UT System Announces Record Enrollment Numbers
University of Tennessee System achieved record enrollment growth in 2025, with higher retention, increased degrees awarded, and sustained momentum toward its 2030 student success goals.
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.
Enabling Growth With Record Gifts
UT received a record $400M+ in FY 2024, supporting students with new scholarships, research initiatives, and enhanced athletics facilities.
Mike Griffin Takes the Lead
Mike Griffin prepares to take on the role of president of the UT Alumni Association.
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.
Growing for Tennessee
Growth is about impact—harnessing the power of education, research and outreach to address our state’s most pressing challenges.
Leading the Call to Legislative Action
By becoming involved in legislative advocacy, UT alumni support their alma mater’s interests.
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.
UT Day on the Hill
The 10th annual event served as an opportunity to highlight the university’s statewide impact and value to legislators.
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.
Wordmark Refresh
The UT System and its campuses and institutes debuted new logos and wordmarks in the past several months.
Don’t count us out
Photo: On a challenge from Brad Lampley, a trustee and UT Knoxville alum, President Joe DiPietro took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in August in front of the Institute of ... Read more
Baker Center: For the Good of the People
Honoring Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee, the center encourages public awareness of and participation in government
$1 Billion and Counting
UT surpasses its Campaign for Tennessee goal ahead of schedule, thanks to generous alumni, friends, faculty, and staff.
Highlights of UT Fundraising History
More than a half-century ago, UT initiated its development program. Today, it's a proven success story.
Ayers Invests in Decatur County’s Future
Scholarships and a UT Martin off-campus center help students overcome challenges and earn degrees.
The Campaign: The Inside Story
Campaign director Scott Rabenold discusses the "why" and "how" of UT's billion dollar Campaign for Tennessee.
The Challenge: Teacher Education
A million-dollar challenge gift memorializes UT's first million-dollar donor.
Dental Restoration: It Must Be Dunn
Former governor Winfield Dunn spearheads a drive to update the dental building at the UT Health Science Center.
Donors’ Vision Improves Patients’ Sight
With generous community support, the Hamilton Eye Institute aims for "best eye care in the world."
Entrepreneurs Can Dream Bigger
Charlie and Moll Anderson support UT Knoxville's entrepreneurship center and scholarships for single parents.
