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Five secret societies that still exist today - utdailybeacon.com
1. The Freemasons. Perhaps one of the most well-known secret societies, Freemasonry has an exhaustive history, dating back to stonemason guilds. The Freemasons also often boast of being the world’s oldest and largest fraternity. Its basic organizational units are Lodges, which are local and usually supervised by a Grand Lodge.
Lady Vols basketball transfer portal tracker: Who's in, who's out …
5 days ago · With new head coach Kim Caldwell taking over for Lady Vols basketball, the team has been active in the transfer portal so far. Here's a look at Tennessee's roster when it comes to the transfer portal, both with who is coming in and who is leaving the Lady Vols.
A timeline of UT’s beloved ‘Smokey': From 1953 to present
Oct 19, 2024 · 1988. The university finally proposed a more realistic mascot costume design, similar to the one seen today. It got mixed reviews from fans at first for the lack of orange and white, but as we now know, it is a staple of UT. 1991. Just like today, Smokey was always a member of the Vol family.
Acceptance rate drops below 35% as university prioritizes in-state ...
The acceptance rate for in-state students is 65.7% — up from last year’s 59.4%. While in-state admittance grew, out-of-state students saw a 10% drop from last year to this year as only 23.7% of applicants were admitted for the fall 2024 semester — a move in line with the university’s goal of prioritizing admission for Tennessee residents.
Pantone 151 C: The history of Tennessee Orange
Oct 19, 2024 · But, when it comes down to it, Tennessee Orange is a very specific shade, and it must be uniform for all things UT-related from jerseys to signage to mugs. Tennessee Orange, or Pantone 151 C, is the primary color for the university, but white, and later, Smokey — a shade of gray named after our beloved mascot — were added as the two other ...
What is Homecoming?: A quick breakdown of the tradition
Oct 19, 2024 · Homecoming is celebrated as a way to bring current students and alumni from any graduating year together. It’s mostly celebrated in the United States and Canada, and it includes high schools and churches along with universities. It is sometimes celebrated with a large event, like a football game, but it can be something else.
Acceptance rate plummets by nearly 30% in most competitive year …
5 days ago · According to material presented to the Board of Trustees on Friday, the in-state acceptance rate in 2022 was 71.2% and the out-of-state acceptance rate was 67.2%. The overall acceptance rate in 2022 was 68.4%. Though the final figure for this year's acceptance rate has not been released and more acceptances may be issued for those who applied after the regular admissions deadline, the ...
Taylor Swift shatters records and expectations at Eras Tour in Atlanta
The opening acts featured up-and-coming artists Gracie Abrams and Beebadoobee who performed as people filed into the stadium. Everyone anxiously awaited as a countdown was shown on the screen as the timer ticked down until 7:51 p.m. — seven plus five plus one equals 13, Taylor Swift’s lucky number.
5 of UT’s highest-rated professors, according to Rate My Professor
5 days ago · Students at universities across the country use Rate My Professor to do just as the website’s name indicates: rate their professors. When students feel passionate about a professor — positively or negatively — they log onto Rate My Professor, write a short review, select whether they would take another class with the professor, rank …