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Transformed LG Laundry Lounge Creates Fun Atmosphere for Everyday Task

Thanks to a partnership with LG, every student’s least favorite task, doing their laundry, can now be a time to look forward to. When residents of Fred Brown Hall returned for the spring semester, they were met with a transformed “Laundry Lounge,” including state-of-the-art equipment and space to relax while they wait for their laundry…
Jones Center Celebrates 25 Years of MLK Days of Service: January 26 Through February 27

For 25 years, the Jones Center for Leadership and Service has connected students with local organizations to give back to the greater Knoxville community during MLK Jr. Days of Service. The multi-week service event works to recognize the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to community, bringing together Volunteers to serve…
Student Resources for Finals Week

As the days get shorter and the time spent at the library gets longer, the university offers several resources to support students’ well-being as they finish the semester. Whether you are in search of additional academic support to help you through final exams or mental health resources particularly through the winter months, the Division of…
Your Ticket to Knoxville: Creating Community Connections Through Student Ticket Program

When the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) set out to help students find spaces where they felt at home in the Knoxville community, they started with a simple idea: connection. Connection to the campus, connection to the community, and connection to moments that turn a place into a memory. That idea sparked what has become a…
Stewarding Resources: A Summer Camp Example with RecSports

For the past two summers, UT’s RecSports has hosted Kidcam Summer Camp during June, July, and August when facilities are less busy. As students travel home, study abroad, work summer jobs, complete internships, or are otherwise engaged in mostly off-campus activities, the department has pursued a fun and simple way to generate revenue. But the…
Sweet as Soda Pop: New Campaign Underscores Campus Amnesty Policy for Students

Written By: Megan Zimmerman, Intern, Student Life Communications In times of need, Vols help Vols. When a critical situation involves alcohol or other drugs, however, some students may find themselves unsure of how to handle the situation out of fear of potential repercussions. To support Vols in making the safest decisions for themselves and others, an…
The Right Care at the Right Time

In the fall of 2024, two UT department heads teamed up with lofty goals: reduce wait times for mental health services on campus, clarify the process for students and for referring faculty and staff, and bolster staff morale. And a year later, all of those goals have been achieved thanks to an internal change referred to…
Two Perspectives on Growing a Student Employment Program

Written By: Alison Ward, Associate Director, Student Union, and Amanda Griffiths, Assistant Director for Student Training and Engagement, Student Union Laying the Foundation The program fosters holistic student growth by equipping employees with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for their careers, while also fulfilling vital functions in the Student Union. Our program emphasizes competencies…
Beyond the Agenda: Mentoring the Leaders Behind the Titles

In his role as director, Todd Cox serves as the primary university advisor for Student Government Association and its elected officers. Cox shares his perspective about being an advisor to this group and what he’s learned about championing the Volunteer experience. From the outside, advising student government looks like a tangle of agendas, amendments, parliamentary…
Students Find Belonging Through Peer Mentoring Program

For new students arriving on campus for the first time, the sheer number of people, offices, and opportunities that make up UT can be overwhelming. But with the help and friendship of a peer mentor through Student Disability Services (SDS), new Vols registered with the office can have a kind and supportive welcome to campus and…