Leadership & Engagement

Listen. Learn. Lead. Week on Rocky Top

UT has just concluded its fifth semiannual Listen. Learn. Lead. Week on March 19. With collaboration from several departments and divisions, the university planned and hosted a multitude of events that served to enhance the ability of students, faculty, and staff to hear differing perspectives, learn from others, and lead courageously. Offering a variety of…
Student Volunteers Serve Knoxville Community for 25th Year of MLK Days of Service

From January 26 to February 27, the Jones Center for Leadership served as a catalyst for connecting students with local organizations to positively impact the community through volunteer work, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of social change. During the month-long event, 691 UT students, faculty, or staff volunteered with 23 community partner organizations…
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…
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…