Alumni News

Jasmine Manning on Air Force Base with planes in the background
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Jasmine Manning (’17) Brings US Air Force and Space Force to Life on Screen

Jasmine Manning (’17) ensures accurate depictions of the US Air Force and Space Force in popular media like Fly Me to the Moon and Elio.
Husband, Brian, and wife, Jessica, sharing a kiss in front of A Dopo on opening day
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A Dopo Pizza: The UT Love Story Behind Knoxville’s Acclaimed Restaurant

A Dopo owners and UT alumni Brian and Jessica Strutz share how UT helped them create Knoxville’s favorite pizza spot.
7 people smiling for a photo in front of a sign that says VOLS
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Eight Siblings, One Alma Mater, Reunited on Rocky Top

From 2000–2020, eight Gilman siblings attended UT. Now they fuel their Vol spirit at fall games and UT Alumni tailgates.
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Paris Woodhull (’17) Brings the Impact of Flagship Scholarships to Life Through Art

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
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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.
Brandon Porch working at a computer in an office.
Giving, News

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.
Clay hart in orange jacket smiling while talking into a microphone
Giving, News

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.
5 people smiling together in military uniforms
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.
Giving, News

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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