University of Tennessee College Scholars Program

10/15/2026

Many thanks to College Scholar Will Komada who talked recently in our weekly seminar series about his program of study: "Human Factors Engineering". We look forward to seeing the results of his work - great job, Will!

09/22/2026

We are excited to welcome Lilly-Grace McMullen to the College Scholars Honors Program. Her proposed program of study is "Cyber-Criminology". Congrats, Lilly-Grace - we look forward to working with you!

09/22/2026

Congratulations to College Scholars Greta Goss and Jai Mehta for being selected as Student Champions for the "It Takes a Volunteer UTK" fundraising campaign that launched last week!

09/14/2026

The College Scholars Honors Program is excited to welcome Anika Bhushan as a new College Scholar. Anika's program of study is entitled "Foundations of Human-Centered Health". Congratulations, Anika - we look forward to working with you on your program of study!

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!