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225th Anniversary

What began in 1794 as a small college in the Southwest Territory is now Tennessee’s flagship university and premier public research institution. For more than 225 years, Volunteers have been lighting the way for others, across Tennessee and throughout the world.

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The Volunteer Spirit

Volunteers—that’s who we are. Our unique character is built on our region’s history of showing up to serve. In our community, across the state, and around the world, our Volunteer family is changing lives for the better through our service work, educational excellence, and expertise.

Tyvi Small smiles as he talks to students in his office
Posted on June 12, 2019March 11, 2020

Walking in Your Shoes

When struggling first-generation students come to Vice Chancellor Tyvi Small for help, he understands their needs.

students shoveling during a service project
Posted on June 12, 2019March 11, 2020

Volunteer Leaders

In 2019, Clay Jones (’71) and his wife, Debbie, made a landmark gift in support of the university’s Center for Leadership and Service.

tattooed hands on a guitar
Posted on April 12, 2019February 23, 2021

Giving Voice

Alumna Anne Buckle (’11) is using her education to teach teen refugees to express themselves.

Alumna Emily Kraeske poses for a VOLbreaks project
Posted on April 12, 2019March 11, 2020

25 Years of Volunteers

Our students have made a difference in communities nationwide through the VOLbreaks program.

a graphic of an orange torch
Posted on April 11, 2019March 11, 2020

Alumni Volunteers

UT alumni live the Volunteer Creed: “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others.”

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a graphic of a white jersey with an orange power T logo
Posted on April 10, 2019March 11, 2020

Torchbearer Athletes

The title of Torchbearer is the highest honor UT bestows on select graduating seniors for their academic excellence and service to others. Take a look at a few of the athletes who have earned the honor.

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a UT student helps a camper in a canoe
Posted on April 10, 2018December 9, 2019

Camp Koinonia

For the 150 children  who have various disabilities and the 200 UT students who spend a week as counselors, Camp Koinonia is an experience that lasts a lifetime.

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