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Tusculum has its vibe back. Over the course of the past few weeks our students have returned. Fall sport athletes return first so they can begin practicing. Mid-August the freshmen arrived to fill the dorms. This fall we have 61 more students living on campus than last year. We also have 89 more new traditional students this year than last year. As a result, campus is a buzz with students and activities. It is exciting to see all of the new students.
The first day of classes we opened Zeke’s Market, and the students love it. This is themed around Zeke our mascot and not only offers food off the grill, but it is also a convenience store for the students. Come back for Homecoming and visit Zeke’s Market.
With 56% of this incoming class being first-generation students and about 50% being low-income, scholarships remain critical for providing access to a Tusculum education. We are not only enriching students, we are elevating the generations that will follow these students. Gap scholarships allow us to target the financial gaps that would have prevented a student from coming to or remaining at Tusculum. Thank you for supporting our newest Pioneers.
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Law '08 Appointed Executive Director of Greeneville Housing Authority
| | Smith '21 Named Farragut High Band Director | | Jones '09 Appointed Principal of Norwood Elementary School | | Cooper ’15 Joins Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic as Hand Specialist | | |
Tusculum Alumni Greeneville Chapter Meeting
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Old Oak Taproom
665 Erwin Hwy, Tusculum, TN 37745
Join fellow Tusculum alumni for a relaxed evening of catching up, sharing stories, and enjoying good company at The Old Oak Taproom. Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong Pioneer, this is a great way to stay connected and learn about the latest campus news.
Please plan to cover the cost of your food and beverages.
🎓 Alumni of all years and guests are warmly welcome!
👉 RSVP but by 9/21/25 appreciated: alumni@tusculum.edu
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🧠 Trivia Night – Alumni Captains Wanted!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of brainy competition at Pioneer Park!
We’re inviting alumni to get in on the action! Gather your old classmates and sign up to be a team captain.
📧 Sign up by emailing Melissa at alumni@tusculum.edu
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Tusculum Club Fair – Alumni Invitation
📅 Tuesday, September 3, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Niswonger Commons, Tusculum University
Join us for the annual Club Fair hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA)! This is a great opportunity for alumni to visit campus, see what today’s students are involved in, and learn how you might connect with or support clubs and organizations at Tusculum.
Whether you're curious about what's new or looking for ways to get involved, we’d love to have you stop by!
🎓 Alumni of all years are welcome — come be a part of the Pioneer experience!
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World Renowned Archaeologist, Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, Returns to Tusculum to Speak on the Archaeology of the Davidic Period.
📅 Date: September 15
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Dr. Nancy B. Moody Lecture Hall in the Meen Center
🎟️ Free and open to the public
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🏥 Tusculum Health Fair 2025 – Alumni Participation Invitation
Hosted in partnership with the Greene County Partnership
📅 Friday, October 17, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Tusculum University
Tusculum University is excited to host a Health Fair showcasing health-related careers and services to the Greene County Partnership Youth Leadership group, and we’d love to feature YOU!
We’re inviting Tusculum alumni who have built careers in:
- Medical Fields
- Mental Health
- Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Other Health-Related Professions
This is a unique opportunity to connect with local high school students, highlight your journey beyond Tusculum, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
👥 Interested in Participating?
If you’d like to host a table, represent your field, or simply network with students and fellow alumni, please RSVP by Wednesday, October 1. Space is limited.
✉️ RSVP or Request More Info:
Melissa at alumni@tusculum.edu
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🎨 Photography Exhibit: The Dual Breath
by Leanne Trivette S.
Clem Allison Gallery Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center
Exhibit Dates and Times:
Monday, Sept. 15 – Friday, Oct. 24
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Opening Reception
Thursday, Sept. 25 | 5–7 p.m.
Join us for a special evening with the artist!
Free and open to the public
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🧡 You're Invited to Tusculum Homecoming 2025! 🧡
October 28 – November 2, 2025
| Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer, and there's no better time to return to campus than Homecoming Week 2025! Whether you're cheering from the stands, honoring loved ones, or dancing the night away, there's something for everyone. Come celebrate our shared traditions, relive the memories, and reconnect with fellow alumni. | *Please note this schedule may change as we continue to plan events for the Homecoming celebrations!!! | |
Save The Date!
Homecoming Alumni Award Celebration & Dance
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 7:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor outstanding members of the Tusculum family and celebrate with music, dancing, and great company.
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Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert at NPAC!
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Set sail on an unforgettable adventure with Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert! Experience the beloved film like never before with live music performed by top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and vocalists. Enjoy unforgettable songs like “How Far I’ll Go,” “You’re Welcome,” and “Shiny” performed live as the movie plays on the big screen.
This family-friendly event is free, and tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tusculum will have a reserved alumni section, so be sure to claim your tickets by Sept 5th!
To reserve yours, please contact Melissa Bryant at alumni@tusculum.edu.
Feel free to bring your kids, grandkids, partner, friends, neighbors, or fellow alumni; this magical evening is for all ages!
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In honoring Marion Edens and his legacy of service to students, we are pleased to announce that the scholarship honoring Mr. Edens, a longtime member of staff of then Tusculum College, has reached official endowment status. With many “Edens stories” circulating among alumni of the 1950s and 60s, this scholarship honoring the impact of one man on so many lives seems a fitting tribute.
Thanks to generous support, the Edens Scholarship Fund has surpassed $67,000 in donations and with your continued help, we are well on our way to reaching the $100,000 goal to further honor Mr. Edens’ enduring legacy.
🧡 Exciting news: Jim Owen (1960) will match dollar for dollar up to $20,000 all gifts received by the end of the year. That means your contribution will go twice as far in helping us reach the finish line!
Now is the perfect time to give in honor of a man who gave so much to Tusculum and its students.
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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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Dear Alumni and Friends!
As we step into September and the new academic year settles into full swing, campus is buzzing with excitement. The early signs of fall are beginning to appear, and with them comes a renewed sense of tradition, connection, and celebration here at Tusculum.
We were thrilled to kick off the semester with the Alumni Ice Cream Social. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a sweet success! It was a joy to see alumni and current students connecting, sharing stories, and enjoying a fun evening together.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to invite both alumni and students to our Alumni-Hosted Trivia Night at the baseball stadium on September 18th. It promises to be a fun, relaxed evening of friendly competition and community. Don’t miss it!
We’re also excited to introduce a new way for alumni to give back: the Tusculum Alumni Mentor Program. This initiative connects alumni with current students to provide support, share career insights, and help guide them through their academic and professional journeys. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to stay involved and make a direct impact, we would love to have you join as a mentor. Together, we can build a powerful "Bridge to Success" for the next generation of Pioneers.
And of course, planning is in full swing for one of the most anticipated times of the year: Homecoming! Mark your calendars for October 29 – November 2, 2025, and start making plans to return to campus. From reunions and tailgates to our Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, November 1, there will be countless opportunities to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate what it means to be part of the Tusculum family.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Tusculum. Whether you’re cheering us on from across the country or walking the halls of campus, your presence and pride are felt in every corner of our community.
As always, please feel free to email me at mebryant@tusculum.edu or call at 423.636.7407.
Kind Regards,
Melissa Bryant '18 '19
Director of Alumni Engagement
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