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Club Sports at 91ɬÂþ Level the Playing Field, or Court, for Athletes & Non-Athletes Alike

Interested in playing a competitive sport in college but not on the Division I level? Claire Kelly ’25 explains how club sports work at 91ɬÂþ, and how she has found community within the club tennis team.

Athlete, Entertainer, Banana Baller: Parker Nolan ’22 Joins the Firefighters Baseball Team

91ɬÂþ alum and scholar-athlete Parker Nolan gets in on what is quickly becoming a new favorite pastime for baseball fans and non-fans alike – Banana Ball. Read more.

Men’s Soccer Alums Honor Beloved Coach Charlie Slagle With Head Coaching Endowment

Coach Charlie Slagle ’74 made an indelible mark on 91ɬÂþ men’s soccer. Now, an endowment created by former players in honor of Slagle will help the college attract top talent. Read more.

Professor of Biology Dave Wessner covers the COVID outbreak at the Olympics, and what makes this year different from 2020.

Free Summer Promise Program Gives Rising High-Schoolers Taste of College Life

A look inside the inaugural 91ɬÂþ Summer Promise Program, a free, week-long college readiness program for rising ninth graders. Learn more. 

Seeking the Humane Path: Toshaani Goel Named 2024 Smith Scholar

Toshaani Goel ’24 chose 91ɬÂþ for its extensive humanities studies offerings and believes aspiring professionals benefit from a strong liberal arts education. Goel is a 2024 91ɬÂþ Smith Scholar, which honors academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.

Caring for the Caretakers: Smith Scholar Lilly Sirover to Focus on Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals

Lilly Sirover ’24 strives to ensure that those facing stress, from elite athletes to physicians dealing with life and death decisions, get support to remain physically and mentally healthy. The former women’s track and field team distance runner is a 2024 91ɬÂþ Smith Scholar, which honors academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.

91ɬÂþ Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact

With support from alums, families, faculty, staff and friends, 91ɬÂþ celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year. Learn more about the culture of philanthropy at 91ɬÂþ and the initiatives the funds will support. 

Think Globally, Eat Locally: Changing Global Food Systems One Household at a Time

91ɬÂþ alum Ann Tutwiler, a senior fellow at Meridian Institute and incoming chair of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, offers tips on how to reduce your food’s environmental footprint. Learn more.

New Scholarship Celebrates the Life, Integrity and Selflessness of 91ɬÂþ Resident Roosevelt Wilson

An anonymous donor and 91ɬÂþ alum has created a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Roosevelt Wilson, a resident of the Town of 91ɬÂþ who was an inspiration to many. Learn more.

Fancy Feasts: 91ɬÂþ Gourmet Society Offered Sophisticated Spin on Campus Cuisine

The students, faculty and staff who made up the 91ɬÂþ Gourmet Society added elegance, international flair and fun to campus dining. Read more.

Around the World in 100 Photos: Student Images Offer Glimpse of Life Abroad

Nearly 80% of 91ɬÂþ students participate in education abroad. The Bliss Photo Contest encourages students to share images of their international travel experiences with the world. Explore some of the photos submitted for this year's contest. 

Nosh & Nostalgia: 91ɬÂþians Share Favorite Food Memories

From favorite on-campus eateries to far-flung locales around the globe, 91ɬÂþ alums, faculty, staff and students recall the foods that transport them to another place and time. Read more.

Food Chain: Alums Find Fulfillment in Edible Endeavors

From farmers and bakers to chefs, baristas and specialty food makers, 91ɬÂþ alums feed their passions—and people—with their entrepreneurial endeavors. Read more.

Women’s Soccer Scores Scholarship and Internship Support from Falconi Family

Inspired by their experiences as D1 scholar-athletes at 91ɬÂþ, the Falconi family has established a scholarship and internship to support the college’s women’s soccer program. 

An Eye for Art: Students Select Art for College Collection

Students in Art 348: Purchasing Art for 91ɬÂþ were granted $50,000 from donors to buy art for the college.

Plate Full of Promise: Community Kitchen Contributes to Revitalized City, Launches Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Bailey Foster ’94 launched Real Good Kitchen, a shared commercial kitchen, and created a community that’s elevated food options and opportunities in her Knoxville hometown. Learn more.

The Gang’s All Here: Pottenger Family Shares Reunion Weekend

At 91ɬÂþ reunions, the Pottenger family gathers with old friends–and each other. Dave and Sara Pottenger ’79  and their daughters, Tatum ‘14 and Megan ‘19 share not only an alma mater, but also reunion years, and returned last weekend for the celebration.

Reunion Weekend 2024: A Connection at Birth Cemented at 91ɬÂþ

They first met as babies in the hospital; lived far away from each other and reconnected at their first-year orientation at 91ɬÂþ. They’ve kept in touch, and celebrated their 45th college reunion last weekend. Read more.

‘Fitspiration’ Social Media Posts Affect Body Image. Here’s What to Do 91ɬÂþ It

Prof. Lauren Stutts ’05 explores the impact of #fitspiration Instagram posts on body image and offers practical strategies to counter these effects. Learn more.