Dee and Jimmy Haslam Make Historic $130 Million Donation to Tennessee
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By Aidan Sidoti
KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee has received the largest donation in school history from Dee and Jimmy Haslam, as the couple gifted a historic $130 million to the university, UT announced Thursday morning.
“We are honored to make this investment in UT and the Haslam College of Business,” the Haslams said. “The university is experiencing extraordinary momentum, and we are proud to help elevate its national reputation, attract world‑class faculty and support the next generation of leaders — all while keeping the best and brightest here in Tennessee.”
Of the $130 million investment, $100 million will be directed to the Haslam College of Business to attract distinguished faculty and strengthen student success initiatives, graduate student scholarships, and the undergraduate honors program. The remaining $30 million will support a campus‑wide effort to recruit world‑renowned faculty across academic disciplines.
This latest commitment brings the Haslams’ total giving to Tennessee to $195 million over the years.
