Knoxville, Tenn.–The University of Tennessee has hired former football coach Phillip Fulmer as a special advisor to President Joe DiPietro, the university announced in a press release on Tuesday.
Fulmer has advised DiPietro on a volunteer basis, but now he will hold a full-time position with the school and will serve as an ambassador for the University system at community and athletics events, support the intercollegiate athletic programs at UT campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, and work with UT government relations and alumni affairs leadership to advocate for the statewide system with elected officials and UT alumni.
“Phillip has been a tremendous asset to the University of Tennessee both on and off the field for more than 40 years,” DiPietro said in the release. “I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with him on the UT President’s Council, and I look forward to working with him in a broader sense to advocate for the University with our key stakeholders.”
Fulmer led the Volunteers to the 1998 National Championship and had a Hall of Fame career leading the Volunteer football program for 17 seasons. He won two conference championships and seven division titles. He was inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
“I look forward to serving UT campuses statewide, our communities, and UT athletics for the greater good for our great state and the university,” Fulmer said. “This is a special opportunity for me. I’ve had the chance to work with Dr. DiPietro for a couple of years in a volunteer capacity, and I was excited when he approached me with this position.”
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