University of Tennessee College Scholars Program

08/23/2026

College Connect was a huge success and a fun time the Friday before the start of fall semester. Our College Scholars students tabled at the event and had roughly 60 incoming first year students sign up for more information about our amazing program (and we've already reached out to them!). MANY thanks to Ranya, Mackenzie, and Lauren for talking with all the students who approached our table!

08/18/2026

First weekly seminar for College Scholars and Fall 2026! We got our new hats over the summer!

07/13/2026

Congratulations to recent College Scholars graduate Perri Mahfouz on her Fulbright! Have a great time in Sweden, Perri!

Nine recent alumni of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have received Fulbright U.S. Student Grants for the 2026-27 academic year.

06/23/2026

The College Scholars program is excited to welcome Lauren Johnson. Lauren's planned program of study is "Abnormal Neuropathology in Forensic, Legal, and Public Health Contexts". We look forward to working with you, Lauren - congratulations!

05/21/2026

Wonderful write-up on College Scholar graduate Bella Thomas-Wilson's program of study in the University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences 'Dialogue'.

Bella Thomas-Wilson curated professional skills to carry her personalized Volunteer light forward. Bella Thomas-Wilson’s lifelong fascination with storytelling in visual and performing arts inspired her to create her own unique major through UT’s College Scholars Program: “Public Art and Media...

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our graduating seniors! We cannot wait to see the amazing things this group of College Scholars alumni will do. A Fulbright Awardee and a Torchbearer in the mix!

05/06/2026

The College Scholars Honors Program of the University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences is excited to welcome Grace Hany to the program. Grace's proposed program of study is "Nutritional Advocacy in the Healthcare System". We look forward to working with you, Grace!

04/16/2026

The College Scholars Honors Program is excited to welcome Anna Floyd. Anna's planned program of study is "Behavioral Economics and Decision Science". Welcome, Anna - we look forward to working with you!

04/01/2026

The College Scholars Honors Program is excited to announce that College Scholar Jai Mehta was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship. These are extremely prestigious and competitive STEM based awards. Congratulations, Jai!

Two University of Tennessee, Knoxville, juniors have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.