It Takes A Volunteer
Impact Stories
[ Student Experience ]
Financial Support Helps Social Work Student Bridge Gaps for Others
August 26, 2026
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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[ Advancing Research ]
UT’s Polymer Scientists are on the Forefront of Plastic Waste Reform
August 18, 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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Two Passions, One Lasting Legacy
August 5, 2026
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
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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[ Student Experience ]
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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[ Student Experience ]
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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