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Because Vols Help Vols.

By supporting the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, you are changing lives. Your generosity ensures hardworking Volunteers are able to achieve their dreams. Your support creates a better future for our Volunteer community through exceptional student experiences, access to expert faculty, top-ranked academic programs, and enhanced learning environments.

We are grateful for your thoughtful demonstration of the Volunteer spirit.

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Your Impact

Kayla Hvozdovic
Giving

Where Dreams Meet Possibility

Kayla Hvozdovic (Class of 2024) is able to study public relations and pursue a career in the entertainment industry because of the generous support of UT donors.
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Chancellor Donde Plowman, Emi Taylor, Nicole Gann, Mallori France, Cade Simmons, and Peyton Manning
Giving

Peyton Manning Praises 2024 Manning Scholars for Their Positive Impact 

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. 
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Shelia Smith and Mary Gunther
Giving, News

Late Faculty Member Meets Critical Need in College of Nursing and US Health Care

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.
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Carol Poston
Giving

Advertising Alumna Gives Bequest in Support of Communication and Information Students

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.
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Bob and Joni Goan
Giving

Giving Their All for Tennessee

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.
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Fireworks over the UT Knoxville campus skyline
Giving

Milestone Moment: UT Knoxville Achieves Historic $332 Million in Gifts

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.
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Brian Broyles
Giving, News

Meet Brian Broyles

This year, Brian Broyles assumed leadership of the Division of Advancement, overseeing philanthropic initiatives and alumni engagement at UT.
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UT Success Academy students on a program trip to Puerto Rico
Giving, News

Cultivating Community on Rocky Top

The UT Success Academy is improving student retention and changing lives on Rocky Top. With continued investment it will increase opportunity and success for students for years to come.
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Ellie Warchus-Simms and Devan Lane walk through the hallways of the
Giving, News

Alumni Gifts Create New Career Programming for College of Communication and Information Students

An Office for Career Development exists for the first time now in the College of Communication and Information thanks to the generous support of CCI alumna Suzanne Sackleh (’89).
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