Thanks to donor generosity, the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center has added about 20 tutors since 2017 and offers a variety of discipline-specific writing services, from nursing to music, and tailored support for veteran, graduate, multilingual, and many other types of students.
Luther Allison, musician and composer, recalls a stressful day trying to get to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for his performance. It wasn’t until he landed in Salt Lake City the next day that he got the news: he just won a Grammy.
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.
UT’s crowdfunding platform helped the Law Women organization to engage with a larger audience and streamline the donation process.
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.
There’s no place like home for the holidays. Find out what home sweet home on Rocky Top has to offer for the season.
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 (’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.
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.
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