Volunteer Stories

The Volunteer spirit in action

CONNECTION

Vols listen and learn from one another, and step forward together.

Rods, Reels, and Rivers

A student organization gives students opportunities to get outside, serve others, and catch fish.

Learning to Lead and Serve

Students explore their leadership potential through the Volunteer Impact Academy.

An Attainable Future

A financially accessible education is within reach at UT.

A Team Approach to Academic Success

Vol Success Teams provide students with the support they need.

Experiences That Make Volunteers

From the moment students first arrive on campus, the Jones Center for Leadership and Service provides them with the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than themselves.

Bringing History to Life

Jack Neely (’81) has a passion for educating people about UT’s history and that of its hometown, Knoxville.

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DISCOVERY

Vols roll up their sleeves and take learning far beyond the classroom walls.

Advancing UT’s Innovation Ecosystem

UT Researcher Dayakar Penumadu is refining the materials of the future.

Predicting the Future

A scholarship opportunity allows first-generation student Alexis Moreno (’21) to write a new story.

Keeping Everyone Healthy

Veterinary public health students learn about the ways humans, animals, and the environment are all interconnected.

A Passion for Service Yields Honors

Maya Bian’s interdisciplinary work in global health took her to China, where she researched the thesis that led to an international research award.

A Life-Changing Partnership

Frances Garcia is one of countless UT students who have benefited from UT’s partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Connecting Dreams with Opportunity

Looking to make his mark, transfer student and first-generation college graduate KoJak Wells (’20) went from the stock room to a Fortune 500 company.

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Vols find growth and opportunity in lighting the way for others—on campus and around the world.