Features
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.
Campus News
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.
News & Notes
Resolve to stay in touch
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get more connected with other UT alumni, learn more about the UT Alumni Association Chapters and Clubs program.
Alumni News
Call for Outstanding Alumni Nominations
Each year the Alumni Board of Directors accepts nominations to recognize outstanding alumni. Alumni, friends, family members, UT staff, or anyone interested in UT can submit nominations for outstanding alumni.
News & Notes
How to make Chicken Makhani
Florence Graves, business manager for the College of Architecture and Design, who has owned a restaurant in Dubai and earned a chef certification at UT, says cooking is a form of creativity and relaxation for her. Put on your chef hat and join Graves in the kitchen to learn how to prepare chicken makhani.
News & Notes
How to have a ‘greener’ holiday
Fretting that the tree may be the only part of the holiday season that is green? Experts say household waste often increases more than 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. However, there are ways to make the holidays more environmentally friendly.
Campus News
Pet Therapy
Most people with pets know that coming home to their dog or cat at the end of the day can produce a sense of relief or contentment. Now, a UT program is bringing the positive power of pet therapy to nursing homes, schools, and other facilities across nearly all of northeast Tennessee.
Alumni News
Class of 2011 Gives Back $32,000
The Class of 2011 have earned their degrees and left behind a lasting legacy by giving back the second highest amount since the Senior Gift Campaign began in 1991.
Alumni News
Students celebrate Kwanzaa and 50 years of African American achievement
UT’s Black Cultural Programming Committee celebrated Kwanzaa this year with special focus on the past year’s celebration of fifty years of African American achievement on campus.
Talk to Us
Volunteer spirits? Share your UT ghost stories!
With hundreds of years of history, UT Knoxville is bound to have some stories of hauntings in halls and phantoms across campus. What ghost stories and legends do you remember? We’ve only received one spooky tale thus far, so please send us your scary stories! We may include yours in a fright-filled feature in eTorch!
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Hess Hall memories
We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hess Hall, and some of you have already shared your memories of this home away from home for thousands of UT Knoxville alumni. Keep sharing your Hess Hall memories!
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Ayres Memories
Vols continue to stroll down Memory Lane atop the Hill. Please, keep your stories coming!
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Vols, Baby!
The Vol Babies are back, and we're looking for even more little Vol Fans. Know any?
Accomplished Alumni
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.
Young Alumni
Students Receive Official UT Rings
Students were presented with their new official UT rings during the second Official Ring Ceremony on November 10.
Accomplished Alumni
Pregnant Women and Football Helmets: An Alum’s Positive ImpactStefan 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.
Young Alumni
VoltoberFest for Young Alumni
The Young Alumni Program is celebrating the month of October with the second annual VoltoberFest. Events are planned in Knoxville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Raleigh.
Young Alumni
Former Vol Inky Johnson to highlight Young Alumni Weekend
Inky Johnson, a former Vol who suffered a life-threatening injury on the football field in 2006, will discuss his autobiography during this fall’s Young Alumni Weekend, set for October 14–15.
Young Alumni
Mark your calendar for these summer Young Alumni events
Summer events for recent grads are in full swing, including community service and trivia events in Knoxville and a comedy event in Atlanta.
Lifelong Learning
Alumni learn more about the Civil War
Alumni and friends attended faculty presentations at a Civil War-themed College for a Day in April, and others toured the battleground at Shiloh National Park in May.
Accomplished Alumni
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.
Young Alumni
Record Attendance for Spring Young Alumni Weekend
More than 240 young alumni came back to campus for the annual spring Young Alumni Weekend—the most attendees in the program’s history. Proceeds from the event went to the Young Alumni Scholarship.
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.
Lifelong Learning
Talking with UT faculty at Dinner & Dialogue and College for a Day
Alumni had a chance to discuss engineering and lawn and garden care with UT Knoxville faculty during recent Lifelong Learning events.
Accomplished Alumni
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.
Young Alumni
Hockey, wine, marathons, and more… Mark your calendar!
The UT Young Alumni program has some exciting events planned in the coming weeks and months. We encourage you to mark these dates on your calendar and hope you can attend.
Features
2030: A UT Knoxville Odyssey
We probably won’t see flying cars by the year 2030, but we will find a different world and a changed UT. What does the future hold for the baby born this year who will ultimately become John (or Joanna) Q. Student at UT Knoxville eighteen or nineteen years from now?
