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Alumni and Friends

Being a Tennessee Volunteer is more than a degree. It’s a Big Orange family, united by rich traditions and inspired by the Volunteer spirit of leadership and service.  

UTCSW alumni are involved in enhancing the well-being of individuals in every sector of society. Our alumni work in hospitals and schools, lead nonprofit organizations, run therapeutic practices, and advocate as community organizers. The Alumni Council at the UTCSW was formed in the summer of 2021 to engage UTCSW alumni nationwide. The council has been instrumental in supporting the continuing education efforts of the UTCSW and engaging alumni in events across the state of Tennessee. We welcome any alumni to lend their voices and their social work expertise to help support the council’s efforts.

Alumni Spotlight

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Jennifer Trail, MSSW, LAPSW

Jen currently serves as the Assistant Director in the Office of Strategic Initiatives for the Tennessee Department of Health. She is a member of the Tennessee Public Health Association and a graduate of the Department of Health Commissioner’s Leadership Academy.

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Tianna Madison

US track and field Olympian Tianna Madison graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, online program.

Continuing Education

The College of Social Work frequently hosts affordable CEU events to help you meet requirements. Additionally, the CSW has postgraduate certificate programs to help you further your career.

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Alumni Resources

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Connect UT

Connect UT is a platform designed exclusively for UT System alumni, students, faculty, and staff that brings our campus communities together for personal and professional networking on a global scale. It is fully integrated with LinkedIn and sign-up takes less than a minute. Join this exclusive, secure network today and share the unique advantages of your affiliation with your campus and the UT System!

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Alumni Leadership Council

Welcome to the inaugural University of Tennessee College of Social Work Alumni Leadership Council! Click below to learn more about our inaugural class and how to get involved with the Council.

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Alumni Job Board

Are you looking for a job? Do you want to establish a new career in social work? Is your organization seeking qualified social work employees? Check out Handshake – UTK’s job-hosting platform.

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Tammy Modic


Advancement and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Office: 704A Stokely Management Center
Phone: (865) 974-0768
Email: tmodic@utk.edu