News from The Foundation
Kyle Hensley Named Vice Chancellor for Advancement at the University of Tennessee Southern
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 PULASKI, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Foundation has named Kyle Hensley as the next vice chancellor for advancement at
2025 UT Foundation President’s Award
The UTFI President’s Award is a highly prestigious award which recognizes outstanding achievements by advancement staff in applying creative concepts to improving performance, advancing fundraising

UT Foundation Surges Toward $3 Billion Decade Goal, Continues Growth in Advancement
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – July 14, 2025 – The University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) is celebrating a historic year, further accelerating its ambitious trajectory toward making

Melissa Berrett Named Vice President for Technology & Innovation and Chief Technology Officer at the University of Tennessee Foundation
June 30, 2025KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) has named Melissa Berrett as its new vice president for technology & innovation

University of Tennessee Foundation Continues Success, Elects Board Members
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Foundation Board of Directors held its annual meeting on June 13, 2025, in Knoxville, celebrating fundraising success and

University of Tennessee Foundation Announces Dr. Hawken Brackett as New Assistant Vice President of Prospect Development
KNOXVILLE, TN – April 28, 2025 – The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hawken Brackett as