gameday meals, recruitment initiatives, recording sessions, and outside events.

UTK BAND SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

The Service Scholarship Endowment provides a permanent revenue stream to offset the annual cost of the “Service Scholarship” program. Our long-term goal is to build the endowment so that we do not have to rely so heavily on annual gift support to the UTK Band Scholarship Fund.

COLOR GUARD & MAJORETTE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

The Pride of the Southland would not be complete without our Majorettes and Color Guard members. These scholarship funds were created to provide direct support to these key members of the Pride of the Southland.

If you have any questions about supporting the Pride of the Southland Band, please contact Nikki F. Darrow at 865-974-0020 or via email at ndarrow@utk.edu.

Thank you for your consideration of a gift. We are grateful for your support. Go Vols!

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Social Work

Contributing to a world that values knowledge, education, and health

For more than 75 years, the College of Social Work has provided educational leadership for the profession. As part of a land grant, flagship university, the college is committed to offering a top education to as many students as possible.

With campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, a graduate program ranked 22nd in the nation among public universities and an online program ranked 5th in the nation, the college provides access to underrepresented and marginalized students through innovative online programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.

The college remains faithful to its mission of service with community engaged research in areas such as child welfare, homelessness and substance abuse through its Social Work Office of Research and Public Service and its Center for Behavioral Health Research.

Continuing to build on exemplary teaching, research, and public service demands financial investment in:

Student support through scholarships
Faculty research
Educational, research, and public service initiatives

If you have any questions about supporting the College of Social Work, please contact Stephanie Piper at 865-974-5363 or via email at spiper@utk.edu.

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Tickle College of Engineering

Committed to excellence in scientific research and the training of engineering professionals

With strong demand for engineers and engineering-trained thinkers to create solutions for tomorrow’s successes, it is imperative that the Tickle College of Engineering have top ranked programs to attract the best faculty and students. Please share our points of pride.

Your gift to the College Fund for Engineering provides the dean with flexibility to meet the most pressing needs as they arise. With funding to support the people and programs in the college, the dean makes strategic moves toward the main priority: to make the college an even better academic environment for students.

The Tickle College of Engineering’s strategic direction includes:

Aspire to be a top public college of engineering
Expand the Heath Integrated Business & Engineering Program to give a select cohort of undergraduates a collaborative 3-year experience
Provide support to our most driven students through the Cook Grand Challenge Honors Program
Increase percentage of underrepresented minority students, faculty, and staff to 30%

If you have any questions about supporting the Tickle College of Engineering, please contact Adam Prescott at 865-974-3011 or via email at aprescot@utk.edu.

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Veterinary Medicine

Advancing animal, human, and environmental health

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to provide compassionate veterinary care and enhance the educational experiences of its students. Your contributions improve laboratory equipment and technology, provide scholarships, and support the land-grant mission of UTIA.

The College Fund for Veterinary Medicine provides the college with the flexibility to meet the most pressing needs as they arise, which is unlike other funding sources that are committed to programs in advance. Your gift is a catalyst for new programs, great teachers, and successful students.

The top priorities of the College Fund for Veterinary Medicine are:

Provide scholarships to ensure affordability for qualified students
Purchase specialized, contemporary equipment for our four hospitals, including a new Simulation Laboratory
Develop new treatments and improve the quality of life for all animals

For more information, visit advanceutia.tennessee.edu. If you have questions about supporting UTCVM, please contact Laura Zimbrick at 865-974-4340 or lzimbrick@utfi.org.

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Parents and Families Association

Serving all parents and family members of UT students

The Tennessee Family Association serves all parents and family members of UT students. The deep interest and generous support of engaged families has made a significant difference in helping UT maintain its position as an international leader in higher education and enhancing students’ out-of-class experiences.

PARENTS AND FAMILIES FUND

The Parents and Families Fund provides essential resources and serves students and their families through communications, services, scholarships, and grants for campus programs. This fund supports three scholarship programs that award 25 scholarships in academic achievement, commitment to leadership and service, and international study/travel.

BASIC NEEDS EMERGENCY FUND

The Student Emergency Fund provides limited, time-sensitive emergency funding for students experiencing hardship. In 2021–22, the fund disbursed $344,316 and supported 612 students.

BIG ORANGE PANTRY

The Big Orange Pantry provides emergency food assistance for students, faculty, and staff attending or employed by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. During the 2021–22 academic year the Big Orange Pantry volunteers fulfilled almost 4,000 that supported more than 5,000 students, faculty, and staff.

If you have questions about supporting the Tennessee Family Association, please contact Amy Williams at 865-974-4662 or via email at awilliams@utfi.org.

Fund for the Future

Serving alumni from every UT campus and institute

Since its inception more than 165 years ago, the University of Tennessee Alumni Association has been known for its outstanding service to its more than 422,000 members worldwide. By completing at least 24 semester hours (or their equivalent) at any UT campus, you are a member of the UTAA. Membership is free!

In the absence of dues from alumni, the University of Tennessee Alumni Association’s Fund for the Future strategically invests in academic enrichment programs on every campus in the UT System.

Your gift to the Fund for the Future supports:

Scholarships: More than 20,000 students have received a scholarship to pursue their goal of an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree since 1968.
Faculty Awards and Recognition: Every year, more than 30 alumni and faculty members, who showcase their passion for teaching and a commitment to public service, are recognized.
Legislative Internships: Seven students are chosen annually for a paid legislative internship in Nashville.
Legislative Advocacy: The Office of Government Relations and Advocacy promotes a strong relationship between the Tennessee legislature and UT, while leveraging the advocacy efforts of alumni. To become an advocate, please visit advocacy.tennessee.edu.

If you have questions about supporting the UTAA Fund for the Future, please contact Mike McCay at 865-974-2115 or via email at mmccay@utfi.org.

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Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs

Educating skilled problem solvers grounded in the legacy of Senator Howard Baker and preparing them to take public leadership roles to help our country solve the biggest challenges of our time

The Baker School Fund provides Dean Wanamaker with essential resources, allowing her the flexibility to address the school’s most pressing needs.

The Baker School Fund’s top priorities are:

Experiential Learning: Programs like Washington Fellows and Baker Scholars offer hands-on experience in policymaking, public service, and international relations, ensuring students gain real-world insights.

Student Opportunities: Internships such as the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program and Institute Fellows provide students with invaluable experience working alongside policymakers from Tennessee and beyond.

Research and Engagement: Through our centers, including the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs and the Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy, we address critical public issues with cutting-edge research and active public engagement.

Civic Education: The Institute of American Civics promotes a comprehensive understanding of American government, civic participation, and the importance of civil discourse, aligning with our mission to educate informed and engaged citizens.

If you have questions about supporting the Baker School Fund, please contact Austin Hamilton at 865-974-5228 or via email at ahamilton@utfi.org.

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Natalie L. Haslam College of Music

Dedicated to the achievement of new heights in artistic and intellectual excellence, with top-tier faculty and outstanding students who will challenge you to rise to your dreams.

One of the few standalone music colleges among state universities in the United States, the University of Tennessee Natalie L. Haslam College of Music offers a broad and comprehensive music curriculum. Dean Jeff Pappas relies on the College Fund for Music to provide flexible funding so he may nimbly leverage emerging opportunities and address unanticipated challenges within the college.

The College Fund for Music top priorities are:

Scholarship Aid: Your gift helps ensure a music degree is accessible and affordable to students and their families by providing increasing the amount of scholarship aid.
Experiential Learning Opportunities: Your support enables students to explore educational avenues beyond the classroom such as study abroad, community service programs, and service-learning projects,
Development of innovative programming: As the first public college of music in Tennessee and the SEC, your gift helps us to continue developing new educational programs that will support the music economy in the state and the country.

If you have questions about supporting the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, please contact Christopher (Chris) D. Cox at 865-974-3242 or via email at ccox65@utk.edu.

Thank you for your gift. We are grateful for your support. Go Vols!

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