Jake Vest (2004) is a former nationally syndicated cartoonist (That’s Jake), writer, and columnist for the Orlando Sentinel. He did his UT coursework between 1969 and 1973.

Carl Wolfson (1975) is a comedian. His television credits include appearances on the Merv Griffin Show, An Evening at the Improv, Thicke of the Night, The Goodtime Cafe, The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers, The Late Show Starring Ross Shafer, Showtime Comedy Club Network, and Comedy Express.

Ann Tanner Taylor (1958) is a newscaster for National Public Radio.

Cheryl Lynn Studer attended UT in Knoxville from 1975 to 1979. She is an internationally known soprano. She has sung in the world’s most prestigious opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera in New York and La Scala.

Vince Staten (1973) has written several books of humor.

Dave Ramsey (1982) is the host of the nationally syndicated Dave Ramsey Show and author of Financial Peace.

Park Overall is an actress who attended UT in Knoxville in 1976 and 1983. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the television series Empty Nest. She has also appeared in films.

Kenneth “Keith” Olsen (1980) has performed 67 major operatic roles and given 700 performances worldwide. He is a principal singer with Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.

Benita Fitzgerald Mosley (1984) won the Olympic gold medal in 100-meter hurdles in 1984. She was an All-America and NCAA champion. She is president of Women in Cable and Telecommunications.

Phillip W. Moffitt (1968, 1970) is the former editor-in-chief of Esquire Magazine. He is founder and president of the Life Balance Institute.