Homecoming Celebrations To Honor UT Icons; Butch Wilmore To Serve as Grand Marshal
Homecoming returns to UT Nov. 9-15, inviting current students, alumni and fans to celebrate the history and traditions that make Rocky Top home sweet home.
Isabel Wilkerson To Deliver Mossman Distinguished Lecture
Pulitzer Prize and National Humanities Medal recipient Isabel Wilkerson will look back on her 2010 bestseller “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.”
UT Dedicates Winston College of Law
The naming recognizes a transformative gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation to honor the late Frank Winston, an alumnus of the college and former Tennessee lawmaker.
Peyton Manning Celebrates 2025 Manning Scholars for Academic Excellence and Service
UT alumnus and retired NFL quarterback Peyton Manning joined Chancellor Donde Plowman and other university leaders to honor this year’s recipients of the Peyton Manning Scholarship, a four-year award given to four incoming students each year.
Peyton Manning Gives Over $4M To Honor Two Academic Mentors
The new endowments will open doors to bold ideas, innovation and a best-in-class experience for students in the College of Communication and Information.
Record-breaking Generosity: Donors Propel UT Knoxville to Historic Fundraising Milestone
Donors contributed an extraordinary $428 million during fiscal year 2024-25, affirming the Volunteer community’s deep commitment to the state’s flagship land-grant university.
Generous Donation to Support Student Veterans
The generous gift from John and Debbie Grubb will enhance the support and resources student veterans need to succeed, reinforcing the university’s commitment to supporting its veteran community.
Alexander to Receive Honorary Degree, Address Fall Graduates
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome more than 2,100 graduates to its alumni family.
Vol Community Raises More Than $2.5M for 12th Annual Big Orange Give
The annual day of giving, held Nov. 13, far exceeded its $1.5 million goal, with more than 9,800 alumni and donors contributing to the day’s $2.5 million total.
Homecoming Celebrations Begin Sunday, Todd Helton to Serve as Grand Marshal
UT will celebrate homecoming Nov. 3-9, bringing the Volunteer community together to celebrate the history, traditions and spirit of UT. This year’s theme is Neyland Night Lights.
Janelle Shane to Deliver Mossman Distinguished Lecture
Janelle Shane is an Artificial Intelligence researcher, author and humorist.
Peyton Manning Praises 2024 Manning Scholars for Their Positive Impact
Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning gathered with Chancellor Donde Plowman and other leaders to honor the newest recipients of the Peyton Manning Scholarship, a highly competitive four-year award given to four incoming students each year.