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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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New Nursing Building to be Named for Sara (’00) and Ross Croley
The new University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing building, set to be constructed on Volunteer Boulevard, will be named after Sara Croley (’00) and her husband, Ross. The naming comes after the college received its largest gift to date—$7.5 million—from the couple in October 2019. The UT Board of Trustees approved the naming of …
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Armed Forces Memorial to Honor Fallen Students, Faculty and Staff
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Army ROTC Alumni Council is leading the effort to establish the UT Armed Forces Memorial on the university’s flagship campus in Knoxville. The memorial will honor the sacrifice of students, faculty, and staff from all UT System campuses who died in the line of duty while in military service to …
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Alumni and Friends Make 9,450 Gifts to UT during Big Orange Give
The Volunteer community came together in generosity November 10 and made 9,450 gifts during Big Orange Give, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s annual day of giving, when donors, alumni and friends support deserving students, courageous ideas, or an area of campus most meaningful them. The total far exceeded the campaign’s goal of 8,000 gifts, including …
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Historical Icon Theotis Robinson Creates New Scholarship Endowment
The world has changed significantly since Theotis Robinson Jr. made history in 1961 as one of the first African American students to enroll as an undergraduate at the University of Tennessee. He committed to make the world a better place continuously. Robinson recently established the Theotis Robinson Jr. Flagship Pathway Scholarship Endowment to support students …
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Peyton Manning Scholars Honored for Service and Commitment
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s newest Peyton Manning Scholars were honored for their academic, civic, and leadership accomplishments at an event attended by Manning on August 24. The event, which was held in person again this year after moving online in 2020, gave the students and their families an opportunity to meet with Manning and …
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Alumni Chapters and Councils Contribute $58,253 During Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Alumni of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, rallied behind their alma mater in April and May to raise $58,253 during the 2021 Alumni Scholarship Challenge. With a total of 430 alumni contributing 498 individual gifts, this year’s support surpassed all previous years and nearly doubled that of 2017, when the challenge began. During the challenge, …
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A True Vol for Life
Judy Flanagan served as Director of Special Events at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 1990 to 2006 and was the first in this position at the university. Prior to her tenure at UT, Flanagan worked in special events at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, and directed parades for two World’s Fairs (Knoxville, 1982 and …
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JTV Center for Applied Business Analytics to Bring Job Skills to Undergrad Students
Jewelry Television (JTV), a national television home shopping and e-commerce network of companies headquartered in Knoxville, has created the JTV Center for Applied Business Analytics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business through a transformative gift. The focus of the center will be to facilitate collaboration between businesses with issues requiring data …
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Big Orange Pantry Impacting Students and Campus Community
When the Big Orange Pantry opened its doors on campus last year, it came at a time when the future felt uncertain, and Volunteers were eager for opportunities to help. In just a few months, nearly 100 Vols have made the fulfillment of more than 600 orders for food a reality. A survey of patrons …
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