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The Black Alumni Council serves to support the UT community by working to maximize Black alumni participation in the life of the university.

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Big Orange Friday: Women in History Month Edition. 🧡

Phyllis Moore, Director of Alumni Programs, has been at UTK for 29 years. Phyllis says the best part of her job is “meeting and establishing relationships with alumni” 🍊

Mrs.Moore is a native Knoxvillian and graduated from Fulton High School. She developed an interest in accounting while working at a bank. In 1989 she graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a finance degree. 🍊

She is currently serving as the Southern Regional Director for Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. 🍊

Phyllis enjoys quilting, time spent with family and traveling.

We are so grateful for Mrs.Moore and her tireless contributions to our Vols! 🍊 taken in Knoxville, Tennessee by @utblackalumni

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Congratulations & welcome & welcome again to our alumni family! 🧡 We are especially proud of each and every one of you.

Special Big 🍊 congrats to our friend, Dr. Tyvi Small who will be one of the honored at the hooding ceremony this afternoon. We are thankful for his leadership and hard work. The University of Tennessee is a better place because of him.

Go Vols! 🍊 taken in University of Tennessee, Knoxville by @utblackalumni

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It’s the 8th of August! Guess who threw out the first pitch at the Knoxville Smokies game? 🧡 by @utblackalumni

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Happy Big Orange (First) Friday! 🍊

What a wonderful week catching up and engaging with our friend / alum Yoshi @gotb1796.

We wish you safe travels back to Japan and hope to see you again soon. 🧡

Go Vols! by @utblackalumni

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Questions asked, questions answered!

Misconceptions and Stereotypes Fall ‘26 for the win! 🧡 by @utblackalumni

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We are so glad you chose us! Happy Monday!

Go Vols! 🧡 by @utblackalumni

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Calling all Young Alumni! Vols in the City is HERE! Whether you’re new to your city or a longtime resident, these events are a perfect way to meet fellow Young Alumni and stay connected to UT. Join us this June
📍 Nashville — June 17 at TailGate Brewing (Germantown)
📍 Memphis — June 18 at Wiseacre Brewing (B.B King)
📍 Knoxville — June 25 at Yee-Haw Brewing by @utblackalumni

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Congrats to Dr. Claire Phelps (only the second black women at UTK to get a PhD in Nuclear Engineering) & the class of 2026! We are so vey proud of all of you 🎓

Go Vols, always! 🍊 by @utblackalumni

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Today is the day for Part 2 of the takeover of Talkin’ Tennessee with Yvonnca Podcast featuring David Landes and Dr. Tyvi Small.

Tune in, download and subscribe at 4:00 PM to hear a REAL conversation between two men who continue to be a blessing to this community through leadership, purpose and using their voices to inspire others.

This conversation is powerful, honest and needed. You do not want to miss it!!

✨The Cumberland House and @ladybachphotography

#talkintennesseewithyvonnca #podcast #explorepage #leadership #tennessee community davidlandes tyvismall realconversation podcasttakeover taken in The Cumberland House by @utblackalumni

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We hope to see you, April 11th & Go Vols, 🍊! by @utblackalumni

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Happy Weekend Vols! 🍊

Wednesday evening, Freshman Ayana Collins from Nigeria enjoyed the Bloom into Books event. Presented by Campus Culture and Community @utkcampusculture 📖

The book fair celebrated literacy, creativity, and community. The food, the Photo Booth by @turningknoxrental , and the 3-D printed bookmarks from @utklibraries also helped to make the evening engaging for everyone who attended. by @utblackalumni

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Hammocks, Homework, and Happiness the first weekend of Spring on campus.☀️

Go Vols, always. 🧡 by @utblackalumni

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