Honors Banquets Celebrate Students, Faculty and Staff
The awards honor those who demonstrate outstanding leadership and service to the university and wider community.
J. Wesley Hines Named 2024 Macebearer
Macebearer is the highest faculty honor and recognizes a distinguished career and commitment of service to students, scholarship and society.
Thomas Named 2024 Volunteer Spirit Recipient
The highest honor available to a UT staff member is the Volunteer Spirit Award.
Students, Faculty and Staff Celebrated at Honors Banquets
Faculty, staff, and students were recognized for outstanding achievements during the Academic Honors Banquet and the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet.
College of Nursing’s Nan Gaylord Named 2023 Macebearer
Professor and Associate Dean Nan Gaylord has been named UT’s 2023 Macebearer.
Robinson-Craig Named 2023 Volunteer Spirit Recipient
Ann Robinson-Craig, business manager for Humanities Shared Services, is the 2023 Volunteer Spirit Award recipient.
Celebrating Outstanding Students, Faculty, and Staff
Faculty, staff, and students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were recognized for outstanding achievements during the Academic Honors Banquet and the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet.
Title IX Coordinator Named Volunteer Spirit Winner
Title IX Coordinator Ashley Blamey is the 2022 Volunteer Spirit Award winner.
First-Gen Graduate Thrives as Extraordinary Campus Leader
From feeling like an imposter to extraordinary campus leader, first-generation graduate Emily Medford plans to bring compassionate care to the medical field.
Celebrating Outstanding Faculty, Staff, Students
Faculty, staff, and students were recognized for outstanding achievements during the Academic Honors Banquet and the annual Chancellor’s Honors Banquet, the university’s largest recognition event of the year.
Six 2021 Torchbearers Announced
Six seniors have been recognized as Torchbearers, UT’s highest undergraduate honor. The recipients learned of their selections through a surprise visit by Chancellor Plowman or a member of her cabinet.
UT Honors Six Seniors as 2020 Torchbearers
Torchbearers are seniors who embody the Volunteer spirit while demonstrating academic excellence and a commitment to serving others.