Help UT students learn about careers
By Torchbearer Staff
You can offer UT students real-world lessons about pursuing a career through the Tennessee Apprentice Program. Continue reading
Category Archives: Alumni News
Get the Kids InVOLved
By Torchbearer Staff
Alumni chapter events are a great way to get the whole family into the UT spirit. Chapters in Missouri, Georgia, and Tennessee are hosting family and children’s outings perfect for your entire Vol clan. Continue reading
Student Alumni Associates adviser wins national award
By Torchbearer Staff
After winning the best regional sponsor award four times, UT’s Student Alumni Associates adviser Mary Holtman-Reed (’68) won the national Outstanding Adviser Award during the Affiliated Student Advancement Programs national conference. Continue reading
Chow Down with TN Chapters
By Torchbearer Staff
The Davidson County and Knox County alumni chapters invite local alumni to reconnect and enjoy summer food.
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UT Alumni ‘Teach For America’
By Torchbearer Staff
As their undergraduate careers drew to an end, three UT Knoxville students knew they wanted to give back in some way. They decided to join Teach For America, an organization that recruits top college graduates to expand opportunity for children in low-income areas. Continue reading
At 65, Alum Wins Ultracycling World Cup
By Torchbearer Staff
All the challenges in the world couldn’t stop 65-year-old Gerry Eddlemon (’69, ’74) from earning the title of 2010 World Cup of Ultracycling Marathon Champion. Continue reading
Auction and golf tourney benefit Alex Haley Scholarship
By Torchbearer Staff
The Millennium Focus Committee and the UT Knoxville offices of Alumni Affairs and Student Affairs hosted a weekend of events in May to support the Alex Haley Scholarship Fund. Continue reading
2011 grad releases jazz album recorded in France
By Torchbearer Staff
Keith Brown, a 2011 School of Music graduate, released his first jazz album, Sweet and Lovely, with the French label Spacetime Records in April. Continue reading
People Loving People: UT Alumni Nonprofit Helps Those in Need
By Torchbearer Staff
Mark DeWitte and Blaine Jones met in eighth grade and stayed friends through high school and college. The men—both UT Knoxville alumni—have put their friendship and faith into action, starting a nonprofit organization to help the less-fortunate in Rogersville, Tennessee. Continue reading
Dine with us and learn about exciting trips for 2012
By Torchbearer Staff
Alumni and friends are invited to join us for dinner on July 15, when the UT Alumni Association unveils the 2012 alumni tour offerings. Learn more about international and domestic trips, as well as a month-long trip to Ecuador. Continue reading