College News and Initiatives
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250 Years of Independence
Activities throughout 2026 connect UT students and community to our nation’s living history in observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 1976: Knoxville Celebrates the American Bicentennial Sponsored by the Denbo Center for Humanities and the Arts, this exhibit looks at how Knoxville observed the US Bicentennial in 1976. Open through July…
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Purposeful Volunteer Connections
Blake Cantrell builds relationships throughout UT faculty and alumni circles to help deliver the arts and sciences advantage. Blake Cantrell took on the role of senior director of development in early 2026, overseeing advancement opportunities for all three divisions of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). He joined the college in March 2024 as…
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Big Orange Give
Vols support Vols during the Big Orange Give. UT’s 2025 Big Orange Give on Wednesday, November 5, is the university’s annual 24-hour online challenge for alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty, staff, and fans to show their support for Rocky Top. This year’s university goal is to raise $2.5 million, and our College of Arts and…