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Baker Center
Offering a blend of student and public programs focused on energy, global security, and leadership and governance
Learn more about Baker CenterBusiness Education for Talented Students (BETS)
For high school students from under-represented and underserved backgrounds
Learn more about Business Education for Talented Students (BETS)Center for Sport, Peace, and Society
Using sport to change lives, communities, and the world through teaching, research, and service
Learn more about Center for Sport, Peace, and SocietyCenter for Transportation Research
Research, planning, economic forecasting, and continuing education for agencies, businesses, and industry
Learn more about Center for Transportation ResearchEngineers Day
Prospective students compete, watch demos, and meet faculty and engineering majors.
Learn more about Engineers DayExperience Learning
Enhancing the student experience through civic engagement, real-world problem solving, and critical reflection
Learn more about Experience LearningIgnite
Incoming students learn UT traditions, discover leadership potential, and meet other new students and leaders.
Learn more about IgniteJones Center for Leadership and Service
Educate and engage all students to lead and serve the global community
Learn more about Jones Center for Leadership and ServicePeace Corps
Volunteer to serve in an overseas community for twenty-seven months
Learn more about Peace CorpsPre-College Programs in Engineering
Residential programs introducing middle and high school students to engineering
Learn more about Pre-College Programs in EngineeringPrecious Prints Project
Developed to comfort grieving families who have suffered the loss of their child
Learn more about Precious Prints ProjectService-Learning
Engaging students in meaningful, relevant service with a community partner
Learn more about Service-LearningTennessee 4-H Programs
A collection of programs that guide young people in STEM studies, health, mentoring, and leadership
Learn more about Tennessee 4-H ProgramsTennessee Partnership for Ongoing Parental Support
Helping the children of incarcerated parents and empowering parental support
Learn more about Tennessee Partnership for Ongoing Parental SupportTennessee Water Resources Research Center
Improving water quality with projects, outreach, education, training, and community empowerment
Learn more about Tennessee Water Resources Research CenterThe New V.O.L. Experience
Welcoming our new undergraduate students is a hybrid experience this year, spanning virtual advising, orientation, and Welcome Week.
Learn more about The New V.O.L. ExperienceUT Habitat for Humanity
Helping Knoxville families have decent, safe, affordable places to live
Learn more about UT Habitat for HumanityVeterinary Summer Experience
High school students work in a local veterinary practice and then spend a week at UT.
Learn more about Veterinary Summer ExperienceVine School Health Center
Helping uninsured Knox County students and those with difficulty accessing health care
Learn more about Vine School Health CenterVOLbreaks
Students travel to new areas and collaborate to meet community needs.
Learn more about VOLbreaksVolCorps Program
Programs include ambassadors, diversity recruitment, and prospective athletes
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