Features
Holy eye surgery—to the Bat Clinic!
A tiny bat named Jorge has recovered from a successful eye surgery, thanks to veterinary ophthalmologist and UT alumna Elizabeth Adkins.
Alumni News
One Gift, Any Size, Every Year
UT’s journey to become a Top 25 university is measured in many ways. One of those is the percentage of graduates who give back. On this front, UT trails behind many of our SEC counterparts. But you can stand up and be counted by investing in your university at whatever level you are able.
Alumni News
Get Ready for the Big Orange Caravan
Get ready, Vols fans! The twenty-third annual Big Orange Caravan will be out on the road May 7–23.
Campus News
Eightieth Annual All-Sing Competition
All Campus Events (ACE) began the spring semester with the eightieth annual All-Sing competition. The Baptist Collegiate Ministry took home first place with their theme “O Brother Where Art Thou.”
Campus News
Honoring the 100th Anniversary of Carnicus
The tradition of Carnicus returns to Knoxville this April with “The Circus Returns: The 100th Anniversary of Carnicus.”
Alumni News
Help UT recruit new students
Want to help us ensure UT has a presence at college fairs and events throughout the country and is recruiting the best students in the country? You can help.
Campus News
Touchdown! Historic UT Football Programs Now Available Online
UT Libraries add Vols’ football programs to digital collections
Alumni News
A Winning Spirit
A nearly fatal injury on the field kept him from playing football again, but former Vol Inky Johnson says he’s stronger than ever.
Alumni News
Tee up for the Alex Haley Scholarship Golf Tourney
Dress up, bid up, and tee up by attending the ninth annual Alex Haley Scholarship Golf Weekend, which benefits minority students at UT. The scholarships were established to honor world-renowned author and UT professor Alex Haley.
Noteworthy
An AIDS prevention pill?
Research led by Michael Thigpen (’91) suggests one pill may help in preventing HIV/AIDS.
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!
Talk to Us
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!
Talk to Us
Ayres Memories
Vols continue to stroll down Memory Lane atop the Hill. Please, keep your stories coming!
Talk to Us
Vols, Baby!
The Vol Babies are back, and we're looking for even more little Vol Fans. Know any?
Features
UT celebrates ‘Thank A Giver’ Day to Honor Donors
More than 200 gift tags were hung all over the UT campus to celebrate “Thank A Giver” (TAG) day on April 20. The event celebrated the success of the $1 billion Campaign for Tennessee.
Features
Shelve under ‘relaxation’
Massage therapists and therapy dogs were on hand at the Hodges Library to help students work through the stress of final exams this semester.
Features
VIDEO: Behind the scenes with Dead Man’s Cell Phone
Take a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for UT’s production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone. In this video, we examine the relationship between an actor—Ashleigh Stochel—and a director—Casey Sams—as they prepare for a play. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is now playing through April 15 in the Lab Theatre on campus.
Features
Hokes and Jokes
During his storied career, printmaker Beauvais Lyons has done some incredible things. By the age of 25, he had documented two previously unknown civilizations. Later, he worked on the reconstruction of an ancient temple, helped to bring the bones of a centaur to the university, and discovered a few new hybrid animals.
Features
What’s it like to advise the president of the United States?
Like many Americans, Nancy-Ann Min DeParle (’78) has a lot on her mind these days—from the economy to education to national security. However, unlike many of her fellow citizens, it’s actually DeParle’s job to ponder these issues and give advice about them.
Features
What’s it like to become a US citizen?
Alapo was born in Nigeria and immigrated to New York with her family when she was 9 years old. She grew up speaking both English and Yoruba. She attended school here in the United States beginning in the fifth grade.
Accomplished Alumni
Gulfstream Aerospace engineer visits campus
We recently welcomed Jorge Sotolongo (’88) back to campus as a part of the Accomplished Alumni program. He is the manager of the Engineering Research and Development Lab at Gulfstream Aerospace, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of private, business jet aircrafts.
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.
