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Letter from incoming Alumni Board of Directors President Jeff Abbott (’93)
Incoming Tennessee Alumni Board of Directors president Jeff Abbott shares his vision for 2026–27, including strengthening alumni engagement.
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This Vol Saw His Turfgrass and Logistics Skills on the World’s Stage
General Manager of Axle Logistics Brandon Porch (’15) studied turfgrass at UT. This summer, he coordinated logistics for FIFA World Cup 26 sod farmers.
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Heartfelt Thanks from UT Alumni Board of Directors President Clay Hart (’00)
Outgoing Alumni Board of Directors President Clay Hart reflects on his term and passes the torch to incoming president Jeff Abbott.
Rocky Top Business Award Winner Spotlight
Brotallion Creates Aviation Apparel and Assists Gold Star Families
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.
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Historic Philanthropy is Fueling UT’s Momentum
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.
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How a Culture of Passion and Support Transformed the UT Rugby Team
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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Vols of Honor Cultivates Community for Students from Veteran Families
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.
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Welcoming UT’s Class of 2030 with Student Summer Send-Offs
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.
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UT Receives Historic $130 Million Investment from Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Largest in University History
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.
