Torchbearer: Illuminating the University of Tennessee Alumni

Archives for the ‘Accomplished Alumni’ Category

Alum Wins Anthony Award Alum Wins Anthony Award

Nov 17th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Alumnus Chris Grabenstein’s latest young adult novel, The Crossroads, recently won the Anthony Award for Best Children’s/Young Adult Novel. Grabenstein was on campus in October as part of the Accomplished Alumni Program.



Recent Honorees Recent Honorees

Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Several alumni recently visited campus to share their success stories.



Alumnus Astronaut to Speak Alumnus Astronaut to Speak

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Colonel Hank Hartsfield Jr., former NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force pilot, will be the keynote speaker at an event on Sept. 15.



Frieson and Wilson named Accomplished Alumni Frieson and Wilson named Accomplished Alumni

Aug 11th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Two UT alumni visited campus in July and were recognized as Accomplished Alumni.



Nashville Newsman Offers Advice Nashville Newsman Offers Advice

Jul 7th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Lelan Statom (’86) spoke on campus about his experiences at UT and on television.



Hubbard Recognized as Accomplished Alum Hubbard Recognized as Accomplished Alum

Jun 9th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

John Hubbard, global president of ICON, recently received the Accomplished Alumni Award.



Recent Visits from Accomplished Alumni Recent Visits from Accomplished Alumni

May 12th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Several Accomplished Alumni recently have visited campus to share with current students, faculty, staff and friends.



Leading Architect Alum Visits CAD Leading Architect Alum Visits CAD

Apr 6th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Bob Gillcrist (’81) shared his accomplishments with the College of Architecture and Design.



FOX Sports Broadcaster Speaks FOX Sports Broadcaster Speaks

Apr 6th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

FOX Sports broadcaster Charles Davis (’86, ’89) shared highlights of his diverse sports career.



Alumnus Edward Ayers Honored Alumnus Edward Ayers Honored

Mar 9th, 2009 • Category: Accomplished Alumni

Edward Ayers (’74) recently was featured in the Accomplished Alumni program at an event in Richmond, Va.