When Kayla Hvozdovic (’24) received the Carol Poston Scholarship, it meant the ability to attend UT and chase her dreams of a career in the entertainment industry.

Claire Dodson

Claire Dodson (’15) serves as a role model and an inspiration to all UT students who love writing. Her talent and ambition, in combination with UT’s wide variety of resources and opportunities, have propelled her career toward success. 

An ornament featuring Smokey surrounded by snow hangs on an evergreen tree

There’s no place like home for the holidays. Find out what home sweet home on Rocky Top has to offer for the season.

Elf on the Shelf surrounded by lighted garland

Beloved Christmas phenomenon Elf on the Shelf was created by Carol Aebersold, who graduated from UT in 1970 with a degree in music education.

Jim Sexton

Jim Sexton (’81) began college as an indifferent student, but that changed after a neighbor offered him the opportunity to work for John Ward on The Johnny Majors Show.

UT’s Vols of Honor Scholarship has doubled its number of awards in just two years, impacting 23 students this fall. The scholarship program began in 2022 and benefits students with a parent or spouse who was disabled or killed in the line of duty as a military service member or first responder.

UT’s Vols of Honor Scholarship has doubled its number of awards in just two years, impacting 23 students this fall. The scholarship program began in 2022 and benefits students with a parent or spouse who was disabled or killed in the line of duty as a military service member or first responder.

Vols poured out support for UT on Big Orange Give, our annual day of giving that directly supports students and initiatives. The 12th annual event raised more than $2.5 million — far exceeding the $1.5 million goal.

Members of the 2024 Hall of Fame Class are Thomas L Sherbakoff; James C Mills; Mrs. Rene Johnson representing her husband, William; Christopher M Ford; and Justin Howe.

The UT Army ROTC Alumni Council conducted its sixth Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dining-Out on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Two doughnuts on a plate, one has orange icing and one has brown icing

Pierce LaMacchia (’12), founder of K Brew, and Joe Seiber (’07), originator of Status Dough, have partnered with Vol Dining to elevate the student dining experience through craft coffee and premium, small-batch doughnuts.