Development

Alumna Elaine Eberhart to lead College of Law fundraising efforts
September 28, 2022 1:38 pm
Elaine Eberhart has joined the University of Tennessee College of Law to serve as the senior director of advancement. Eberhart, a 1983 alumna of the College of Law, has more than 30 years of experience as a fundraiser and gift planner.

College of Law receives $3 million gift
November 17, 2021 1:32 pm
The University of Tennessee College of Law has received a $3 million gift from a long-time supporter and Chattanooga-based criminal and personal injury law firm partner.

University receives $1 million gift
February 22, 2021 9:24 am
A $1 million gift has been made to the University of Tennessee in the name of the Chattanooga-based law firm of Summers, Rufolo and Rodgers, P.C.

Distinguished Alumna Judge Pamela Reeves Dies
September 6, 2020 6:07 pm
The College of Law mourns the loss of Federal District Court Judge Pamela L. Reeves, a recent recipient of the University of Tennessee’s Distinguished Alumna Award. Reeves was given the award, the university’s most prestigious recognition of alumni, earlier this month.

Alumnus honored at homecoming for gifts to college
November 18, 2019 9:07 am
The College of Law has honored alumnus Carl Colloms (’66) with the Accomplished Alumnus Award. Dean Melanie Wilson surprised Colloms with the award during homecoming activities on Nov. 2.  “Student scholarships are crucial to the College of Law’s success, and we are deeply grateful to Judge Colloms for his incredibly generous support,” Wilson said.

College of Law raises $85K in one day of Big Orange Give
November 11, 2019 12:21 pm
The College of Law on Wednesday surpassed the goal to raise $50,000 as part of a university-wide Big Orange Give fundraising campaign. In one day, the college received $84,857 in donations –  170% of its goal. Across the Knoxville campus, colleges and organizations strived to reach potential donors with the plea to raise $2.

Alumnus commits more than $1 million to College of Law
June 29, 2019 11:32 am
College of Law alumnus Carl Colloms (’66) has committed $1.15 million over seven years to provide scholarship funding for University of Tennessee College of Law students. This gift will grow the Judge Carl E. Colloms Scholarship endowment to one of the largest in college history.

Soon-to-be graduates set fundraising record for College of Law
May 7, 2019 9:08 am
The College of Law’s Class of 2019 has raised more than $110,000 for student scholarships and programs through the third-year (3L) student class gift campaign.  Each spring semester at the College of Law, graduating students organize the fundraising effort, encouraging their classmates to develop a practice of giving back to their alma mater.

Commitment to diversity inspires giving
September 29, 2018 8:10 pm
Tom Wilson understands the importance of diversity of thought and varying points of view. As a labor and international employment attorney, Wilson helps companies connect with employees around the world. He negotiates with labor unions and handles issues for companies related to their labor relations.