Advocacy

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Caring for Carers

Funded by a $1.3M Pat Summitt Foundation award, UT Extension’s Pat’s Gameplan for Caregivers supports Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers statewide.

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News and Updates

UTK Alumni Generosity

UT Knoxville advanced student success through major philanthropy, a new nursing facility, and innovative residence halls expanding academic, healthcare and campus life opportunities.

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Alumni Association

2025 Alumni Award Winners

Each year, the campuses within the University of Tennessee System honor alumni whose achievements, service and leadership reflect the spirit of UT and bring distinction to their alma mater.

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News and Updates

UTK Student Excellence

Three UT Knoxville students were awarded Goldwater Scholarships—the most prestigious national undergraduate scholarship of its kind—for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Enabling Growth With Record Gifts

UT received a record $400M+ in FY 2024, supporting students with new scholarships, research initiatives, and enhanced athletics facilities.

UTHSC nursing students will be providing outreach to underserved communities with a mobile health unit.
Alumni Association

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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Alumni Association

Calling for Philanthropy

Chad Goldman wants to help others find acceptance. 

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Simple Earth Sustainers

Two UT Knoxville graduates lead nonprofit center

Baker Center: For the Good of the People
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Baker Center: For the Good of the People

Honoring Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee, the center encourages public awareness of and participation in government

The Challenge: Teacher Education
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The Challenge: Teacher Education

A million-dollar challenge gift memorializes UT's first million-dollar donor.

Entrepreneurs Can Dream Bigger
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Entrepreneurs Can Dream Bigger

Charlie and Moll Anderson support UT Knoxville's entrepreneurship center and scholarships for single parents.

Small Gift, Big Impact
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Small Gift, Big Impact

Contributions of any size can help UT colleges and UT students.

Dear To Your Heart
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Dear To Your Heart

When pets die, they leave us grieving. UT's Veterinary Social Work program helps lighten the load.

Salute to Howard Baker
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Salute to Howard Baker

Private gifts build a special place where understanding and encouraging public service is a priority.