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Rock ‘n’ Roll the Memphis Tigers!

We hope to see you in Knoxville as the Vols take on the University of Memphis for this year’s Homecoming, Nov. 7.

Alumni News

A Month Full of Events A Month Full of Events

Chapters in Tennessee and around the country have lots of events this month. Find one near you!

Alumni News

Stock up on Alumni Merchandise Stock up on Alumni Merchandise

Due to demand from alumni, the University Bookstore has started stocking UT Alumni merchandise with the new Tennessee Alumni logo.

Alumni News

Have a Favorite Professor? Have a Favorite Professor?

Nominate him or her for the 2010 Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award!

Alumni News

Meet the New Alumni Board President Meet the New Alumni Board President

Alan Wilson, president, CEO, and chairman of the board of McCormick & Company, has been selected to head the newly formed UT Knoxville Alumni Board of Directors.

Alumni News

Chancellor’s Associates Named Chancellor’s Associates Named

The Chancellor’s Associates, established in 1972, is a group of Knoxville-area community leaders who work to strengthen the tie between the university and the Knoxville community at large. Meet the new members for 2009-2010.

Alumni News

Notable Alumni Notable Alumni

We have updated the Notable Alumni website! Our database includes UT alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers, their communities, and in their service to others.

Alumni News

Treasures of Tanzania Treasures of Tanzania

Join fellow alumni on a safari (the Swahili word for “journey”) across Tanzania, Oct. 12-22.

Alumni News

Homecoming 2009 Homecoming 2009

Join us for Homecoming as “The Vols Rock ‘n’ Roll the Memphis Tigers!” on Nov. 7.

Noteworthy

Class Notes Class Notes

See what your former classmates have been up to since you graduated.

Young Alumni

IMAX and Martinis IMAX and Martinis

Atlanta-area Young Alumni are invited to the Fernbank Natural History Museum, November 13.

Young Alumni

Young Alumni Weekend a Success Young Alumni Weekend a Success

The Oct. 2-3 Young Alumni Weekend welcomed alumni back to campus for a weekend of fun and activities.

Accomplished Alumni

Recent Honorees Recent Honorees

Several alumni recently visited campus to share their success stories.

Lifelong Learning

Successful September Events Successful September Events

Last month offered Lifelong Learning sessions on the topics of lawn and garden care as well as sustainable building.

Features

Best and Brightest Best and Brightest

The Awards Committee of the Alumni Board of Directors has received nominations, reviewed applications, and selected a stellar group of alumni award recipients for 2009.

Features

“Food for Thought” “Food for Thought”

The 2009 Alumni Summer College brought alumni and friends together to learn, make new friends, and eat great food!

Talk to Us

UT Memories: 25th Anniversary Edition UT Memories: 25th Anniversary Edition

Members of the class of 1984 (and the classes of 1983 and 1982, too!) are invited to submit their favorite memories here on Torchbearer!

Talk to Us

Vols, Baby! Vols, Baby

The Vol Babies are back, and we're looking for even more little Vol Fans. Know any?

Honor Roll

A Lucky Life A Lucky Life

James Tanner got to do what almost no one had ever done—live with and study one of the Earth’s rarest creatures. And to make the assignment even more rewarding, Jim was working with a bird so startling in its appearance that it had once been called the Lord God Bird, mimicking the common exclamation of those encountering an ivory-bill for the first time.