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A Month Full of Events A Month Full of Events

Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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



Stock up on Alumni Merchandise Stock up on Alumni Merchandise

Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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



Have a Favorite Professor? Have a Favorite Professor?

Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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



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

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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.



Chancellor’s Associates Named Chancellor’s Associates Named

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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.



Notable Alumni Notable Alumni

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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.



Treasures of Tanzania Treasures of Tanzania

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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



Homecoming 2009 Homecoming 2009

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

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



Send-off Parties Start School Off Right Send-off Parties Start School Off Right

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

Several UT alumni chapters sent students off in style to begin the school year.



Celebrating the Pride Celebrating the Pride

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

It’s the 140th anniversary of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band! Be a part of their celebration weekend, Nov. 6-7.