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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.
Your Impact
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Meet the 2026 Peyton Manning Scholars
UT alumnus and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning joined Chancellor Donde Plowman to honor the newest recipients of the Peyton Manning Scholarship, an elite four-year award given to four incoming students each year.
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Financial Support Helps Social Work Student Bridge Gaps for Others
For Vallee Vanover, donor support does what she aspires to one day do for others: break down barriers and open up a world of possibilities.
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UT’s Polymer Scientists are on the Forefront of Plastic Waste Reform
UT polymer scientists are breaking down nanoplastics to understand their makeup and inform the environmental and health solutions of tomorrow.
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Two Passions, One Lasting Legacy
Bob Gibeling (’77) and his generous estate gift are launching future Volunteer careers in music and business.
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Historic Philanthropy is Fueling UT’s Momentum
Volunteer alumni, donors and friends led the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to another historic milestone of $560 million in philanthropic support for fiscal year 2025-26.
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UT Music Student Thrives Through Donor-Supported Opportunities
Flutist Rebecca Deal (Class of 2027) is making the most of her time at UT so that she graduates ready to transform the lives of others through music.
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Donor-Supported Opportunities Power Student’s Path to J.P. Morgan
Finance major Scotty Brown lined up a prestigious J.P. Morgan internship, an opportunity powered by his involvement in the Haslam College of Business.
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This UT Student Takes Every Opportunity That Comes Her Way
A first-generation college student from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, Heather Taylor has taken every opportunity UT has given her.
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Johnstons’ UT Legacy: Historic $2+ Million Estate Gift Expands Arts and Cultural Education
A more than $2 million estate gift marks a transformational moment for the Department of Theatre and the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture.
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