Darren Dunlap

Darren Dunlap is an experienced higher education professional currently serving as the Assistant Director of Community College Outreach at the University of Tennessee's Transfer Center since September 2022, focusing on supervising transfer coordinators and developing recruitment plans for transfer students. Prior roles include Pellissippi Coordinator at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where recruitment efforts spanned multiple campuses, and Assistant Director of Admissions for Transfer and Veteran Recruiting at Maryville College, fostering relationships with prospective students. Darren also has a background in academic advising at Pellissippi State Community College and several journalism positions, including higher education reporter and general reporter, earning multiple journalism awards. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Tennessee Technological University and a Master of Arts in Talent Development from Tusculum University.