Snapshots: Spring 2020

Five professionally dressed women stand together for a group photo — 2020 AWP Brenda Lawson Legacy of Leadership Award recipient, Andrea Loughry, center, celebrated with friends at the Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ 12th Annual Women & Philanthropy Symposium. From left, Candace White, Lori Chamberlain Wharton (Knoxville ’83), Loughry (Martin ’66, Knoxville ’69), Dawn Gabriele (Martin ’90) and Sherry Millhorn.

DeAndre Cole gives a thumbs up at the Winter 2019 commencement — New UTC alumnus DeAndre Cole (Chattanooga ’19) celebrated at commencement.

Joshua Dobbs, clad in orange and white speaks into a microphone — Joshua Dobbs (Knoxville ’17) spoke to more than 800 alumni and friends at the Big Orange Tailgate in Jacksonville, Florida, before the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

A group of women of different ages at banquest tables with decorative centerpieces — Members of the Alliance of Women Philanthropists celebrated the 12th Annual Women and Philanthropy Symposium at the Press Room in Knoxville.

James Ragain, Marie Chisholm-Burns, and Rebecca Barton — From left, UTHSC College of Dentistry Dean James C. Ragain (Knoxville ’76, HSC ’84), UTHSC College of Pharmacy Dean Marie Chisholm-Burns and Rebecca A. Barton (HSC ’84, ’97) enjoyed A November to Remember.

Donna Reed and Elizabeth Sueing — Donna Reed (HSC ’75, Knoxville ’89), left, Elizabeth Sueing (Knoxville ’14, HSC ’20) attended the Utensil University and Dinner with Strangers, the annual UTHSC etiquette dinner.

Jasmine Newsome, Jared Newson, and Heather Butler — During an alumni day event at UT Martin, the Skyhawks retired the jerseys of Hall of Famers, from left, Jasmine Newsome (Martin ’14, ’17), Jared Newson (Martin ’06) and Heather Butler (Martin ’14). Butler was the first player in league history to make a Women’s National Basketball Association roster.

A simulation manequin on a examination table with a group tour in the background — Darrell Urban (Knoxville ’91), left, learns more about the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS) at UT Health Science Center as he and fellow UT Alumni Association Board of Governors members tour the facility during the winter meeting. Jarrod Young, right, is the simulation operations lead at CHIPS and provided the tour.

a group of alumni and administrators dressed in orange, white and smokey gray — More than 500 alumni and friends gathered for a tailgate to celebrate Homecoming weekend. From left, Myisha Garnes (Knoxville ’18), Gloria Pinnix, Phyllis Moore (Knoxville ’93), Jade Newton (Knoxville ’06), UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman, Orlando Walls (Knoxville ’99), UT Knoxville Director of Athletics Phillip Fuller (Knoxville ’72) and Cavanaugh Mims (Knoxville ’86).

Randy Boyd with Bill and Rosann Nunnelly — From left: UT System President Randy Boyd is pictured with Bill (Martin ’71) and Rosann Nunnelly, who received the UT President’s Council’s Philanthropist of the Year award Jan. 31 at Discovery Park of America.

UT Martin and the Skyhawk Athletic Department announced the addition of a new, alternate logo aimed to enhance the Skyhawks branding package, which has represented the university since 1995.

Two men in decorated military dress with their spouses — Eight Army ROTC alumni were inducted into the UT Army ROTC Hall of Fame during the 103rd anniversary dinner. From left, Barbara Lauth Freeman (Knoxville’78), retired Brig. Gen. Geoff Freeman (Knoxville ’78), Sunny Carver and Chaplain (retired major general) Doug Carver (Knoxville ’73).

Five people stand around a table dressed in blue and gold — The UTC Chattanooga Alumni Chapter hosted its annual Meet the Coaches event before a women’s basketball game. Almost 100 Mocs fans enjoyed the reception. From left, UTC Outside Linebacker Assistant Coach Jordan Tippit (Chattanooga ’12), Todd Leffew, Billie Wright (Chattanooga ’06), UTC Tight Ends Assistant Coach Jacob Huesman (Chattanooga ’15), Eddrick Brooks (Chattanooga ’09) and Kim Leffew (Chattanooga ’98).

Kerry Witcher gives a presentation to the UTAA legislative council — Kerry Witcher (Knoxville ’81), UT Foundation president, spoke at the new member orientation during the UTAA Alumni Legislative Council.

Three UTHSC alumnae — Donors were honored and recognized at A November to Remember, a UTHSC donor recognition brunch at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. From left, Cheryl Stegbauer (HSC ’69, ’94), UTHSC College of Nursing Dean Wendy Likes (HSC ’99, ’04, ’09) and E. Dianne Greenhill (HSC ’62, Knoxville ’73).

Vanasia Parks and Tyler Forrest in holiday attire — Vanasia Parks (Chattanooga ’83) and Tyler Forrest (Chattanooga ’10, ’12) enjoyed a holiday party hosted by UTC Chancellor Steve Angle.

Jennings Dooley leans against a chair dressed in a bright orange blazer and gold earrings — The Alumni Legislative Council (ALC) represents all UT campuses and institutes, and leverages its expertise and leadership to ensure UT’s success for the betterment of the state. Pictured is Jennings Dooley (Knoxville ’17) at the ALC annual meeting in Nashville.

A group of eight alumni from the UT CVM class of 1985 — 1. More than 150 alumni and friends gathered for UT College of Veterinary Medicine reunions and career impact awards. The Class of 1985, from left: Kyle Sanders, Jamie Craven, Kitty Calcote, Berry Mitchell, Sharon Brunzlick, Bill Young, Linda Taylor and Bryan Bondurant. UTCVM faculty Jim Brace, Al Dorn and Al Legendre were selected by reunion classes to receive career impact awards.

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