Give to UT Nursing
Impact Nursing Through Philanthropy
Our donors embody the Volunteer spirit by lighting the way for others and transforming lives through their generosity. At the College of Nursing, philanthropy fuels our mission to educate compassionate, skilled nurses and advance health for all. We look to our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community partners to give their time, talent, and treasure to support the next generation of Vol Nurses.
Your Gift Makes Possible:
- Recruiting and retaining top nursing faculty and researchers
- Scholarships for first-generation students
- Innovative clinical experiences and community health programs
- Cutting-edge simulation and technology for hands-on learning
When the Vol Nursing family gives as one, the impact is extraordinary. Every gift no matter the size moves the needle on student success, fuels innovation in care, and strengthens the future of the nursing profession.
What’s Your Passion?
Investments from our alumni, friends, and health care partners open doors for our students and strengthen the communities we serve. Your generosity helps prepare the next generation of nurses to lead, serve, and innovate in a rapidly changing health care landscape.
Faculty Support
Support our faculty as they educate future nurses, lead groundbreaking research, and shape the future of health care. Gifts can fund endowed professorships, research initiatives, or graduate research assistantships that advance our mission.
Leaving a Legacy
Leave a lasting impact on nursing education and practice through planned giving. Your legacy, through bequests, gift annuities, or beneficiary designations, will support generations of Vol Nurses who care for Tennessee and beyond.
Scholarships
Scholarships change lives. Whether you create an endowed fund or make an annual gift, your support allows students to focus on their studies, reduce financial burden, and thrive in the classroom, clinic, and community.
Be a Part of Nursing’s Future
As the College of Nursing grows with a new state-of-the-art building, expanded programs, and cutting-edge research your support helps us meet our strategic goals and respond to the health care needs of tomorrow. Giving to the College Fund for Nursing provides flexible support where it’s needed most.
Graduate Fellowships
Graduate fellowships empower our nursing scholars to pursue advanced research, contribute to evidence-based practice, and teach the next generation of nurses. These investments strengthen our academic excellence and research impact.
Join our Giving Society
The Dean’s Circle recognizes dedicated alumni and friends whose annual support helps the College of Nursing address its most strategic priorities. These generous donors provide the flexible funding our dean needs to respond to emerging opportunities, enhance student experiences, and advance the college’s mission to improve health for all.
Members of the Dean’s Circle contribute $1,000 or more within the fiscal year (July 1–June 30) and play a vital role in shaping the future of Vol Nursing.
To learn more about becoming a Dean’s Circle member, please contact the College of Nursing Advancement Office at 865-974-9787.