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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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11th Annual Big Orange Give Surpasses 11,400 Gifts and Supports Access and Engagement
The Volunteer community once again demonstrated its support for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during the 11th annual Big Orange Give. Held Nov. 8, the annual day of giving spurred an outpouring of generosity from Volunteers around the globe, with more than 11,400 gifts supporting all areas of the university. Gifts arrived at a rapid …
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New Peyton Manning Scholars Recognized for Academic Excellence and Community Involvement
Peyton Manning and Chancellor Donde Plowman recognize the newest Peyton Manning Scholars. Pictured from left to right are Ellie Housley, Ariel Thompson, Coleman Bain and Ava Foley. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s four newest Peyton Manning Scholars were honored along with their families at an event on Aug. 29 where they met the namesake and …
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Tee Off with Tee Martin Golfers Raise $110K for Knoxville Student Scholarships
Tee Martin (’00) hosted the second Tee Off with Tee Martin Golf Tournament at Avalon Country Club on Friday, June 23, with help from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Office of Alumni Relations and the Chancellor’s Associates in Lenoir City, TN. Tournament golfers raised over $110,000 for last-dollar Tri-Star Scholarships to benefit incoming Knoxville students …
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UT On the Rise with Surging Base of Supporters
More than 67,320 alumni, supporters, and friends of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, rallied in philanthropic support during the 2022-23 fiscal year, surpassing last year’s number of donors and raising more than $264 million in contributions. This record number of donors to the state’s flagship land-grant institution comes at a time when the university has …
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Investing in a Generation of Architects
Jeff (’82) and Marla Gerber give with the clarity, purpose, and vision of true leaders. Vanessa Rosander, a first-generation college student from Cincinnati, Ohio, says “everything clicked” when she first visited UT, and now she’s even more certain of her decision. “This scholarship gives me the opportunity to completely be part of the program. I’ll …
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Tri-Star Scholarship Makes UT Accessible for Deaf Studies Major
Brianna Johnson benefits from the Tri-Star Scholarship Program, which includes 38 Flagship High Schools and expands access to Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university. Brianna Johnson’s journey to UT began at West Creek High School in Clarksville, Tennessee, which is one of 38 Flagship High Schools throughout the state. She earned a Flagship Scholarship through her academics …
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Creating a Legacy of Giving
The Mossman Distinguished Lecture Series was established as the result of a generous legacy gift from the late Ken and Blaire Mossman, who met at UT in 1968 while pursuing their degrees. Ken Mossman earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in health physics and radiation biology through the Institute of Radiation Biology, a joint program …
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SmartBank Funds Tri-Star Scholarship for Sevier County High School Students
SmartBank, headquartered in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has proudly partnered with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to fund and establish a Tri-Star Scholarship for Tennessee students to attend UT. As part of the Tri-Star Scholarship Program, this scholarship endowment will help advance UT’s commitment to provide in-state students an affordable, high-quality education. SmartBank’s recent gift specifically …
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How One Wall Built the Foundation for Faculty Success and Much More
When Libba Wall (’59) established a faculty support fund in the College of Architecture and Design, she never imagined what it would spark. With a great-grandfather who established Southern icon White Lily Flour in Knoxville in the late 19th century, Libba Wall (’59) and her family are deeply invested in the Knoxville community. Family connections …
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