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Exceptional Vols Honored at Alumni Awards Gala
An award-winning actor, an expert in supply chain engineering, and a reserve military judge were among the 23 Tennessee Volunteers honored at this year’s University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Alumni Awards Gala, held September 10 in the Pilot Company Ballroom of the Student Union. The UT graduates honored that night demonstrate the Volunteer spirit with their …
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Phil Jacobs (’77) Shares Reflections on the Alumni Board of Directors’ Past Year
This time last year was the beginning of my term as president of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Alumni Board. In a year that will always be overshadowed by COVID-19—a pandemic that touched the lives and changed the dreams of everyone—we were fortunate to be part of an amazing institution of higher learning that adapted …
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J. Phenise Poole Named President of the Alumni Board of Directors
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Alumni Board of Directors has instated J. Phenise Poole (’95) as its president for the next year and inducted 12 new members. Poole’s term began in July, succeeding Phil Jacobs (’77), and she will be the first African American woman in the leadership role. Jacobs will continue on the board …
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Volunteering with the Vols Highlights
ONE DAY. ONE FAMILY. ALL VOLS. The Volunteer Creed: “One that beareth the torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others.” On June 5, our Big Orange family came together to participate in a day of service with one another to help make a difference in our communities. Here’s a glimpse of the Volunteer family …
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