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Eastern Promise
The United States’ relationship with the Middle East has the potential to change greatly in the years to come, and the next generation of American diplomats, scholars, and citizens should better understand this complex region. To that end, UT is creating a new Arabic studies program to give students in-depth instruction about the Middle East.
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Campus ‘Orange’-print
It’s hard to image what UT Knoxville’s campus may look like ten years—or even five years—down the road. However, the Master Plan Advisory Committee has envisioned changes as far as fifty years into the future of the university.
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Pregnant Women and Football Helmets: An Alum’s Positive Impact
Stefan Duma (’95) has won national acclaim for his work on head injury mechanics, specifically his research involving the impact of car accidents on pregnant women and fetuses, and the safety of adult and child football helmets.
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The Art of Making Art
Take a look at the UT Printmaking program, which is ranked fourth in the nation, and student Ashton Ludden. Her printmaking work poses questions about the morality of the meat industry and animal agriculture.
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Giving Smokey a Helping Paw
Tennessee’s favorite four-legged mascot—along with other animals with orthopedic health needs—has been getting the royal treatment, thanks to the internationally recognized rehabilitation program at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine.
Quick Links for Alumni
Alumni
The meaningful connections we make in college don’t lie dormant in the 363 days between Homecomings.
Throughout the year, events like the Big Orange Tailgate Tour, the Tennessee Apprentice Program, Alumni Summer College, and alumni tours to places like southern France and Antarctica help UT alumni stay linked to their alma mater and each other.
Staying connected is easy to do when UT alumni are present in nearly every career field and many countries around the world. Vols hold leadership positions in companies like PepsiCo North American Foods and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and have served in other prestigious positions, including as deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama and as a justice of the Tennessee State Supreme Court. Alums can be found in Mexico, France, Jordan, Germany, and many other countries.
The shrinking job market has led to an excess of qualified candidates for nearly every open position; now more than ever, personal networking is essential for individuals looking to begin or advance their careers. UT has developed several devices to help alumni connect with fellow alums in their fields, including a job search tool informing alumni about openings listing fellow UT alumni as contacts, and an online database with information about alumni in various career fields; conversely, UT alums looking to hire can use these sites to find any fellow Vols who fit their desired candidate profile. In addition, the Alumni Association offers regional career fairs, industry-specific networking events, and career-counseling services.
To find fellow alumni in your area, keep up to date with the latest reunions and other alumni events, and find out how you can contribute to ensuring future Vols have the best academic and career resources, visit http://volsconnect.com.
Alumni News
Pulitzer Nominee, Tyson Foods CEO, Charity Founder Among Accomplished Alumni
The Accomplished Alumni Program brings noteworthy alumni back to campus to discuss their journeys to success with students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni. Recently honored alumni include Marshall Ramsey, Donnie Smith, and Keith Taylor.
Pregnant Women and Football Helmets: An Alum’s Positive Impact
Stefan Duma (’95) has won national acclaim for his work on head injury mechanics, specifically his research involving the impact of car accidents on pregnant women and fetuses, and the safety of adult and child football helmets.
Titans ‘voice’ Keith, medical thriller novelist Pearson visit students
Mike Keith, director of broadcasting for the Tennessee Titans, and Scott Pearson, surgeon and medical thriller novelist, recently spoke with UT Knoxville students as Accomplished Alumni.
Jacobs, Bilbrey speak on business, health care economics
Philip Jacobs, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Service Corporation International, and Mickey Bilbrey, vice president of eastern operations for Quorum Health Resources, visited campus in March as part of the Accomplished Alumni program.
Five Accomplished Alumni Visit Campus
Brigadier General William Beard, Carol and Jim Tevepaugh, Jason Little, and Allan Houston are the latest UT Knoxville grads to be honored as Accomplished Alumni.
The Value of a UT Degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks UT Knoxville forty-sixth among all public universities for 2012.
UT’s graduate and professional programs in business, engineering, and law rank in the top 10 in U.S. News & World Report (2012)
Forbes magazine listed UT in its 2012 edition of "America's Best Colleges" based on the quality of education and student experiences and achievements.
Forbes consistently ranks UT’s full-time MBA program as one of the best in the country.
The Princeton Review listed UT in its 2011 edition of "The Best 373 Colleges for 2011" for undergraduate academics, affordability, and financial aid. UT received high marks for its environmental efforts, scoring an 85 on the publication's "green rating."
The Princeton Review also named UT a "Best Southeastern College" for its high standards and outstanding reputation among higher education institutions in the Southeast.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine called UT one of the best values among public colleges in its 2012 list based on affordability and academic quality.