Beth Davis
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What’s Open on Campus?
You may be away from campus during winter break, but Rocky Top is still open and eagerly awaiting your return. Outside of official administrative holidays and closings, many student support services offered by the university are still available throughout December and January. Here’s a roundup of what’s open on campus. Student Union December hours for the…
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Top Study Spots on Campus That are Not in the Library
Studying is an essential part of college and requires a lot of time and concentration. It’s important to find a place free of distractions that allows you to think clearly. While library locations like Hodges or Pendergrass are a great place to start, there are dozens of other locations on and around campus that can…
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Developing Soft Skills for Staff through the Student Conduct Process
At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the purpose of Student Conduct and Community Standards is to develop student integrity and accountability through an educational, consistent, and equitable conduct process. Throughout this process, students have a fundamental right to a university-trained advisor who can help them understand the conduct process and make informed choices that are…
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How Blackthorn Event Management Streamlined Program Assessment
Dianna Foulke, Associate Director, Center for Student Engagement As any higher education professional knows, the ability to effectively share the impact of our work for the students we serve is critical not only to our ability to continue that work, but to grow and improve it over time. When the staff in the Center for…
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A Touchdown for Student Ticketing: Student Life and Athletics Partnership Helps More Students Experience Neyland
102,000 screaming fans in orange and white. The Pride of the Southland Marching Band playing Rocky Top. A host of student-athletes running through the Power T. Fireworks, flyovers, Tennessee Walking Horses, and cheerleaders. Nothing quite describes the energy and explosiveness of Neyland Stadium on game day when the Tennessee Volunteers take Shields-Watkins Field. Cheering for…
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Cultivating Leadership through Collaboration: Ignite Program Partners with Colleges and Departments
Blakley O’Brien, Student Intern with the Jones Center for Leadership and Service Marked by long-standing traditions in its decades of service to Volunteers, the Ignite program strives to develop leadership skills and cultivate community engagement. The Jones Center for Leadership and Service champions the program’s continued evolution and growth through sustainable partnerships with academic colleges…
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New Vol Retreat Space Embodies Commitment to Student Well-being
A new space where students can relax and refresh is now available in the heart of campus. Vol Retreat is an oasis for calm, well-being, and tranquility in the space of the former Art Gallery in the Student Union. Officially opened on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, the new space has welcomed…
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Room Where It Happens
We are a university on the rise. UT is experiencing record success and there has never been a better time to be a Volunteer. Amid that backdrop, I have had the incredible honor of leading the Division of Student Life through a season of rapid growth, expansion, and ascent the past few years. With 91.9%…
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There’s a Student Organization for Every Vol
As you get into the swing of spring semester, there’s never been a better time to get more involved on campus while making new friends and trying new things! With hundreds of clubs to choose from, there truly is a place for everyone on Rocky Top. Take a look at some of the many organizations…