The fifth annual Big Orange Awards Bash brought together the UT Knoxville alumni chapter and council leaders from across the country to recognize outstanding accomplishments from the past year. By helping bring together UT alumni and friends for programs, networking events, community service and fundraising for student scholarships, these leaders bring the Volunteer spirit to life by being “proud, involved, and invested” in their alma mater.
Left to right: Jimmie McKinley (Knoxville ’02, ’04), Stephen Carter (Knoxville ’77), Atlanta chapter scholarship recipient Noah White, Kaitlyn Dedman (Knoxville ’17), Taylor Mattice (Knoxville ’12) and Tunya Bails (Knoxville ’93).
From left, Lisa DeBusk (Knoxville ’01), Cheryl Graham, Dianne Homra (Knoxville ’71) and Lee Ann Wyatt (Knoxville ’79) attend a time-management workshop in Jackson. The event was hosted by the UTAA Women’s Council.
Mark Wilson (Knoxville ’76), pictured with his wife, Cynthia Wilson, was named the Volunteer Service Award recipient by the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association not only for his philanthropic support of the UT Institute of Agriculture but also for the volunteer and leadership support he has shown over the years.
Featuring a full week of events and programming on on the UT Knoxville campus, I Heart UT Week helps educate students about the importance of volunteerism and philanthropy.
Nearly 250 nurses and supporters from across Memphis, Shelby County and beyond attended the third annual NightinGala hosted by the College of
Nursing at the University of Tennessee
Health Science Center.
The College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the 2019 commencement and hooding of 84 veterinarians, including the commissioning of Dr. Caitlin Culligan, left, Dr. Emrick Whitfield (not pictured) and Dr. Caroline Sosebee, center, into the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps.
The three new DVMs took their oath to serve as captains at the May 12, 2019, ceremonies and were joined by commission officer Major Shane Chumbler DVM (Knoxville ’10), right.
In 2019, Clay (Knoxville ’71) and Debbie Jones made a landmark gift to UT Knoxville’s Center for Leadership and Service. From left, Mustafa Ali-Smith (Knoxville ’19), Grey Mangan, UT Knoxville Vice Chancellor of Student Life Vincent Carilli, Clay Jones, Debbie Jones, former UT Knoxville Interim Chancellor Wayne T. Davis (Knoxville ’73, ’75), Mandie Beeler (Chattanooga ’18), UT Knoxville Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Shea Kidd Houze and Simeon Glover.
Dr. Tim Tucker (HSC ’88) celebrates with his family at the UTAA Board of Governors Awards Dinner, where Tucker assumed his role as incoming president.
Pictured with his family are, left to right, Matt Tucker, Jack Tucker, Diana Tucker (HSC ’93) and Will Tucker.
Alumni Jim (Knoxville ’62) and Judi (Knoxville ’63) Herbert were recently named the 2019 Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropists by the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association for their philanthropic efforts both at their alma mater and in their community.
From left, University of Chattanooga Foundation board member Roger Smith (Chattanooga ’73), chair Kim White (Chattanooga ’82) and new alumni board member Claire Smith (Chattanooga ’74) attend the Alumni Volunteer Appreciation event, which recognizes retiring officers and members, and introduces new members. This year’s event was held at The Cress, the contemporary home for the UTC student art gallery in downtown Chattanooga.
The inaugural UTHSC College of Medicine African-American Alumni Reunion drew 120 alumni and guests. They came to Memphis from Maryland, Georgia, Alabama, New Jersey, Texas, Mississippi, Illinois, Oklahoma, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee for the historic gathering that honored the past and looked to the future.
UT Knoxville Young Alumni Council President
Amie Cohorst (Knoxville ’11) networks with rising UT sophomores at Dinner with 100 Vols. The program brings together rising sophomores who were nominated by faculty and staff for their leadership displayed on campus.
The UT Martin Department of Communications presented Jim Leighton (Martin ’79), right, with the 2019 Department of Communications Distinguished Alumni Award during a reception April 3. Also pictured is Dr. Robert Nanney (Martin ’81, ’88), chair, Department of Communications.
From left to right, Jay Yeargin
(Martin ’04), Alice Ann Yeargin (Martin ’05), Phillip Fulmer (Knoxville ‘73), Janie Yeargin (Martin ’73, ’76 ) and Ronnie Yeargin (Martin ’72) during the Ned Ray McWherter Institute’s 2019 Igniting Innovation event at UT Martin.
Kim Leffew (Chattanooga ’98), Cathy Lewis (Chattanooga ’89), Donna Lawrence (Chattanooga ’81), Brandalyn Shropshire (Chattanooga ’08) and Ed Lawrence (Chattanooga ’84) enjoy the second annual Career Networking Breakfast hosted by the UTC Office of Development and Alumni Affairs.
The Chattanooga Alumni Chapter hosted a networking event on the Southside. From left, Tom Losh (Chattanooga ’71, ’74), Teresa Losh (Chattanooga ’77, ’80), Donna Lawrence (Chattanooga ’81) and Scott Leroy (Chattanooga ’79, Knoxville ‘82).
Held at the Brentwood Country Club, the 25th annual Patricia Johnson Leadership Brunch featured a dynamic presentation on the power of courage by HGTV lifestyle expert Maria Antoinette. As part of her presentation, Antoinette led a create-and-chat session where guests networked and created their own macramé bracelets.
Chattanooga Alumni Chapter members enjoy a meet and greet at a local restaurant.
From left, Cari Page (Chattanooga ’93, HSC ’97, ’00), Wendy Morgan (Chattanooga ’97) and Andrea Lyons (Chattanooga ’90, ’18).
UT Martin officially broke ground on the creation of a dedicated space to be known as The NPHC Greek Garden at Unity Circle during a ceremony April 24. This tribute area will honor the Divine Nine traditionally African-American fraternities and sororities, all of which are represented at UT Martin.
