If you’ve never thought of a skillet as a work of art, you’ve probably never seen a Borough Furnace skillet. John Truex (’04) crafts each one from scrap iron in a furnace he designed himself.
Conrad Ricamora (’12) was still a student at UT when he found out he would be one of the stars of the critically acclaimed musical Here Lies Love in New York. And soon, the award-winning actor may be making his way to
your television.
Our responsibility as a land grant institution is to ensure that all of Tennessee’s best students can attend the state’s flagship research university. A number of new initiatives are now helping to open our doors even wider.
Orange is always in season! Wear your orange on Fridays and let everyone know why UT is so awesome. Remember, if you’re a Tennessee Vol, every Friday is Big Orange Friday.
orange [ôr-inj, är] -n. 1. big ideas and new breakthroughs 2. fresh, creative thinking 3. problem solving 4. tradition and pride –adj. a vibrant, energetic color
emanating from the University of Tennessee
Before the Orange and White game, 500 young alumni gathered on the Hill to share their UT stories with admitted applicants and their parents. Visit volsconnect.com for a photo gallery.
The first-ever Big Orange Family campaign
was a success, bringing the giving rate of faculty and staff up to 47 percent.
Visit the Office of Alumni Affairs online at volsconnect.com for information on upcoming events, ways to get involved, alumni programs, reunions, and more.
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