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The guest book sits on a table at the entrance of Gus Manning’s room at Little Creek Sanitarium. Adorned with an orange cover, its pages are filled with names and dates printed in blue ink. From famous athletes and coaches to everyday people like secretaries and ticket takers, the content reveals the depth of Manning’s impact at the University of Tennessee. Manning worked nearly 50 years in the Tennessee athletics department after graduating from the university in 1950.
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In the College of Social Work, faculty, staff, and students are challenged to put classroom lessons to work in the community to make the world a better place, especially for underserved populations. Here’s a look at four college programs that look to fill voids, right wrongs, and improve lives—all while teaching the next generation of social workers to do the same.
Recent Posts
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WUOT FM is building on its Tenn Words project by hitting the streets of local communities to document and report on important issues facing East Tennesseans.
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Jared Bruhin and John Edwards may have two of the most coveted jobs on campus—they’re Smokey’s handlers and his best pals. Hear what they have to say about being a part of one of UT’s most beloved traditions.
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Three colleges recently kicked off fundraising campaigns as part of the university’s journey to the Top 25.
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Take a look at some of the books recently published by our alumni.
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All it took was some gray construction paper, a few beers, and forty-five minutes for Scott Abbott (’78) and his friend Chris Haney to hash out one of the most popular board games of all time.
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Commander Mike Alverson (’95) gave UT a shout-out in a big way when he led the Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes in a rousing rendition of “Rocky Top” at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.