UTK Student Life

We're gearing up for spring semester! How is your training going? We can't wait to see you soon. #Vollife

Staying on campus over the winter break? Many university offices and resources are open and available. Visit the link for specifics on using the Student Counseling Center, getting your wellness on with RecSports, visiting the Student Union, and more. bit.ly/49z8iY7

Thank you so much to everyone who chose to give during Big Orange Give! There are still a few hours to give yet today, and channels will continue to be open until 5 p.m. on Friday. We hope you'll consider supporting Vols this Big Orange Give! bit.ly/3CkPLlG

Today is Big Orange Give, a day to help us keep creating opportunities to lead, learn and serve for our students. We hope you will consider giving at bigorangegive.utk.edu/student-life

Mark your calendar for this year's Big Orange Give! This annual day of giving invites all of the UT community to give to support programs on campus.

It was a busy day on Rocky Top, but there’s always time for a Halloween edition of Milkshake Monday with our Vols! @UTKDOS @UTKStudentLife

I love the family engagement work we get to do to help ensure a better experience for our students. Great times last night in Nashville with some of our Vol families! @UTKDOS @UTKStudentLife

Today’s Courageous Conversations/Thoughtful Thursday session was a valuable opportunity for learning through the tension and challenge of difficult dialogue. The practice of civility doesn’t always have to be comfortable. @UTKDOS @UTKStudentLife

Appreciate @insidehighered capturing this experience that brings our entire @UTKStudentLife team together from over 20 departments for a welcome/welcome back event that increases student success, well-being, and belonging. insidehighered.com/news/student-s…

Vol is a Verb…even on a @Vol_Sports game day! Enjoyed a Big Orange Friday visit to Neyland with this @HaslamUT FYE class to chat about how we respect the game, the opponent, and each other whenever we cheer on our Vols. @UTKStudentLife @UTKDOS

Visited with our peer mentor team for @MSL_UTK’s Multicultural Mentoring Program. These incredible people balance their role as full-time students with investing meaningful time into nearly 30 first-year students! @UTKDOS @UTKStudentLife

Vols, over the past several days, our @UTKStudentLife team has been reaching out to students affected by Hurricane Helene and @UTIAg Extension is providing assistance for affected counties. Vols are asking what they can do. Find out ways you can help here: leadserve.utk.edu/service/relief…

Sometimes the necessary ingredients for helping students make it through midterms are enthusiastic support and a free Starbucks beverage from @UTKDOS. Feel Good Friday is always a great time to connect with students and learn about how their lives are going! @UTKStudentLife

The semester is already flying by and everyday with our students is a reminder that it’s great to be a Tennessee Vol! @UTKDOS @UTKStudentLife

Enjoyed the visit with @utksga student senate this evening to say hello and thanks for their leadership. Appreciate too, that we have two student leaders - Senators McClurkin and Detre - serving from @utk_future! @UTKDOS @UTKStudentLife

.@UTKStudentLife is doing whatever it takes to provide opportunities for all students to learn, lead, and serve. Here are just a few highlights from the past year shared at our State of the Division gathering this morning. As we often say, “we’re just getting started”. Onward!

UT Knoxville’s Tennessee Saturday Night was a hit! Over 6,000 students enjoyed live music, interactive games, and a stunning drone show. VP Frank Cuevas said it’s all about helping students find their home on Rocky Top. Read more: bit.ly/3YVB2H9 🔥🎇 #UTK #VFL

🌟 Exciting news at UT Knoxville! We’ve launched the Center for Basic Needs and the Center for Student Advocacy to boost student support. From the Big Orange Pantry to Milkshake Mondays, we’re here to help students thrive! #UTK #StudentSupport 🌟 bit.ly/4fQFzRk

@dr_byronhughes We wholeheartedly agree! The Vols that serve as RAs on our campus are impacting the student experience in extraordinary ways 🍊

As a former RA I agree! It can have a significant (an unexpected) impact on your life's trajectory - and the experience of the students served. It certainly did for this Dean of Students.

Half way through move-in week, and the Vol Family energy is still pretty high. Every family’s story about their journey to Rocky Top has been inspiring to hear! @UTKDOS @UTKStudentLife