Advancement

The UT College of Social Work (UTCSW) welcomes Amber Edrington as the college’s new Senior Director of Advancement. Edrington is a two-time graduate of the College of Social Work and has worked since 2020 for Junior Achievement of East Tennessee, where she helped grow the organization’s total budget by more than 50 percent. Her experience…

There’s a story behind the William Steven Inklebarger Scholarship. It’s a story of courage and determination and the power of education to change lives. Above all, it is the story of a family’s legacy and their proud tradition of service. The scholarship is named for Captain William Steven Inklebarger (BS ’75), who attended UT on…

As a child, two things were clear to Dona Diftler. She wanted to be a counselor, to make a difference in people’s lives. And she enjoyed giving gifts more than she liked receiving them. “One of the things I learned from my family was the importance of giving – to be there for others who…