History and Tradition

For the first time ever, Smokey has been revealed.

For longtime employee Jill Mayfield, outfitting the best college mascot in the country is a point of pride

Take a dive into Volopedia—UT Libraries’ online database of the university’s history and traditions.

Alumnus Mike Keith steps into the announcer’s booth as the new Voice of the Vols

Cal Stark (’24) and redshirt senior Hunter Ensley grew up dreaming of playing baseball at UT, and this year they helped bring a championship home.

Beloved campus personality Ray Mowery’s legacy of caring for students continues with a new scholarship

Archaeology students get hands-on experience by excavating a Civil War trench just below the surface of campus.

Take a look back at the first few weeks of the new school year on Rocky Top.

Students are getting the sweet taste of experience at the resurrected UT Creamery.

UT and Knoxville are becoming the world’s center for Beauford Delaney studies.