Student Life Innovation Awards Fund Creative Solutions to Student Needs
The competition provides one-time funding for new initiatives, programs or services that offer creative solutions to student needs.
Fall Family Weekend Brings Loved Ones to Campus
UT students and their loved ones came together on UT’s campus to share in the university’s rich traditions and culture.
Donations Needed for ‘Schools of the SEC Food Fight’
UT’s Big Orange Pantry will compete in the second Schools of the Southeastern Conference Food Fight to collect donations for campus food pantries across the SEC.
Celebrating Black History Month on Rocky Top
UT is recognizing Black History Month throughout February with a series of virtual and in-person events.
Donations Needed for ‘Schools of the SEC Food Fight’
UT’s Big Orange Pantry will compete in the first-ever Schools of the Southeastern Conference Food Fight to collect donations for campus food pantries across the SEC.
Update on Incident in Africana Studies Classroom
The university has actively worked to understand the facts and listen to the concerns related to a faculty member’s use of a racially charged acronym on a whiteboard last week as part of an Africana Studies class on the African diaspora. We are committed to being transparent about the facts, concerns, and actions taken.
Perspectives: Black History Month and Representation
As part of this month’s Black History Month celebration, six students, faculty, and staff members shared pieces of their stories and the importance of representation in higher education.
New On-Campus Pantry Opens for UT Community
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is opening a new on-campus pantry called the Big Orange Pantry. With a mission of providing emergency food assistance and other essentials for members of the university community, the Big Orange Pantry is accessible to students, faculty, and staff. Colleges and departments across campus as well as alumni are collaborating
Applications Open for Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund allows for limited time-sensitive emergency funding for University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.
UT Faculty, Staff Calling All 29,000 Students
“The chancellor talked to my dad—who didn’t actually go to UT but raised us as big Volunteer fans,” Mikayla Woltman said. “When I called the chancellor back, she was like, ‘I’ve been waiting for you! It’s so nice to hear from you.’”