UTAA President Betsy Brasher Melby (Martin ’98, ’03) spoke at UTHSC’s December commencement and welcomed 140 graduates into the UT Alumni Association.
Through the Alliance of Women Philanthropists Giving Circle grants program, UT Martin’s Jamaica Me Happy steel drum band received $12,500 to purchase traditional Trinidadian steel drums.
Retired WNBA player and former Lady Vol Tamika Catchings (Knoxville ’00) made a $50,000 gift during a scholarship benefit dinner. Catchings is joined by UTAA Distinguished Service Professor Ashley Harkrider, who also is chair of the UTHSC Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology.
From left, Brandon Born (Chattanooga ’94), Harold Wilkes Awardee Dewayne Gass, Joe Morrison Awardee Larry Stewart (Chattanooga ’92), Shane Neal (Chattanooga ’94, ’96) and Erik Gray (Chattanooga ’96) gathered at the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame event.
Attending the dedication of the Phillip Trey Lindsey Classroom at UT Martin were, from left, UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (Knoxville ’95, ’09), Andrea Lindsey, Will Lindsey, Taylor Lindsey, Quanah Allen and Phillip Trey Lindsey’s parents, Lisa and John Lindsey. Phillip Trey Lindsey died July 12, 2016, at the age of 24, two months after receiving a bachelor’s degree from UT Martin.
Lisa DeBusk (Knoxville ’01) listens to Tennessee gubernatorial candidates during a forum at the annual Alumni Legislative Council meeting in February.
Pictured with Captain Skyhawk and Skyhawk athletes are, center row, from left, Tommy Legins (Martin ’90), Summar Nassar, Nassar Nassar (Martin ’96), UT Martin Chancellor Emeritus Bob Smith and UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (Knoxville ’95, ’09) during the first donor-supported Gateway Columns entryway dedication.
Class of 2018 student leaders were hosted by UT Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport, deans of the colleges and the UT Knoxville Alumni Board at the annual Senior Toast dinner.
From left, UTC alumni Andrea Lyons (Chattanooga ’90), Ron Wade (Chattanooga ’68), Kendall Hill (Chattanooga ’16) and Susie Thompson (Chattanooga ’93) celebrate their alma mater.
At its annual planning meeting, members of the UTAA Women’s Council, from left, Cindy Brasher (Martin ’98, HSC ’14), Maribeth Ergen (Knoxville ’82), Jennifer Winbigler (Knoxville ’06, HSC ’13), Lynette Bell (Knoxville ’10), Lisa DeBusk (Knoxville ’01), Claire Wade (Martin ’95), Betsy Robinson (Martin ’78, ’84), Jennifer Calleja (Knoxville ’88, ’90), and Lee Ann Adams (Chattanooga ’94, Knoxville ’97).
Walter Hoffman (Martin ’65) and UT Martin senior Felisha Jones at the University Advancement Donor Dinner at Martin.
From left,
Todd Kelly Sr., Don Bosch (Knoxville ’85, ’88), UT Knoxville Assistant Vice Chancellor of Development Floyd Akins and Don Frieson (Knoxville ’90)
at the UT Knoxville alumni winter board retreat.
UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (Knoxville ’95, ’09), right, hit campus sidewalks and asked students, faculty, staff and alumni to join him for “Golf Cart Karaoke.” A video produced from the adventure yielded the most social media engagement for a single post for UT Martin. Also pictured, from left, John Hatler (Martin ’01), Courtney Echols (Martin ’14) and Dee Fields Pritchett (Martin ’73).
From left, Lee Ann Adams (Chattanooga ’94, Knoxville ’97), Cindy Brasher (Martin ’02, HSC ’14), Dianne Homra (Knoxville ’71), Jennifer Calleja (Knoxville ’88, ’90), Betsy Brasher Melby (Martin ’98, ’03) and Ray Sherrill (Knoxville ’72) at a Women’s Council tailgate.
Celebrating their golden reunion, 1967 HSC nursing graduates, from front left, Roberta Parsons Howitt, Ruth Thetford Scott, Alicia Tollison, Jo Ann West, Peggy Burch Rogers, Damaris Olsen, Pat C. Smith and Kittye Roberts.
2018 UTC Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Bill Tym, Jeff Rufolo (Chattanooga ’88), Miranda Warfield Travers (Chattanooga ’04), Tony Hill (Chattanooga ’90), Sabine ter Riet Brent (Chattanooga ’85) and Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director Mark Wharton.
Celebrating their 50th reunion, the 1967 HSC dentistry graduates and guests, from left, Barbara Hopton, Harry Hopton (HSC ’67), Leeby Greenblatt (HSC ’67), John Webber (HSC ’67) and Barbara Greenblatt.
Jean Peretz (Knoxville ’86) listens to speakers at the annual symposium presented by the Alliance of Women Philanthropists.
Members of the 1983 College of Veterinary Medicine class established the UTCVM Alumni Scholarship Fund during their 2018 reunion.
Donors with 20-plus years of consecutive giving, UT retirees, and donors who have made planned gifts to UT Knoxville took a tour of campus, including Neyland Stadium locker rooms, during the daylong Celebration of Generosity event in February 2018.
UT Knoxville Chancellor Davenport and Chancellor’s Associates Chair Jordan Spradling (Knoxville ’08) joined community leaders for a holiday celebration.
From left, Mary Ann Swann and Rita Freeman Silen (Knoxville ’74) at the Alliance of Women Philanthropists annual symposium.
From left, UTC Alumni Chapter members Tara Camp (Chattanooga ’93, ’97), Lanise Featherstone (Chattanooga ’15), Angel Perry (Chattanooga ’87), Sonya Stephenson (Chattanooga ’89) and Jean Dake (Chattanooga ’73, ’79).
These determined UT student entrepreneurs turned ideas into businesses, from startups to studios, proving ambition and creativity can spark success at any stage.
