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Kick off UT Knoxville’s celebration of 50 years of African American achievement Kick off UT Knoxville’s celebration of 50 years of African American achievement

Jan 24th, 2011 • Category: Features

This year, UT Knoxville celebrates the 50th anniversary of the admission of its first African American undergraduate students, beginning with a kickoff celebration February 1.



Heroes of the Wild Heroes of the Wild

Dec 14th, 2010 • Category: Features

The Silent Heroes Foundation, established by UT alumna Dr. Hayley Adams (’01), aims to help conservation efforts for African gorillas and other endangered wildlife species.



Homecoming Preview: Successful Alumni Share Their UT Memories Homecoming Preview: Successful Alumni Share Their UT Memories

Nov 9th, 2010 • Category: Features

In the spirit of this weekend’s Homecoming celebration, alumni Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office of Health Reform, two-time Tony Award winner John Cullum, and McCormick & Company CEO Alan D. Wilson share memories of their time at UT Knoxville.



Have you been to Ray’s Place? Have you been to Ray’s Place?

Oct 11th, 2010 • Category: Features

Since 1987, Ray Mowery has operated Ray’s Place in South College, UT Knoxville’s oldest building, serving up great food and friendly service. Like the shop’s previous owners, Mowery is visually impaired, but he manages the business expertly while caring for each of the students that dines at his establishment.



Getting Up to Speed Getting Up to Speed

Sep 13th, 2010 • Category: Features

He overcame a missing ligament in his throwing arm, and now Robert Alan Dickey (’97) has developed a winning knuckleball as the starting pitcher for the New York Mets.



Ayres Hall at the Dawn of Two Centuries Ayres Hall at the Dawn of Two Centuries

Aug 18th, 2010 • Category: Features

The iconic building holds a storied history, starting with the dream of the university’s 12th president for a large, stately hall on the Hill to serve as the center of the campus.



Alumni Key in Campaign for Tennessee Alumni Key in Campaign for Tennessee

Jul 19th, 2010 • Category: Features

Every little bit helps to support the university’s mission—just ask Cindi Blair.



As Good as They Get As Good as They Get

Jun 11th, 2010 • Category: Features

Haywood Harris, who for nearly 50 years was a steadying voice in the UT Athletics Department, died on June 2 at his Knoxville home. He was 80.



Environment Preservation Is Our Biggest Priority, Gore Tells Graduates Environment Preservation Is Our Biggest Priority, Gore Tells Graduates

May 17th, 2010 • Category: Features

The days of The Graduate and its restless ennui are history—the newest crop of UT Knoxville alums must immediately set to work helping America address its “unfinished matters,” including global warming and a financial crisis.



Volunteers Rock the World! Are You Ready to Rock? Volunteers Rock the World! Are You Ready to Rock?

Apr 13th, 2010 • Category: Features

We hope you’re enjoying your spring issue of Torchbearer magazine. Explore the great stories of Volunteers in action, and share with us about your own community involvement.