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Archives for the ‘Features’ Category

Celeb Spokesman Tailgates for Homecoming Celeb Spokesman Tailgates for Homecoming

Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Features

UT alumni and friends attending Party in the Park were greeted by very special guests (and experts at tailgating and tail-wagging, respectively) Jay Bush and Duke!



A Point of Pride A Point of Pride

Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Features

Alumni, friends, and supporters of UT’s Pride of the Southland Marching Band gathered over Homecoming weekend to celebrate 140 years of excellence.



We Rocked & Rolled the Memphis Tigers! We Rocked & Rolled the Memphis Tigers!

Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Features, Lead

The Vols played a great game against the Memphis Tigers on Nov. 7, and alumni had a beautiful day to enjoy Homecoming festivities and various reunions! Check out our wrap-up of the weekend’s events.



Rock ‘n’ Roll the Memphis Tigers! Rock ‘n’ Roll the Memphis Tigers!

Oct 12th, 2009 • Category: Features, Lead

We hope to see you in Knoxville as the Vols take on the University of Memphis for this year’s Homecoming, Nov. 7.



Best and Brightest Best and Brightest

Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Features

The Awards Committee of the Alumni Board of Directors has received nominations, reviewed applications, and selected a stellar group of alumni award recipients for 2009.



“Food for Thought” “Food for Thought”

Aug 11th, 2009 • Category: Features

The 2009 Alumni Summer College brought alumni and friends together to learn, make new friends, and eat great food!



Rock On! Rock On!

Jul 7th, 2009 • Category: Features

A UT icon is getting a new home—across the street from its current location. Learn more about the reason for the move, and the tradition that is “The Rock.”



Alumnus Gives Bill of Rights Copy to UT Libraries Alumnus Gives Bill of Rights Copy to UT Libraries

Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: Features

A winding road of theft, court battles, and controversy leads to the donation of a copy of the Bill of Rights to UT Libraries by alumnus Virgil Adams.



Hello, Dolly! Hello, Dolly!

May 11th, 2009 • Category: Features

Entertainment legend, philanthropist and East Tennessee native Dolly Parton received an honorary doctorate from UT during the College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony.



Chalk Up Another National Championship Chalk Up Another National Championship

Apr 6th, 2009 • Category: Features

Led by senior Sarah Bowman, last month the Lady Vols track and field team brought home their second indoor national championship of the past five years.