Alumni support and engagement has helped transform UT rugby into a national championship-winning program that supports students on and off the field.
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The Vols of Honor Scholarship program has not only eased the financial burden of college for Thacker and McCoy, but it has also nurtured a sense of belonging for both students through the community it created.
With the Class of 2026 just graduated, it’s time to welcome in the Class of 2030 to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Every year, UT’s alumni chapters celebrate the newest generation of Volunteers with Student Summer Send-Offs.
A historic $130 million investment by alumni Dee and Jimmy Haslam will bolster student success and faculty recruitment at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and its Haslam College of Business while strengthening the role of the university as a leader in higher education.
Whether recent graduates or long-time VFLs, Volunteer alumni have access to UT resources to advance their careers.
Stephanie Jones (’07) has traveled the world running operations for sports. Now, her stadium in Toronto is prepping to host FIFA World Cup 26 games.
Graduating graphic designer Ella Joy Lawson reflects on leading her senior showcase, “Curtain Call,” and how alumni support helped launch her career.
Sierra Garvin (’17) guides students through finding their “why” in order to transform their time at UT and accelerate their futures.
A UT hospitality alumna helps launch Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and students’ careers, strengthening their connections in the industry.
Maggie Dawson (’25) pilots the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile as a hotdogger, often using the advertising skills she learned at UT.
