Announcements

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…
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…
What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Student

Lyndsey Summers From learning how to live with a roommate, to learning how to manage time without a parent’s guidance—the first year of college is an entirely foreign experience for some students. As I wrap up my third year at Rocky Top, I have been reflecting on some things I’ve learned since my first day…
Student Union’s Student Employment Program Recognized with NASPA Excellence Award

The Student Union’s student employment program has been recognized by NASPA for its outstanding contribution to student development and success. Receiving a Silver Excellence Award in the Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Activities, Student Union, and related category, the student employment program is designed to foster holistic growth in students by equipping them with…
Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life Hosts Annual Greek Gala Celebrating Community

The Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life (OSFL) hosted the annual Greek Gala on October 11, 2024, and brought together students, faculty, and community members to celebrate the community fostered by current student leaders, advisors, campus partners, and alumni. The event celebrated distinguished inductees into the Sorority and Fraternity Life Alumni Hall of Fame, which…
Cuevas Named a NASPA Pillar of the Profession

Frank Cuevas, vice chancellor for Student Life at UT, has been named as one of NASPA’s 2025 Pillars of the Profession. This award, one of the NASPA Foundation’s highest honors, recognizes exceptional members of the student affairs and higher education community for their work and contributions to the field. NASPA’s award honors individuals who have…
Student Life announces two new centers to enhance student support

The Division of Student Life has reimagined student support by launching the Center for Basic Needs and the Center for Student Advocacy. The Center for Basic Needs provides comprehensive resources and support to meet students’ essential needs. Programs and services supported by the Center for Basic Needs include the Big Orange Pantry, the Vols Swipe…
Two Student Life Offices Host Inaugural Summit

UT’s Division of Student Life will host 180 campus-based fraternity and sorority life and conduct professionals along with international and national fraternity and sorority life headquarters staff for the first-ever SEC and Friends Summit. All 18 SEC and Friends schools will also be represented among attendees. Organized by the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life…
Dining Hacks for Students

Whether you have a meal plan or not, there are tons of different places to eat on-campus. There are also some hidden “hacks” to the dining world at UT that you might not know about! There are options across campus to fit everyone’s dietary preferences including multiple large dining halls as well as some retail…