Communities
Young Alumni
Your Volunteer journey doesn’t end after graduation.
Wherever you end up, we hope you’ll stay connected to Rocky Top through programs and events, exclusively for young professionals (alumni 10 years or less post-graduation).
Career Resources
Professional Development Events and Webinars
Join us to learn about emerging trends and grow your skillset with professional development opportunities.
View CalendarPrepare for a Job Search
Find resume resources, job boards, and more exclusively for UT alumni.
Learn MoreVols in the City
Whether you’re a longtime resident or new transplant to your city, you’re invited to Vols in the City events! Throughout the year, alumni chapters and the Office of Alumni Relations host these events to help young alumni discover ways to stay engaged with UT and connect with fellow local alumni.
Keep an eye on the Events calendar for future Vols in the City events near you!
Young Alumni Council
The Young Alumni Council serves as a vital nexus between alumni, students, and the university and plays an instrumental role in moving UT forward. The council connects young alumni with one another and UT through social and networking events, leadership and service opportunities, and exclusive activities for university leaders.
Meet the 2024–25 Young Alumni Council Members
The council is comprised of 40 young alumni serving two- or three-year terms. Applications to join the council are accepted annually, typically in April and May.
Trey McAdams (’13), President – Clinton, Tennessee
Sierra Garvin (’17), Vice President – Knoxville
Korri Jones (’16), Immediate Past President – Atlanta, Georgia
Jasmine Blue (’19) – New York, New York
Lisa Dicker (’14) – Cambridge, Massachusetts
Simeon Glover (’20) – Memphis
Natalie Gregg (’19) – Hendersonville, Tennessee
Malcolm Harris (’16) – Chattanooga
Ovi Kabir (’19) – New York, New York
Thomas Keyes (’20) – Atlanta, Georgia
Rebecca Percy (’19, ’22) – Franklin, Tennessee
Ryan Ray (’14) –New York, New York
Jake Baker (’14) – Washington, DC
Laura Bowers (’22) – Collierville, Tennessee
Emma Drum (’22) – Dallas, North Carolina
Whit (Charles) Emerson (’17, ’18) – New York, New York
Rachel Finnerty (’18) – Nashville
Kylie Hulgan (’19), Executive Committee – Knoxville
Imani Johnson (’15) – Greensboro, North Carolina
Willie Kemp (’16, ’21), Executive Committee – Knoxville
Emily Kounlavong (’17) Executive Committee – Durham, North Carolina
Daijah Nabors (’21) – Houston, Texas
Nicole Painter (’20) – Nashville
Laura Warrington (’20), Executive Committee – Powell, Tennessee
Trent Bibee (’16)
Dylan Dozier (’17)
Adam Hodges (’14, ’15)
Emily Holt (’23)
Isaac Holt (’20)
Alex Hwang (’17)
Eva Karnowski (’23)
Kendra Kimbro(’14)
Michael “Mike” Lidwin (’20)
Lauren McAllister (’15)
Keith McGee II (’17)
Payton Miller (’17)
Anna Newton (’16)
Monica Onwuka (’16, ’21)
Wan Rashid (’19)
Madeline “Maddie” Stephens (’19)
Delaney Tureson (’22)
Taylor Washington (’20)
Young Alumni Scholarship
The Young Alumni Scholarship supports alumni who are returning to UT to pursue graduate studies less than ten years after graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Support the Young Alumni Scholarship Endowment