Communities
Young Alumni
Your Volunteer journey doesn’t end after graduation.
Wherever you end up, we hope you’ll stay connected to Rocky Top through programs and events, exclusively for young professionals (alumni 10 years or less post-graduation).
Career Resources
Professional Development Events and Webinars
Join us to learn about emerging trends and grow your skillset with professional development opportunities.
View CalendarPrepare for a Job Search
Find resume resources, job boards, and more exclusively for UT alumni.
Learn MoreVols in the City
Whether you’re a longtime resident or new transplant to your city, you’re invited to Vols in the City events! Throughout the year, alumni chapters and the Office of Alumni Relations host these events to help young alumni discover ways to stay engaged with UT and connect with fellow local alumni.
Keep an eye on Upcoming Events for future Vols in the City events near you!
Young Alumni Council
The Young Alumni Council serves as a vital nexus between alumni, students, and the university and plays an instrumental role in moving UT forward. The council connects young alumni with one another and UT through social and networking events, leadership and service opportunities, and exclusive activities for university leaders.
Meet the 2025–26 Young Alumni Council Members
The council is comprised of 40 young alumni serving two- or three-year terms. Applications to join the council are accepted annually, typically in April and May.
- Sierra Garvin (’17), President – Knoxville
- Imani Johnson (’15), Vice President – Greensboro, NC
- Trey McAdams (’13), Immediate Past President – Clinton, TN
- Jake Baker (’14) – Washington, DC
- Laura Bowers (’22) – Collierville, TN
- Emma Drum (’22) – Dallas, NC
- Whit (Charles) Emerson (’17, ’18) – New York, NY
- Rachel Finnerty (’18) – Nashville
- Kylie Hulgan (’19), Executive Committee – Knoxville
- Willie Kemp (’16, ’21), Executive Committee – Knoxville
- Emily Kounlavong (’17), Durham, NC
- Daijah Nabors (’21) – Houston, TX
- Nicole Painter (’20) – Nashville
- Laura Warrington (’20) – Powell, TN
- Trent Bibee (’16) – Knoxville
- Dylan Dozier (’17), Executive Committee – Knoxville
- Adam Hodges (’14, ’15) – Marietta, GA
- Emily Holt (’23) – Nashville
- Isaac Holt (’20) – Hanahan, SC
- Alex Hwang (’17) – Hixon, TN
- Eva Karnowski (’23) – Knoxville
- Kendra Kimbro(’14) – Ladson, SC
- Michael “Mike” Lidwin (’20)– New York City, NY
- Lauren McAllister (’15) – Knoxville
- Keith McGee II (’17) – Memphis
- Payton Miller (’17) – Indianapolis, IN
- Anna Newton (’16), Executive Committee – Washington, DC
- Monica Onwuka (’16, ’21) – Germantown, TN
- Wan Rashid (’19) – Nashville
- Madeline “Maddie” Stephens (’19) – Knoxville
- Delaney Tureson (’22) – Thornton, CO
- Taylor Washington (’20) – Pennsylvania, PA
- Lee Brandt (’19) – Knoxville
- Elizabeth Calcaterra (’23) – Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Camille Gear (’19) – Knoxville
- Madison Kahl (’16) – Baltimore, MD
- Alyson Parris (’20) – Knoxville
- Noah Redmond (’20)– Knoxville
- Tyler Shrive (’15) – Richardson, TX
- Wiley Stidham (’17) – Fort Worth, TX
- Dalton Teel (’19) – Lebanon, TN
- Grace Wahle (’22) – Nashville
- LaSabra Williams (’16) – Chicago, IL
Young Alumni Scholarship
The Young Alumni Scholarship supports alumni who are returning to UT to pursue graduate studies less than ten years after graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Support the Young Alumni Scholarship Endowment