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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…
How to Get the Accommodations You Need

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is committed to ensuring that each student has the same opportunity to succeed during their time at UT, and Student Disability Services (SDS) is just one of the many departments working to support all Volunteers. Among the available services from SDS are note-taking software and services, documents in accessible formats, interpreting…
RecSports Staff Train Officials for the 2028 Olympics

The debut of flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics is a reflection of the growth of the sport across the country and world, including right here in Tennessee. As the world will tune in to watch the games, a Volunteer has been working behind the scenes to support the growth of the game. Carlos…
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…