Torchbearer: Illuminating the University of Tennessee Alumni

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Notable Alumni: Candace Parker (2008)

May 18th, 2009 • Category: Notable Alumni

Candace Parker (2008) plays for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and is considered one of the best NCAA women’s basketball players of all time. She was a number one draft pick and recently won an Olympic gold medal. In 2008 Parker was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year as well as the Most [...]



Volympians Volympians

Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Features

In the 2008 Summer Olympics, Tennessee Volunteers weren’t just orange. They were also gold and silver. Four current students and 12 former students participated in the games. Collectively, they brought home three gold and three silver medals.