7 people smiling for a photo in front of a sign that says VOLS

From 2000–2020, eight Gilman siblings attended UT. Now they fuel their Vol spirit at fall games and UT Alumni tailgates.

Artist Paris Woodhull is giving back to Tennessee through a mural project that highlights the Flagship Scholarship and the opportunity for students.

Guest speaker, Jeff Abbott, speaks at the Haslam College of Business commencement ceremony inside Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

Incoming Tennessee Alumni Board of Directors president Jeff Abbott shares his vision for 2026–27, including strengthening alumni engagement.

Brandon Porch working at a computer in an office.

General Manager of Axle Logistics Brandon Porch (’15) studied turfgrass at UT. This summer, he coordinated logistics for FIFA World Cup 26 sod farmers.

Clay hart in orange jacket smiling while talking into a microphone

Outgoing Alumni Board of Directors President Clay Hart reflects on his term and passes the torch to incoming president Jeff Abbott.

5 people smiling together in military uniforms

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.

Volunteer alumni, donors and friends led the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to another historic milestone of $560 million in philanthropic support for fiscal year 2025-26.

University of Tennessee rugby team celebrating and holding up a trophy.

Alumni support and engagement has helped transform UT rugby into a national championship-winning program that supports students on and off the field.

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.

Students at summer send-off

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.