Come Hail or High Water: Journalism Students Delve into Extreme Weather
Melanie Faizer encourages her digital news reporting students to fill gaps in local journalism by sleuthing out hard-hitting stories on significant news topics.
UT Aims to Raise $2.25 Million in One Day During Big Orange Give
Big Orange Give, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s annual day of giving, will take place Wednesday, November 13. The goal is to raise $2.25 million in just 24 hours with the support and enthusiasm of all Tennessee Volunteers.
Student Networks with Astronauts, Space Experts at International Meeting
Samantha Ramsey had an out-of-this-world experience last month when she attended the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington, DC.
Veterans Resource Center is Safe Haven, Social Hub for Student Vets
Daniel Sassone spent 13 years in the US Army before coming to UT to pursue a degree in communications studies. He ended his military career after enduring a tragic year of loss—his wife, child, and father all died within a year of each other.
UT Celebrates First-Generation Students with Weeklong Celebration
A cookout, hot chocolate bar, painting the Rock, and a celebration on social media are just some of the special events taking place as UT celebrates first-generation college students November 4–8.
Former NOVA Executive Producer to Spend a Week Mentoring Students at UT
Sixteen students in a documentary production class at UT have spent much of the fall semester at Oak Ridge National Laboratory doing interviews and filming to make a 30-minute documentary about the Spallation Neutron Source.
UT Student Entrepreneurs Win US Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Awards
Growing up, UT student entrepreneurs Jeremy Piper, Dalton Maddox, Christopher Mikulec, and Michael Richards enjoyed hundreds of nights camping outdoors. Now, they’re making it their business to help others experience the same joy.
Census 2020: UT Expert Answers Questions about the Upcoming Count
The US census will take place on April 1, 2020, and a UT expert says it’s important for everyone—including college students—to be counted.
UT Homecoming Celebration Begins Sunday
UT’s Homecoming celebration begins on Sunday, embracing the university’s 225-year anniversary with this year’s theme, “Lighting the Way.”
Halloween Activities on Rocky Top
Halloween-themed festivities are gearing up across UT’s campus. Many of the events welcome faculty and staff to bring their families.
VOLbreaks Set to Serve Communities Across the United States
Providing support to nonprofit organizations serving immigrants and refugees. Learning about the cycle of poverty in rural communities. Assisting in-home building projects. These are just a few of the ways some UT students will be spending their fall break.
Mobile VolCard Now Available for iPhone and Apple Watch
If you are a UT student, faculty, or staff member and you use an iPhone (version 6s or higher) or Apple Watch, you now have the option to download the mobile VolCard, a digital version of your campus ID.