Welch recipient of McClendon Postgraduate Scholarship
Natalie Welch (B.S. 2009) was one of six winners of the tenth annual John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship Awards sponsored by th the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
Natalie attended the University of Tennessee where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in sport management. While at Tennessee, Welch established the first Native American student organization, the Native American Student Association, and served as president. She offered her services to the Tennessee athletics department as a volunteer for athletic hospitality at football games and participated in the Partners in Sports organization for her major.
Fall Conference a slam dunk with all-star lineup
Partners in Sports held its seventh annual Fall Conference on Thursday, Oct. 22, and this year's lineup of guest speakers was one of the most celebrated to date.
Greg Via, Larry Robinson, Earl Lloyd, Jared Karnes and Debbie Corum each brought a unique perspective of how they got to the top of their game in the sports industry. From breaking barriers in sport to managing a tornado crisis to signing and marketing the top athletes in the world, the speakers gave our students a well-rounded performance of socio-cultural issues and management in the professional realm. Thanks to the speakers, sponsors, the Student Board and all those who came to support Partners in Sports.
Photos from the Fall Conference
Get involved on campus
For each home football game, Partners in Sports is helping the Vol Network distribute gameday programs to fans who enter Neyland Stadium. Sign up today for this marketing experience by e-mailing Josh Pate.
Opportunities on campus
Graduate news
Sarah Harper Burke (M.S.) has been hired by Osprey Packs, an independent pack company located in the high desert and mountains of Southwestern Colorado, as the company's program pack and pro purchase manager.
Partners contacts
Partners in Sports
1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Room 334
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-1272
Fax: (865) 974-8981
E-mail: partners@utk.edu