It Takes A Volunteer
Impact Stories
Historic Philanthropy is Fueling UT’s Momentum
July 15, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
UT polymer scientists are breaking down nanoplastics to understand their makeup and inform the environmental and health solutions of tomorrow.
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Donor-Supported Opportunities Power Student’s Path to J.P. Morgan
May 4, 2026
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
March 26, 2026
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
February 26, 2026
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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Building and Strengthening Bridges Across Tennessee
February 25, 2026
The Social Work Office of Research and Public Service has created measurable impact across the state and is emerging as a national resource.
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Reliable Access to Meals Fuels Students
February 12, 2026
The Epstein Family Meal Plan Scholarship Endowment ensures long-term, reliable support for students on campus who face food insecurity.
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THE HEART OF A VOLUNTEER: Natalie L. Haslam (1931–2026)
January 17, 2026
Natalie L. Haslam, a 1952 alumna whose love for the University of Tennessee only strengthened throughout the course of her life, passed away on January 16, 2026.
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Why This Vol Chose UT to Pursue Nursing
January 8, 2026
Meet Hannah Moody (’27), a UT nursing student whose scholarships are helping her become a nurse practitioner and continue serving Tennessee after graduation.
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