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Exum Lights the Way for His West Tennessee Home

Joe H. Exum Sr. (’52, ’77) and his 96 years have been dedicated to the communities that made him.
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Two alumni take a selfie with Smokey during a Tennessee Tailgate
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Once a Vol, Always a Vol

UT recently scored 85 percent in alumni affinity in the Alumni Attitude Survey, up from recent years and higher than other large land grant institutions.
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Connor Fox Finds His Big Orange Welcome

Alumni and Donor Impact on Belonging and Student Opportunity at UT “I was actually planning on going to the University of Alabama,” says Fox. “I already had a roommate and paid for my enrollment deposit. I was super confident to go until—I don’t really know how to explain it—it’s just that I wasn’t ready to …
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Tony Shipley receives the Hans Severiens Award from Angel Capital Association
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Tony Shipley (’69) Wins Hans Severiens Award from Angel Capital Association

The award honors Shipley’s profound impact on the advancement of angel investing, which enables entrepreneurs to make their businesses a reality.
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First Horizon Bank teaching UT students about finance
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Empowering Big Orange Dreams

There is nothing like the feeling when your team comes out on top. Well, except for winning with your finances. And for that, First Horizon is always your team.
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David Rigby (’67) Establishes Scholarship Endowment in Memory of His Late Wife

David Rigby (’67) met his future wife, Vickie England, in a business class after transferring to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1964. When he sat down next to her, it was love at first sight for them both.
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Volunteer 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
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Fourth Class of the Volunteer 40 Under 40 Celebrated 

Members of this year’s cohort work in a variety of industries such as education, government, science, and nonprofits, among others.
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Alumni partner Cellular Sales
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Homegrown in Knoxville, Now Nationwide

Cellular Sales is leading the way in a fast-moving and competitive market, just as they have for the past 31 years: with integrity and investment in people. That’s the Volunteer difference, homegrown right here in Knoxville.
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Graduate Knoxville's front desk is shaped like a boat
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The Only Hotel Made Just for Vols

The next time you’re back in Rocky Top, be sure to check out Graduate Knoxville. It’s the only hotel in town with a front desk inspired by the Vol Navy.
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