Chancellor Donde Plowman

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In December 2021, I met Reese Quinlan at a prospective student event. Fast forward to May 2026, and she is now a proud ,...
05/27/2026

In December 2021, I met Reese Quinlan at a prospective student event. Fast forward to May 2026, and she is now a proud , a former student in our Leading with Courage class, and served as a student assistant for the course for the past two years. We will miss her on Rocky Top!

Torch Night is one of my favorite traditions on Rocky Top. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! I can't wait to see all...
05/14/2026

Torch Night is one of my favorite traditions on Rocky Top. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! I can't wait to see all the ways you will light the way for others, here and beyond.

Grateful for the last nine months with the fourth cohort of the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy. Proud of the impactful ...
05/07/2026

Grateful for the last nine months with the fourth cohort of the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy. Proud of the impactful work they’re doing across campus and excited to see how they will continue to lead, grow, and make a difference here on Rocky Top.

Welcoming Joan Cronan to our class, Leading with Courage, for our final meeting was a great way to end the semester. I a...
05/05/2026

Welcoming Joan Cronan to our class, Leading with Courage, for our final meeting was a great way to end the semester. I appreciate her passion, love, and commitment to , and I always enjoy hearing her share her leadership journey with our Vols.

Glad to celebrate our students, faculty, and staff who have stepped forward in leadership and service this year at the C...
04/29/2026

Glad to celebrate our students, faculty, and staff who have stepped forward in leadership and service this year at the Chancellor's Honors Banquet tonight. This evening is a powerful reminder of the passion and dedication that define our Vols and their impact on campus and beyond.

Our Vols had the opportunity to learn from Senator Lamar Alexander and Theotis Robinson, whose remarkable leadership jou...
04/27/2026

Our Vols had the opportunity to learn from Senator Lamar Alexander and Theotis Robinson, whose remarkable leadership journeys provided meaningful, real-world lessons in courage and principled leadership in our Leading with Courage class.

Glad to welcome my friend, Dr. , to . Enjoyed spending time together in thoughtful conversation with my leadership team....
04/27/2026

Glad to welcome my friend, Dr. , to . Enjoyed spending time together in thoughtful conversation with my leadership team. I'm excited to have him on Rocky Top today connecting with campus leaders.

Hearing Vols share their plans, ambitions, and next steps at Office Hours is always inspiring and energizing. The future...
04/24/2026

Hearing Vols share their plans, ambitions, and next steps at Office Hours is always inspiring and energizing. The future they’re building is already taking shape here on Rocky Top, & I am proud of their passion and ambition to make a difference in all they do.

Joined our incredible students and faculty at tonight’s Academic Honors Banquet. This celebration highlights the dedicat...
04/22/2026

Joined our incredible students and faculty at tonight’s Academic Honors Banquet. This celebration highlights the dedication, curiosity, and excellence that define our university community. Congratulations to all of our honorees.

Proud to stand alongside our Volunteers as we lead with purpose at the Vols Walk for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Tog...
04/21/2026

Proud to stand alongside our Volunteers as we lead with purpose at the Vols Walk for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Together, we’re building a campus culture rooted in respect, support, and accountability, where every voice is heard and every survivor is supported.

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