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With more than 36,000 students, it can feel like a daunting task for a student to find where they fit on campus at the University of Tennessee. But for first-year student Madi Rogers, her Volunteer experience has been filled with connection from the very beginning. Rogers signed up for a housing tour as a prospective…

At the Center for Student Engagement, students gain unique professional experiences that they can apply to their future careers. They also learn valuable transferable skills, such as negotiating with vendors and event planning. “One of the things that I have really loved through my time working in the Center for Student Engagement has been watching…

Genna began working in University Housing in the fall of 2019 during her freshman year. A close family friend had worked in housing before and helped her make a connection to an open position. Genna worked the front desk of the main University Housing office located in Magnolia Hall. Additionally, Genna also became involved as…

According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, while roughly half of America’s college students reported consuming alcohol in the past month roughly half did not. But for many students embarking on their university careers, consuming alcohol can feel like a rite of passage or perhaps something they need to do to…

In the 2022–2023 academic year, 10,836 students received care at the Student Health Center at a total of 26,452 appointments. The process for ensuring that every single one of those students receives the best care possible is an ongoing, self-monitored, and perpetual process. The Student Health Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health…

“Hi I’m Smokey, and I’m here to help!” In the corner of each page of the Big Orange Tix website, a cheerful virtual assistant—modeled after Tennessee’s beloved mascot—greets students, ready to assist with inquiries about student ticketing. The virtual assistant, affectionately referred to as Smokey bot, responds to student inquiries 24/7, including nights and weekends…

The third priority in the Division of Student Life’s strategic plan is to advance personal and professional growth of students and staff through exploration and innovation. In the spring of 2021, a new professional fellowship program was launched in the division to facilitate this goal. Now, with 19 fellows completing the program with success and…