Stories
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
Giving
Fascinated by Childhood Creativity
Deanna Riley (’22), is a Haslam Scholar, which allows her to participate in service–learning opportunities at Pond Gap Elementary School. Make a Gift Deanna Riley has a very clear goal for her life, but that doesn’t mean she’s on a narrow path. A rising junior, Riley is studying neuroscience and Hispanic studies with the intent …
Read More
Giving
UT Swimmer MC Brakefield Overcomes Many Obstacles
VOLeaders, a program which seeks to develop student–athletes as leaders, is made possible thanks to support from people like 1980 alumni Donnie and Terry Smith. Make a Gift When Vols struggle in life, other Vols step in to help them beat the odds and achieve great things. Mary Cayten Brakefield’s story is an example of …
Read More
Giving
The Intersection Between Human Activity and the Environment
Joshua Fu is the John D. Tickle Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering. Make a Gift In the Tickle College of Engineering, Joshua Fu works to find solutions concerning human activity’s impact on air quality and public health. His work has taken on increased significance in …
Read More
Giving
Focused on Social Work
Allison Elizabeth Bradley is a recipient of the Roger and Carol Nooe graduate fellowship. Make a Gift When Allison Elizabeth Bradley graduated with her master’s degree in social work in May, she was already well on her way to meeting her goal of becoming a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and helping communities in Knoxville …
Read More
Giving
UT Students Benefit from Donor Support to Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund, established in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, has garnered support as Vols from around the nation and world shared what resources they could to help meet the immediate needs of students experiencing hardship. Support Students in Need The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Student Emergency Fund, established in the early …
Read More
Giving
UT Students Grow and Thrive with Jones Center for Leadership and Service
Alumnus Clay Jones and his wife Debbie made a $5 million gift to the center a year ago. Now, the center has new programs, staff, and space. Make a Gift Education, engagement, leadership, and service have long been the core mission of the Jones Center for Leadership and Service. However, a landmark $5 million gift …
Read More
Giving
Big Orange Family Campaign Jumps to 64 Percent Participation—No. 1 in the SEC
When supporting UT, donors can designate their gifts to any college, department, program, scholarship, or established gift fund that they choose. Make a Gift In its seventh year, the Big Orange Family Campaign set a record of 64 percent participation of faculty and staff members giving back to UT, surpassing 2019 by two points and …
Read More
Giving
Loyal Vol. Lieutenant Brandon McGee
Lieutenant Brandon McGee (’11), a surface warfare officer in the US Navy, supports the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, every month and has done so since 2015. Make a Gift Lieutenant Brandon McGee (’11), a surface warfare officer in the US Navy, supports the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, every month and has done so since 2015, …
Read More
Giving
Back for One More Year
Photos courtesy of Tennessee Athletics Trey Smith, honorary recipient of the Jim and Natalie Haslam Athletic Scholarship and the Phillip Fulmer Award for Excellence Scholarship, has chosen UT over the NFL draft in 2020. Make a Gift In the 2020 TaxSlayer Bowl, 6-foot-6, 325-pound junior Trey Smith played an important role in helping UT’s offense …
Read More
