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The Office for Campus Culture and Community enhances the Volunteer experience by fostering a supportive campus culture where Vol is a Verb.

We help students develop a sense of belonging, investing in their personal growth and development, helping shape them into well-rounded, globally engaged leaders.

The Division of Student Life has established the Office for Campus Culture and Community to foster a supportive and connected community for all undergraduate and graduate students. This office brings together some initiatives previously led by the Pride Center and Multicultural Student Life under a new and expanded range of services.

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Leadership Development & Holistic Support

Expands access to campus resources, support systems, and programs tailored to individualized success needs as students find their own place as part of the larger Volunteer community.

A large group of students playfully smoosh together on a picnic blanket in the HSS Plaza while many other students play games on the lawn behind them.

Community Engagement & Responsibility

Encouraging active participation in campus life, fostering community engagement, and instilling a sense of shared responsibility among all students so they can thrive and achieve success.

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Connection & Campus Collaboration

Strengthen relationships across campus through deliberate collaborative partnerships and programming that equip a student’s personal development, civic responsibility, and community awareness.


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Office for Campus Culture & Community Locations

Frieson Black Cultural Center

1800 Melrose Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996

Visit the Frieson Black Cultural Center

Pride Center at the Student Union

1502 Cumberland Ave., Suite 373
Knoxville, TN 37996

Visit the Pride Center