Leadership & Engagement

Caribbean Student Association President Highlights Caribbean Culture Through Art Exhibit

During April, a special art exhibit was hosted by the Office for Campus Culture and Community at the Frieson Black Cultural Center at the University of Tennessee. The exhibit was named Caribbean Currents with a theme of “Take Me Home” and featured cultural artifacts and student contributions along with musical and visual works from artists…
Translating Her Volunteer Experience into Student Advocacy

The lifelong dream of a University of Tennessee alumna has come to fruition at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, thanks in part to the work of UT’s Student Disability Services. As a PhD student at UT, Kaycee Bills was invited to become a member of Delta Alpha Pi, a national honor society for students with…
How to Lead, Serve, and Make an Impact at UT

It may be summer, but you’re probably already thinking about what your first year on campus will look like: what events you want to go to, finding the perfect spot to study, and how you want to get involved. If you’re looking to make an impact at UT and expand your leadership skills, there are…
Consider Joining a Sorority or Fraternity

Thinking of joining a sorority or fraternity? We’ve got your guide to success right here! Becoming a member of a Greek letter organization is an exciting opportunity that can help you find your community on campus. Membership in a fraternity or sorority offers students a unique opportunity to have a balanced college life with a…
A Vol’s Story of Finding Community through the Center for Student Engagement

When walking through the University of Tennessee’s bustling campus, most students will find themselves throughout the school year stopping at a handful of events. The Center for Student Engagement frequently hosts events in the Student Union, 21st Mortgage Plaza, or elsewhere on campus to bring students together and provide spaces for Vols to balance their…
Third Annual Pack to Give Back Supports Student Needs

At the University of Tennessee, being a Volunteer is a way of life. And no Student Life event highlights that more than the annual Pack to Give Back. Organized each year by the Office of the Dean of Students, this one-day event creates volunteer opportunities that support needs within the campus community. During Pack to…
Rocky Top Presidents Institute Enhances Student Leadership

Student leaders play a pivotal role on the campus community at the University of Tennessee. And through the Center for Student Engagement, students have opportunities to elevate their leadership and improve their skills while connecting with other student leaders. The Rocky Top Presidents Institute provides a space for these campus leaders to learn from various…
Leadership Knoxville Scholars Celebrates a Decade of Community Influence

One impactful Student Life program is celebrating ten years of leading students and building current and future world-changers. Leadership Knoxville Scholars is a leadership development and community immersion program. It is very selective with each cohort only accepting 25 students. During their two years in the program, students experience one-on-one mentorship with community leaders who…
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…