UT Knoxville Alumni

06/22/2026

Another reason to be proud to be a Vol! UT has launched K-Quantum, a bold new initiative designed to grow Tennessee's innovation economy and prepare the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers.

UT Knoxville is launching the Knoxville Quantum Accelerator to advance the region’s position as a leader in quantum technologies and systems.

06/21/2026

Rocky Top at sunset 🧡

06/20/2026

There's a new dog in the house! 🍊 Meet Smokey XII!
https://torchbearer.utk.edu/2026/05/12-facts-about-smokey-xii/

06/18/2026

Did you know? UT Libraries has digitized yearbooks and commencement programs, take a trip down memory lane and relive your Rocky Top days!

Commencement is upon us! Does it make you nostalgic for your own days at UT? Revisit those days by way of the UT Libraries’ digital collections. Digitized

06/17/2026

Because summer is more fun with Vols 🍊

Join us at one of our upcoming Student Send-Offs where we connect with our newest Vols and give them sage advice for life on Rocky Top!

Upcoming events ⬇️

🍊Friday, June 19 | Austin
🍊Saturday, June 20 | Houston
🍊Saturday, June 20 | Johnson City
🍊Thursday, June 25 | Memphis
🍊Saturday, June 27 | St. Louis

Full list & details: alumni.utk.edu/events

06/15/2026

Young alumni, we’re bringing Rocky Top to you! Join us at Vols in the City for a complimentary drink & fellowship with fellow Vols 🍊 Find your event ⬇️

📍 Nashville | June 17 | 5:30 p.m. CT
TailGate Brewery | Germantown

📍 Memphis | June 18 | 5:30 p.m. CT
Wiseacre Brewing Company

📍 Knoxville | June 25 | 5:30 p.m. ET
Yee-Haw Brewing Company

06/13/2026

Big Orange mail incoming! 📫

Help make new Vols first impression of Rocky Top unforgettable. Write six personalized notes to incoming students and receive an exclusive UT pennant to show off your Volunteer pride. 🧡

Sign up: https://alumni.utk.edu/welcome-a-vol/

06/12/2026

"Without donor support, I just wouldn't feel comfortable pursuing this as a career."

For flute performance major Rebecca Deal, scholarships have helped make performances, competitions, study abroad experiences, and a future in music possible.

Read her story and see the impact of donor generosity. 🎶

Flutist Rebecca Deal (Class of 2027) is making the most of her time at UT so that she graduates ready to transform the lives of others through music.

06/11/2026

FIFA World Cup 26 is helping drive new turfgrass research, and UT experts are at the center of the five-year project.

Explore the science and the team behind the work at utk.edu/turfgrass.

06/09/2026

Spotted, Tennessee orange 👀 What's the most random place you've ever seen a fellow Vol?