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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…
Finding the Volunteer Experience She Thought She Missed

When Sarah Carmichael signed up for a VOLbreaks trip to serve in Memphis, Tennessee, she had no idea that the other students she would meet and the conversations she would have would change the course of her Volunteer experience. VOLbreaks is a program operated by the Jones Center for Leadership and Service at UT that…
Each Sorority and Fraternity Life Council Represented in 2023 Torchbearer Class

At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the highest honor a graduating senior can receive is to be named a Torchbearer. Since 1968, the Torchbearer has been a symbol of the university’s Volunteer Creed, which states “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others.” This year, for the first time in Torchbearer…
Set Yourself Up for Success

The new spring semester offers a fresh start for students to set themselves up for academic success. As you settle into courses and adjust to a new schedule, check out these tips: Plan Ahead A great way to stay organized is to download your course syllabus and make notes of important dates and deadlines for…
Be a Part of a Team with RecSports

If you’ve been looking to jumpstart, continue a fitness journey, and find your community, you have to check out RecSports! RecSports has several programs for you to get involved in including fitness classes, aquatics, intramurals, outdoor pursuits, and sports clubs. Intramural Sports Wiffleball, football, cornhole, and ultimate frisbee are just a few of the many…
Your UTK Bucket List

Cecilia Demoski ’23 The start of a new semester can be filled with new things to try, as well as a lot of firsts. Everything will be new and exciting, and maybe even a little nerve-racking during this time of transition. If it’s your first or even your fourth year here at UT, there are…
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…
Meet the Greeks: Multicultural Greek Council & National Pan-Hellenic Council

The start of the spring semester could be the start of life-long friendships and connections! Intake for Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) chapters will begin soon. Multicultural Greek Council The MGC is composed of six culturally-based sororities and fraternities across campus. The council is united by its aspirations to increase awareness…
Things I Wish I Knew When I Was a Freshman

When you first arrive at UT, there can be a lot of questions and things to figure out, managing your first year may seem a little intimidating! From figuring the quickest route to classes to finding a student organization to join, there are a lot of different decisions to make during your first few weeks.…
Get to Know the Student Health Center

The Student Health Center (SHC) works to meet the acute healthcare needs of our students and provides high-quality primary healthcare to promote their health and well-being. SHC is located at 1800 Volunteer Boulevard in Knoxville, diagonally across from the “Rock” and is on the first floor. The SHC has appointments available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–4…