With each step of his long hike, UT Knoxville alumnus Brian Thompson made strides for kids. This summer, Thompson hiked the Appalachian Trail to encourage people to donate to children’s charities around the nation. Thompson is one of the many UT alumni, faculty, staff and students who have shared the stories of their charitable efforts
UT Knoxville’s Office of Research and the Academic Outreach and Engagement Council recently announced a new incentive grant program to fund campus outreach projects. As part of the campus’ commitment to community engagement and the scholarship of academic outreach, the two units have issued a call for proposals that may include projects, partnerships or programs
UT Knoxville welcomes fans to campus Saturday for the Volunteers’ game against the Blazers of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and reminds visitors of game day security and logistics. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:21 p.m. ET. Gates open at 10:15 a.m. The SEC Sports Network will televise the game.