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Get the Kids InVOLved Get the Kids InVOLved

Oct 6th, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

Alumni chapter events are a great way to get the whole family into the UT spirit.  Chapters in Missouri, Georgia, and Tennessee are hosting family and children’s outings perfect for your entire Vol clan.



Student Alumni Associates adviser wins national award Student Alumni Associates adviser wins national award

Aug 17th, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

After winning the best regional sponsor award four times, UT’s Student Alumni Associates adviser Mary Holtman-Reed (’68) won the national Outstanding Adviser Award during the Affiliated Student Advancement Programs national conference.



Chow Down with TN Chapters Chow Down with TN Chapters

Jul 18th, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

The Davidson County and Knox County alumni chapters invite local alumni to reconnect and enjoy summer food.



UT Alumni ‘Teach For America’ UT Alumni ‘Teach For America’

Jul 18th, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

As their undergraduate careers drew to an end, three UT Knoxville students knew they wanted to give back in some way. They decided to join Teach For America, an organization that recruits top college graduates to expand opportunity for children in low-income areas.



At 65, Alum Wins Ultracycling World Cup At 65, Alum Wins Ultracycling World Cup

Jul 18th, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

All the challenges in the world couldn’t stop 65-year-old Gerry Eddlemon (’69, ’74) from earning the title of 2010 World Cup of Ultracycling Marathon Champion.



Auction and golf tourney benefit Alex Haley Scholarship Auction and golf tourney benefit Alex Haley Scholarship

Jun 21st, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

The Millennium Focus Committee and the UT Knoxville offices of Alumni Affairs and Student Affairs hosted a weekend of events in May to support the Alex Haley Scholarship Fund.



2011 grad releases jazz album recorded in France 2011 grad releases jazz album recorded in France

Jun 21st, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

Keith Brown, a 2011 School of Music graduate, released his first jazz album, Sweet and Lovely, with the French label Spacetime Records in April.



People Loving People: UT Alumni Nonprofit Helps Those in Need People Loving People: UT Alumni Nonprofit Helps Those in Need

Jun 21st, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

Mark DeWitte and Blaine Jones met in eighth grade and stayed friends through high school and college. The men—both UT Knoxville alumni—have put their friendship and faith into action, starting a nonprofit organization to help the less-fortunate in Rogersville, Tennessee.



Dine with us and learn about exciting trips for 2012 Dine with us and learn about exciting trips for 2012

May 17th, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

Alumni and friends are invited to join us for dinner on July 15, when the UT Alumni Association unveils the 2012 alumni tour offerings. Learn more about international and domestic trips, as well as a month-long trip to Ecuador.



A Supreme Appointment A Supreme Appointment

May 17th, 2011 • Category: Alumni News

Sarah Keeton Campbell (A&S, ’04) has been selected to serve as a clerk for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Campbell will clerk for Alito for one court term, starting in July.