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Luther S. Allison (’17) Won A Grammy… And He Credits UT For His Career
Luther Allison, musician and composer, recalls a stressful day trying to get to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for his performance. It wasn’t until he landed in Salt Lake City the next day that he got the news: he just won a Grammy.
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Where Dreams Meet Possibility
When Kayla Hvozdovic (’24) received the Carol Poston Scholarship, it meant the ability to attend UT and chase her dreams of a career in the entertainment industry.
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From Knoxville to New York City: Claire Dodson Goes Viral
Claire Dodson (’15) serves as a role model and an inspiration to all UT students who love writing. Her talent and ambition, in combination with UT’s wide variety of resources and opportunities, have propelled her career toward success.
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Experience the Vol-iday Magic with UT
There’s no place like home for the holidays. Find out what home sweet home on Rocky Top has to offer for the season.
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Carol Aebersold (’70) on Creating the Elf on the Shelf
Beloved Christmas phenomenon Elf on the Shelf was created by Carol Aebersold, who graduated from UT in 1970 with a degree in music education.
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From Opportunity to Occupation: Jim Sexton’s (’81) Mentorship from Legendary “Voice of the Vols”
Jim Sexton (’81) began college as an indifferent student, but that changed after a neighbor offered him the opportunity to work for John Ward on The Johnny Majors Show.
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Twice the Scholarships for Students From Military, First Responder Families
UT’s Vols of Honor Scholarship has doubled its number of awards in just two years, impacting 23 students this fall. The scholarship program began in 2022 and benefits students with a parent or spouse who was disabled or killed in the line of duty as a military service member or first responder.
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Volunteer Community Raises $2.5M for Big Orange Give
Vols poured out support for UT on Big Orange Give, our annual day of giving that directly supports students and initiatives. The 12th annual event raised more than $2.5 million — far exceeding the $1.5 million goal.
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UT Army ROTC Alumni Council Inducted Five New Members to Hall of Fame
The UT Army ROTC Alumni Council conducted its sixth Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dining-Out on Friday, November 1, 2024.
