What This Story Is About
- UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced the “It Takes a Volunteer” campaign to raise over $3 billion for student scholarships, faculty support and campus facilities.
Why It Matters
- The funding is meant to keep UT competitive for admissions and faculty recruitment while reducing reliance on state funding for growth.
- The university will continue fundraising while moving forward with the 865 Neyland development and expanding flagship high school scholarship programs across the state.
For Context
- The announcement was made during Plowman’s eighth annual Flagship Address on Sept. 18, alongside the previously announced 865 Neyland district near campus.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman announced the launch of the “It Takes a Volunteer” fundraising campaign as part of her eighth annual Flagship Address on Sept. 18.
The campaign is aimed at raising more than $3 billion. Plowman said the money will go toward scholarships for students, support for faculty and new facilities.
“We need more scholarships. We are trying very hard to make it difficult for any Tennesseans saying no to our offer of admission here,” Plowman said…