Student Experience Stories
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From UT Student to University President, Alisa White Honored as Distinguished Alumna
When Alisa White first returned to Tennessee after working in Georgia and Texas, she wasn’t planning a career in higher education leadership. …
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From Networking to the Next Step: How CCI Trips Opened Doors for Two Alumni
For some students, the idea of attending a networking event can be intimidating. Walking into a room full of professionals,…
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Building Community from Day One: Inside CCI’s Nexus LLC
The first year of college can be nerve-racking for many students, particularly first-generation college students and those coming from out…
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Land Grant Films to Host Free Public Screening of ‘The Library That Dolly Built’
In honor of the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Land Grant Films will host a free public screening of…
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Beyond Basketball: Student-Led Documentary Reveals the Untold Story Behind UT Basketball Legend Rick Barnes
In adjunct lecturer Isaac Fowler’s sports documentary course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students stepped into a process that…
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Tombras School Hosts Inaugural Showcase Highlighting Student Work, Faculty Research, and Industry Connections
The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations welcomed more than 100 students, alumni, faculty, and community partners to its…
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Vols Voices: The History and Impact of the Charles J. McClung Speech Contest
Caption: Overall winner of the spring 2026 Charles J. McClung Speech Contest, Ariel Soudry, delivers his speech, The Great Emu…
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Graduating Communication Studies Senior Sydney Eyerly Turned Student Opportunities Into a Purpose-Driven Path
As the outgoing president of the Communications Club—a role she’s held for the past three years— one would never know that graduating senior…
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From Classroom to Career: Jonah Freedman Builds a Brand on and off the Track
As graduation approaches, Jonah Freedman reflects on a college experience defined by momentum both in the classroom and on the…