After a fourth grade Florida boy went viral for being bullied at school for his homemade Tennessee T-shirt, the university offered him a scholarship to become a future Volunteer.
"In recognition of the fourth-grader's Volunteer spirit, the university has extended an offer of honorary admission for him to join the Class of 2032," the university said in a statement on Thursday. "In addition, he has been awarded a four-year scholarship covering his tuition and fees beginning fall 2028 should he decide to attend UT and meet admission requirements."
The boy's story spread nationally after his teacher, Laura Snyder, posted on Facebook on September 4 that he wanted to wear a Tennessee shirt to school for "College Colors Day" but didn't have one.