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Sixteen students have been named Gilman Scholars and awarded a collective $55,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Department of State to support studies or internships abroad. The program aims to expand study abroad opportunities for students from all academic fields and backgrounds, helping them develop skills essential to the nation’s security and economic prosperity.

Sixteen Students Earn Gilman Scholarships for International Study and Internships Sixteen UT students have received Gilman Scholarships from the U.S. Department of State to support their studies or internships abroad.

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, Melissa Cox, and shoutout to our top 10 participants on the leaderboard, who will each receive a VolShop gift card!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Family Appreciation Week—we loved celebrating our incredible Volunteer families all week long.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to stay engaged and connected with Rocky Top!

Happy Big Orange Friday, Vols! 🍊

We’re closing out Family Appreciation Week by celebrating that unmatched Volunteer spirit. Break out your orange, white, and checkerboard, whatever says Go Vols to your family!

📸 Share a photo of your family in your favorite Big Orange gear to earn leaderboard points.
🔥 Photos earn double points!

Thriving Thursday: Vols on the Rise 🍊

It’s Day 4 of Family Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating all the ways your student, and your family, are growing and thriving at UT. From getting involved to overcoming challenges and discovering new passions, every step of the journey matters.

💬 Share how your student or family has grown, embraced new opportunities, or found success at UT to earn leaderboard points.
📸 Add a photo for double points!

Let’s Talk Wellness Wednesday, Vols! 🧡🌱

As we reach the midpoint of Family Appreciation Week, we’re taking a moment to check in. How does your family support one another’s physical and mental well-being? From walks and workouts to game nights and meaningful conversations, it’s often the small moments that matter most.

🧡 Share how your family prioritizes wellness in the comments to earn leaderboard points.
📸 Add a photo for double points!
🔥 Every point brings your family closer to the grand prize.

It’s Tennessee Tuesday! 🍊

During Family Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the places across Tennessee that your family loves most, whether that’s the Smokies, Market Square, or another favorite spot.

📍 Comment your family’s favorite Tennessee destination to earn leaderboard points.
📸 Share a photo for double points.

Happy Memory Monday, Vols! 🍊

We’re kicking off Family Appreciation Week by celebrating the moments that make Rocky Top feel like home. From painting The Rock to game days in Neyland, every memory tells part of your Vol story.

📣 Share your favorite UT Knoxville memory in the comments to earn leaderboard points.
📸 Post a photo for double points!
🔥 Every point brings your family one step closer to the grand prize!

Take a break and join us for a round of virtual SINGO on Zoom to earn points towards the Fanily Appreciation Week leaderboard. SINGO is a musical twist on traditional bingo, where players listen to short song clips and mark off corresponding squares on their cards, aiming to get five in a row and shout "SINGO" to win.

Our first place winners will receive a mystery prize pack. To earn points toward the Family Appreciation Week Leaderboard, please register for SINGO using the same name as your Facebook profile if you plan to participate in the daily social media challenges.

• Tuesday, April 7th at noon (EST) on Zoom
• Friday, April 10th at noon (EST) on Zoom

🔗 Register now at tiny.utk.eduFAWSingo

Is your student traveling abroad soon and needs to schedule immunizations? They can call the nurse triage line to schedule an appointment at the Student Health Center Travel Clinic. The on-campus clinic can take care of all their health needs related to traveling!

Travel Clinic As part of their educational experience many students elect to travel abroad. Traveling in certain areas of the world may carry certain health risks. The Travel Clinic is a resource for students to…

Ken Landgren (’69) spent his undergraduate years studying physics, splitting his time between classes on the Hill and band practice in the music building. His love of both fields led him to the idea of a unique marching drill in which circles feed out from the center, creating a ripple effect. Today, the circle drill remains an iconic tradition of the Pride of the Southland.

Ken Landgren (’69) Combined Physics and Music to Create the Iconic Circle Drill UT alumnus Ken Landgren ’69 blended physics and music to design the Pride of the Southland Band’s iconic Circle Drill, a tradition still thrilling fans.