Lisa Reed hands a microphone to Chancellor Donde Plowman.

Lisa Reed (’86) recently concluded her term as president of the Alumni Board of Directors.

Five friends dressed in Tennessee orange during a football game tailgate.

Steven Edging (’00) and his four friends—Jonathan Boals (’00), Chip Hall (’02), Nathan Carter (’00), and David Kilday (’99)—reunite every year for a football game at Neyland Stadium.

Leanne Morgan, in a black and white polka dot dress, sits on the stage at the Bijou Theatre. A red curtain is behind her.

Leanne Morgan (’92), celebrated stand-up comedian, debuted her new sitcom, Leanne, on Netflix on July 31, serving as its star, co-creator, and executive producer.

Sienna Reid in front of the College of Education building.

Scholarships made it possible for Sienna Reid to attend UT. Now a recent graduate, she is determined to give other students the same opportunity for education.

Fireworks explode over Ped Walkway.

More than 70,000 Tennessee Volunteers contributed to a milestone of $428 million in donor support, the largest fundraising total in UT history. Because of you, over 12,000 student scholarships were awarded, research is thriving, and the future is brighter for every Vol.

Katrina Vieten in the cockpit of an airplane.

A successful pilot of 20 years, Katrina Vieten (’02) serves as a role model for women, showcasing the power of persistence and determination as a true Vol. 

Jerry Vantrease and his daughter Jana Vantrease, wearing cold weather gear, hold an orange flag that says It's Great to Be a Tennessee Vol with the Swiss Alps in the background.

Jerry Vantrease (’66) and Jana Vantrease (’89) are leading like only Vols can for their respective alumni chapters.

Six young alumni post for a group photo.

At every stage of your life, the UT alumni family is here for it. When you stay connected, we can help answer your big post-grad questions.

Tatiana Phelps sits at a wooden table, a laptop, video camera, and microphone in front of her.

Senior Tatiana Phelps credits UT’s rich alumni network for serving as a launching pad for her career.

Jiro Greenberg-Oster, third from left, with fellow students in Kenya.

Alumni and donors who have made an investment in UT have created a ripple effect, investing in the education of students like Jiro Greenberg-Oster (Class of 2026) for a better state and a better world.