Volunteer Stories

The Volunteer spirit in action

CONNECTION

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

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.

Churning Success at Cruze Farm

From cow’s milk on the farm to ice cream on Gay Street, an alumna-led business shows what it means to work hard and love harder.

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DISCOVERY

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

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.

Making Deep Impressions

UT’s nationally ranked graduate printmaking program produces artists, educators, and business owners who make outstanding impressions worldwide.

Quest for Fire Forensics

Deceptive arsons. Devastating wildfires. Deadly bombings. Authorities around the world turn to Professor David Icove for answers and training.

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

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