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Homecoming is a highlight of the year, and not just because of all the fun and engaging events. Homecoming brings the past and present together. What great memories are shared during homecoming. As a picture can bring back a flood of memories, so can talking with other alumni and walking around campus. I especially enjoy seeing alumni engaging our current students. Our students have much to learn from you. You demonstrate the value of a Tusculum education. You prove that it can be done. You show how far your Tusculum education can take you.
Even after homecoming, you can be a mentor to a current student. Giving to scholarships, the student emergency fund, or the first-generation campaign provides access to a Tusculum education and helps keep a student on track when challenges can be overwhelming.
Give the gift of a Tusculum education and experience.
| | Quillen '03 Elected New Greeneville City School Board Chair | | Kolodi ’15 Appointed Mayor of Alaska Borough | | Tusculum Alumni Bowen ’03 and Fees ’08 to Appear on National Game Show with Jaleel White | | |
To celebrate this exciting moment, Tusculum University will host a watch party on Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. in Chalmers Conference Room (Niswonger Commons).
Join us for a fun night as we cheer on Tusculum alumni Cyrus Fees and Keddrain “KD” Bowen on Flip Side! It’s not every day our Pioneers are featured on national television, so come hang out with Cyrus and KD and celebrate this incredible achievement together.
📍 Chalmers Conference Room, Niswonger Commons
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
🎉 Open to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members!
| | An award-winning author whose work has been published in multiple literary outlets read selections of her prose and answered questions during an appearance at Tusculum University. | | Tusculum Alumni Inspire Future Healthcare Leaders at 2025 Health Fair | | |
🍭 A huge THANK YOU to all the students, staff, and alumni who came out to our Candy Social! 🎉
We had such a sweet time connecting with everyone and enjoying an evening full of fun, laughter, and (of course) way too much sugar!
#TusculumUniversity #CandySocial #TUpioneers #AlumniEvents
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Join Us for a Holiday Treat Social!
Tusculum University alumni, take a break from the holiday hustle and join us for some sweet festive fun! We’re excited to host a Holiday Treat Social, complete with delicious treats and plenty of holiday cheer.
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Niswonger Commons Living Room
Don’t forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweater. We want to see your holiday spirit! Come mingle, celebrate, and enjoy a festive moment with fellow alumni.
We can’t wait to see you there!
| Sign Unveiling Celebrates Tusculum University and Honors Beloved Alumni Bill '60 and Jane '59 Pilloni | Celebrating the Past, Investing in the Future: Tusculum Commemorates Library Anniversary and Launches Frontiers Campaign | Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Our Tusculum Family | Four with Strong Tusculum Ties to Receive Alumni Association Awards During Homecoming Celebration | |
Capturing Pioneer Pride:
Alumni Class Photos Celebrate Lifelong Connections
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Dates to Remember
National Day of Giving
December 2, 2025
Fall Commencement
December 13, 2025
Old Oak Festival
April 24-26, 2026
Golden Pioneers Reunion (Class of 1976)
May 8 & 9, 2026
Silver Pioneers Reunion (Class of 2001)
May 8 & 9, 2026
May Commencement
May 9, 2026
| | Alumni Invited to Join TU President and Alumni Director at Carson-Newman vs. Tusculum Football Game | | |
Stay Connected with Tusculum University!
Have you moved, changed your phone number, or updated your email? If we haven’t heard from you lately, please make sure your information is current so we can keep you in the loop about events, news, and alumni updates.
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In recognition of Marion Edens and his remarkable dedication to students, we are thrilled to announce that the scholarship established in his honor, celebrating his many years of service at what was then Tusculum College, has officially achieved endowment status. Alumni from the 1950s and ’60s fondly recall countless “Edens stories,” and this scholarship stands as a lasting tribute to the profound impact one individual had on so many lives.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, the Edens Scholarship Fund has already surpassed $67,000 in donations. With your continued support, we are well on our way to reaching the $100,000 goal, ensuring Mr. Edens’ legacy will inspire students for generations to come.
🧡 Exciting opportunity: Jim Owen (Class of 1960) has generously pledged to match all gifts dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000, for donations received by the end of the year. That means every gift you make will have double the impact!
Now is the perfect time to honor a man who gave so much to Tusculum and its students. Your support can help continue his extraordinary legacy.
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Bring Tusculum Closer to Home
Start an Alumni Chapter in Your Area!
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Stay Connected. Lead Locally. Pioneer Together.
Are you passionate about staying connected with fellow Tusculum alumni in your region?
Great news, Alumni Chapters are launching soon in these areas:
Tri-Cities
Knoxville
Nashville
Greenville, SC
Asheville, NC
No special requirements or membership fees — just a love for Tusculum and a desire to build community with fellow Pioneers near you!
Alumni Chapters offer a great way to gather informally with others who live or work nearby. As a Chapter Leader, you’ll team up with the Tusculum Alumni Association to host one signature event per year in your area. You’ll also receive an invitation to our annual Volunteers’ Conference on campus—a chance to connect with other leaders and stay plugged in to all things Tusculum.
Interested in starting a chapter or want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to discuss how you can get involved by emailing alumni@tusculum.edu.
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We mourn the loss of members of our alumni community. Though we may not have all the details, we remember and honor those who have passed. Each person’s contribution to our community, in their own way, has left a lasting impact that will continue to resonate with us.
Our thoughts are with their families, friends, and all who were fortunate to know them. Their memories will forever be cherished, and their legacies will live on in the hearts of those they touched.
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Tusculum University Magazine
Hey, Pioneers! Please take a moment to click the buttons below to update your contact information and to submit class notes. I would love to include your information in the next digital magazine.
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Share news about new jobs, promotions, graduate school success, weddings and births with your fellow alumni by submitting a Class Note through alumni pages on the Tusculum website.
We are currently collecting TU alumni class notes to be included in the next edition of our magazine.
Please click the orange button above to update your contact information and the orange below to submit a class note.
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Happy November from Tusculum!
What an incredible Homecoming week we had at Tusculum University! The campus was alive with Pioneer pride as alumni, students, faculty, and friends gathered to celebrate our shared history and bright future. From the parade and athletic events to the Alumni Awards Dinner & Dance, every moment was filled with laughter, connection, and a true sense of community.
Thank you to everyone who returned home to Tusculum and helped make this Homecoming such a memorable success. Seeing alumni reconnect with classmates, mentor students, and share their Pioneer stories reminds us just how special this university family truly is.
Homecoming also marked an exciting milestone for Tusculum’s future, the public launch of our Frontiers Campaign, a $13.5 million initiative that will expand scholarship support, enhance the student experience, and fund key campus projects. As Tennessee’s first university, Tusculum continues to stand at the frontier of opportunity, preparing students for lives of success and service.
Your continued engagement and generosity make that mission possible. Whether you give your time, share your story, or make a financial gift, you help open doors for the next generation of Pioneers.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary moment in Tusculum’s history. Together, we’re not only celebrating our past, we’re building a stronger future.
If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out to me at mebryant@tusculum.edu or call 423.636.7407.
Warmest regards,
Melissa Bryant '18, '19
Director of Alumni Engagement
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