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Leading the Team

Stephanie Simpson believes being an alumni volunteer is more than a title. It’s a mindset. As she steps on the court as UT Alumni Association Board of Governors president on July 1, she’s challenging fellow alumni to suit up, step in and get involved.

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Explore the World With UT Alumni

For alumni like Melissa Smith (Martin ’21), the UT Alumni Travel Program offers immersive experiences that deepen connections to UT and fellow graduates.

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Career Growth Through An Alumni Network

Becky Spaulding has reinvented the career services program into the UT Alumni Association Center for Career Advancement.

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Mike Griffin Takes the Lead

Mike Griffin prepares to take on the role of president of the UT Alumni Association.

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UTAA Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

Each year, the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their work in three categories.

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Women Philanthropists Award Grants

This year, the alliance has approved five projects for a total of $40,854 in support for the 2024-2025 Giving Circle Grant cycle.

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Tell Us A Story

The college experience is filled with more than just lectures and exams. It’s a tapestry woven with friendships, memories and stories, which linger long after graduation day.

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What Got Them Through

The college journey shapes individuals in ways they may not fully grasp until years later. The campuses within the University of Tennessee System have served as a residence for growth ... Read more

Brian Winbigler, president of the UT Alumni Association.
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Commitment Through Contribution

Winbigler’s journey from a scholarship-seeking student to an enthusiastic alumni volunteer speaks to his passion for giving back and the profound impact UT had on shaping his life.

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Giving for the Future

For the 2023-24 year, the Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ Giving Circle has distributed grants of more than $41,000 to fund five projects focused on health, wellness and education of the next generation.

Kerry Witcher, Carey Whitworth and Lee Ann Adams present Jim Duke the UTAA Outstanding Advocate Award.
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Leading the Call to Legislative Action

By becoming involved in legislative advocacy, UT alumni support their alma mater’s interests.

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Funding the Future, Contributing to Communities

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and donors, the University of Tennessee transforms dollars into opportunities for its researchers and students.

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Making Beautiful Music

Band members from across the UT System found it life changing and now they help change others’ lives.

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UTAA Presents Awards to Top Faculty, Staff

Each year, the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their work.

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Philanthropy in the Pantry

What if the stereotype “broke college student” described your life? This is the case far too often for many struggling students and UT food pantries are determined to end the hunger.

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Quests For Discovery

UT Alumni respond to request about their own quests for discovery.

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Expedition of Adventure

Traveling with the UTAA tours and travel program creates a sense of connection with UT while exploring the world.

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Alumni Reflections

Alumni from across the UT System reflect on the Be One UT values.

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Connect UT

UT unites job seekers and employers.

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Get Involved!

Creating a network of 422,000, the UT Alumni Association serves alumni from all campuses and institutes within the UT System.

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Faculty Award Winners

Each year the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty from each campus.

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Farewell to Stuart

Serving under 10 University of Tennessee presidents for more than four decades, Lofton Stuart’s entire career has been spent with the university.

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Alumni Association News: Fall 2015

Meet the 2015-16 Officers of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association

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