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3 Feet of Snow and a Collapsed Tree Couldn’t Stop This 40 Under 40 Recipient
On Feb. 23, Ashley Curl (’16) faced a massive blizzard in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, just as she was preparing to travel to Knoxville for the 40 Under 40 Awards ceremony, where she was being honored. Little did she know, her boyfriend, Chuck, had another motive as to why they needed to travel to Knoxville.
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Meet the Vol Who’s Biking Around the World
Hollie Ernest (’08) set off in 2019 to bike around the world. Now, after seven years of life-changing experiences, she’s ready to complete her journey.
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Forging Professional Relationships
As a senior looking to join the workforce soon, I’ve consistently been faced with the challenge of building real-world connections with professionals in the industry. My name is Vivian DiSalvo, and I’m in my second to last semester studying public relations at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This time last semester, I was looking for every opportunity to build more meaningful relationships in the workforce.
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2026 Rocky Top Love Stories
From class schedules to wedding bells, we’re sharing the stories of Vols who found more than just a degree at UT.
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Breaking Boundaries in Tennessee Tourism
Josh Loebner (’96, ’99) and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development have taken alt image descriptions to a new, immersive level.
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VFLs Take Center Stage at Awards Season
Trophies weren’t the only things sparkling during this year’s award season. Tennessee Orange was also shining bright on the red carpets with two VFLs representing the University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Tramell Tillman (’14) and Leanne Morgan (’92).
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THE HEART OF A VOLUNTEER: Natalie L. Haslam (1931–2026)
Natalie L. Haslam, a 1952 alumna whose love for the University of Tennessee only strengthened throughout the course of her life, passed away on January 16, 2026.
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Jeff Abbott | Success With a Heart of Service
There’s no limit to what Haslam graduates can achieve with grit, determination, and hard work. That’s what Jeff Abbott (HCB, ’93) wants current students to understand.
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Ken Landgren (’69) Combined Physics and Music to Create the Iconic Circle Drill
UT alumnus Ken Landgren ’69 blended physics and music to design the Pride of the Southland Band’s iconic Circle Drill, a tradition still thrilling fans.
“It was kind of a no-brainer for me,” says Broady, who graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business in 2017 and received his MBA from the college just a year later.
