Center for Student Engagement

The Center for Student Engagement enriches the student experience through opportunities for personal growth, learning, belonging, and connection. The office supports over 550 registered student organizations and hosts over 100 events annually. Browse all student organizations in VOLink and learn more about involvement opportunities by visiting the Center for Student Engagement website. 

Clarence Brown Theatre

The Clarence Brown Theatre Company is the professional theatre in residence at UT working hand in hand with the Department of Theatre to produce live theatre. Together, they create work in three venues: the 550-seat Clarence Brown Theatre, the state-of-the-art and flexible Jenny Boyd Theatre, and the Lab Theatre, an intimate space dedicated to experimental and student-driven work. 

Jones Center for Leadership & Service

The Jones Center for Leadership and Service serves as UT’s clearinghouse for leadership and service, making visible the curricular and co-curricular pathways available to students across campus. The Jones Center coordinates opportunities for leader and leadership development, from its own programs to college-specific initiatives, community engagement, and volunteerism. The Jones Center also celebrates the outstanding leadership and service happening across UT through awards, scholarships, and recognition. Students are supported in finding the development opportunities and pathways that best fit their goals and interests. 

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

The McClung Museum is a place to explore, learn, and connect through free exhibitions, engaging programs, and special events. Each year, thousands of UT students and faculty participate in class visits, object-based learning, tours, guest lectures, and research using the museum’s collections. Students can also gain valuable professional experience through internships, student employment, the McClung Student Advisory Board, and other hands-on opportunities. The museum welcomes student organizations as a gathering space for meetings, programs, and special events. Learn more by visiting the McClung Museum website.

First-Year Experience

First-Year Experience, in partnership with the UT community, fosters student success by engaging students and families in the Volunteer Experience. Located in the Division of Student Success, our office provides students and families with meaningful experiences and communications in order to support the onboarding and transition of new students throughout their entire first year. Programs include New Vol Experience and First-Year Seminars.

Natalie L. Haslam College of Music

The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music hosts over 200 events each year, with most held in the beautiful Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall or the James R. Cox Auditorium. The events feature extremely talented students in recitals and various large and chamber ensembles, as well as our world-class faculty and guest artists and lecturers. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. View more event information and details by visiting the events page on our website. 

Additionally, all UT students are welcome to join our wide selection of ensembles in the college; students do not have to be music majors to participate. Many of our ensembles offer course credits. You can find more information on our ensemble information webpage. 

Student Union

The Student Union serves as a living room for campus bringing students, staff, faculty, and guests together to build community. Hosting more than 8,500 meetings and events a year, it is the primary location for student organization gatherings. The second and third floors offer relaxing and non-traditional study spaces, and a commuter and off-campus student lounge on the G3 level near VolBooks caters to students looking for a spot between classes to warm up their lunches. Many Student Life offices are located in the Student Union, including the Jones Center for Leadership and Service, the Center for Student Engagement, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life. There are also several tenants offering a variety of services including the VolShop, VolBooks, VolSnacks, and VolTech stores; eight campus dining retail outlets, UCopy, a game room, and a contract U.S. Post Office. 

Office of Advancement

The Advancement Division exists to empower our campus to dream. The division cultivates philanthropy, transforms students’ lives through private support, and nurtures alumni connections. The division includes Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Communications and Donor Experience, and Development efforts in academic, non-academic, and athletic units across campus. The Advancement Division works to change the lives of our students, grow the endowment, foster a strong culture of philanthropy, strengthen partnerships, and create meaningful relationships with our alumni. Learn more about programs, services, and initiatives at giving.utk.edu/about.