Recognition
Your generosity demonstrates the Volunteer spirit.
UT donors have a life-changing impact on every student, every corner of campus, and every Volunteer. As a small token of our gratitude, we strive to shine a spotlight on those who make Rocky Top special today, and lay the foundation for limitless advancement in the future.


Loyal Vols
Loyal Vols light the path for future Volunteers with monthly, recurring gifts of any size.
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Tennessee True
Recognizing UT’s generous supporters who have given two or more consecutive years to any area of campus.
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Chancellor’s Circle
Chancellor’s Circle members provide the flexible funds that enable the university to quickly respond to new opportunities, fill gaps, and advance new priorities.
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Torchbearer Society
Torchbearer Society members have invested $1 million or more in cash gifts to help better the university.
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Dean’s Circle, by College
Colleges across UT Knoxville honor those who make leadership annual gifts of $1,000 or more.
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Family Leadership Society
The Family Leadership Society recognizes parents of UT students who go above and beyond to make a philanthropic commitment to the university.
Learn MoreGifts to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are processed by the UT Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is the preferred channel for all private contributions that benefit students and faculty at the University of Tennessee. Learn more.