{"id":25442,"date":"2025-10-29T10:54:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm-dev\/?page_id=25442"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:56:48","slug":"alumni-and-friends","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/alumni-and-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni and Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ALUMNI AND<\/em><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FRIENDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stay Connected. Share Expertise. Lift the Next Generation.<\/strong><\/em>
Welcome, alumni and friends of RHTM! This is your hub to connect, mentor, collaborate, hire, and celebrate with our community across retail, hospitality, and tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get Involved: Be Part of the Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every RHTM success story begins with a connection \u2014 an alum who shares their journey, a partner who opens their doors, or a friend who shows students what\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your involvement transforms classroom learning into real-world confidence and lifelong impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Collaborate & Innovate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Partner with faculty and students on applied research or creative projects that advance the retail, hospitality, and tourism fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Participate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Join RHTM events, student showcases, and the Annual Student Enrichment Fundraiser\u2014your presence reminds students that our community stands behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mentor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Share your insights through short-term mentoring, class panels, or informal conversations\u2014your story can spark a student\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hire & Host<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Offer internships, micro-externships, or site visits that bring learning to life and open doors to opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Share Your Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lead a guest lecture, workshop, or live case; collaborate with faculty to align classroom projects with emerging industry trends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stay in Touch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Update us on your milestones so we can celebrate your success\u2014and welcome you back to inspire the next generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Signature Opportunities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore signature programs that connect alumni and partners with student success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The RHTM Annual Student Enrichment Fundraiser (CSM Student Enrichment Fund)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each spring, RHTM hosts its Annual Student Enrichment Fundraiser to enhance student learning beyond the classroom. Proceeds from the event fund student scholarships, conference travel, and industry experiences that prepare future leaders in retail, hospitality, and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alumni and friends can make a gift to support our student experience at any time of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food4Vols Impact Fund to Fight Campus Food Insecurity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Housed in the UT Culinary Institute within RHTM, food4VOLS partners with Vol Dining to collect surplus food and transform it into nutritious, ready-to-eat meals. These meals are distributed through The Big Orange Pantry and five other on-campus access points to alleviate student food insecurity and promote a more sustainable campus community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RHTM Enrichment Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to make a gift to RHTM Department for a variety of departmental projects and initiatives, please consider donating to the RHTM Enrichment Fund. Thank you! Your generosity fuels access, opportunity, and student success. Every gift is processed through our secure university portal and is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You\u2019ll receive an immediate receipt for your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Questions? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact RHTM Development at (865) 974-1241 or rhtm@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Tax ID: <\/strong>62-1844686<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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