Throughout his 34-year career at UT, the late Charlie Brakebill raised money to help make a difference on campus. Perhaps no gift he secured did more than one in 1967 …
Arts
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A current student remembers Bill Larsen, retired professor of English and cinema studies who passed away on September 7, 2021.
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At UT, Ann Marie Pace (’11) took the first steps to discovering her voice and her identity. She’s focusing that experience into writing and directing films to help young people …
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She’s been nominated for an Oscar and won an Emmy for her work telling the hard stories of her Appalachian home. Now, filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon is planting roots at …
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AlumniArtsMagazineResearch and DiscoverySpring 2021Students
The Volunteer Spirit at Home in Appalachia
Volunteers bear the torch that lights the way for others. This passion to lead and serve is evident in the ways Vols roll up their sleeves and work to make …
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On the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, a Tennessee mural project is giving an all-woman roster of artists a canvas to freely express themselves—and inspiring a …
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Scholar and sociologist Enkeshi El-Amin (’19) creates a welcoming space for Black makers in Knoxville and builds bridges for the good of her adopted community.
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With her Met Opera National Council Auditions victory, soprano Alexandria Shiner (’16) hit a high note.
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From folk to country and rock to opera, UT alumni span the music industry. Find out more about these Volunteers who write and perform songs, top the charts, and tour …
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For many people, pursuing an art degree equates to the concept of a struggling artist. Alumni from the School of Art are breaking this stereotype with impressive careers in a …