Outstanding Alumni Honored
By Torchbearer Staff
At the fourth annual UT Knoxville Alumni Awards dinner, some of UT’s most successful alumni were honored, including an inventor and a living legend. Continue reading
Category Archives: Accomplished Alumni
Gulfstream Aerospace engineer visits campus
By Torchbearer Staff
We recently welcomed Jorge Sotolongo (’88) back to campus as a part of the Accomplished Alumni program. He is the manager of the Engineering Research and Development Lab at Gulfstream Aerospace, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of private, business jet aircrafts. Continue reading
Pulitzer Nominee, Tyson Foods CEO, Charity Founder Among Accomplished Alumni
By Torchbearer Staff
The Accomplished Alumni Program brings noteworthy alumni back to campus to discuss their journeys to success with students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni. Recently honored alumni include Marshall Ramsey, Donnie Smith, and Keith Taylor. Continue reading
Pregnant Women and Football Helmets: An Alum’s Positive Impact
By Meredith McGroarty
Stefan Duma (’95) has won national acclaim for his work on head injury mechanics, specifically his research involving the impact of car accidents on pregnant women and fetuses, and the safety of adult and child football helmets. Continue reading
Titans ‘voice’ Keith, medical thriller novelist Pearson visit students
By Torchbearer Staff
Mike Keith, director of broadcasting for the Tennessee Titans, and Scott Pearson, surgeon and medical thriller novelist, recently spoke with UT Knoxville students as Accomplished Alumni. Continue reading
Jacobs, Bilbrey speak on business, health care economics
By Torchbearer Staff
Philip Jacobs, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Service Corporation International, and Mickey Bilbrey, vice president of eastern operations for Quorum Health Resources, visited campus in March as part of the Accomplished Alumni program. Continue reading
Five Accomplished Alumni Visit Campus
By Torchbearer Staff
Brigadier General William Beard, Carol and Jim Tevepaugh, Jason Little, and Allan Houston are the latest UT Knoxville grads to be honored as Accomplished Alumni. Continue reading
Metcalf and Ebert visit with UT students
By Torchbearer Staff
Steve Metcalf, president of the Policy Group Inc., and Jacquie Lawing Ebert, a partner for GMMB, recently visited campus and have been named Accomplished Alumni. Continue reading
Judge Nannette Baker visits College of Law, CCI students
By Torchbearer Staff
Judge Nannette Baker visited campus in October and was recognized as an Accomplished Alumna. During her visit, Judge Baker spoke to a group of students in the College of Law and to a group of students in the College of Communication and Information. Continue reading
Media Mogul Chris Whittle lectures about ‘global schooling’ at UT
By Torchbearer Staff
Chris Whittle visited campus recently and was recognized as an Accomplished Alumnus. Whittle spoke on “The Rise of Global Schooling” to more than 100 people at the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy. His lecture was hosted by UT’s Center for Educational Leadership and the Office of Alumni Affairs. Continue reading