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When the Waters Rose

Hurricane Helene brought record floods to Tennessee. Public officials, teamwork, and community spirit helped save lives and set the path…

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IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter

For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to…

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Heath Shuler Believes in Giving Back

University of Tennessee football great and former U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler reflects on the importance of public service.

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UT Alumni Make Their Mark in Legislative Roles

From Capitol Hill to state agencies, graduates leverage their University of Tennessee education and experience to advocate for Tennessee communities.

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Blossoms of Hope

A close bond with an aunt and uncle who owned a flower shop set Amy Elder Gammel on a path…

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Research

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Championing Children’s Health

UTHSC rheumatologist Terri Finkel successfully advocated for a ‘life-changing’ law to help Tennessee’s smallest residents.

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See Spot Run

UTC’s David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active…

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Jaw in a Day

A team of UT Health Science Center surgeons successfully performed a milestone facial reconstruction following the removal…

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Alumni on the Hill

Learn which alumni are serving in the Tennessee General Assembly and the United States Congress.

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The Scene

Check out our gallery of some of the amazing things happening across UT’s campuses and institutes.

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Centennial Alumni

Read about UT’s top 100 significant alumni, recognized for their accomplishments and service.

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Grand Challenges

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A Car Full of Grace

Helping Mamas Knoxville supports East Tennessee families, providing 1.5M essential items like diapers, formula, and hygiene products to those in…

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Justice for All

UT students and EBCI leaders explore culturally specific approaches to domestic violence, seeking justice and health solutions…

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Growing Her Dream

UTK alumna Jill Joyce never thought she would be where she is now: seated next to a…

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Historically Speaking

MTAS Traces Its Roots to Post-WWII

UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was established in 1949 to assist city governments across the state.

When the Waters Rose

Latest Features

IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter

Heath Shuler Believes in Giving Back

UT Alumni Make Their Mark in Legislative Roles

Blossoms of Hope

Research

Championing Children’s Health

See Spot Run

Jaw in a Day

Alumni on the Hill

The Scene

Centennial Alumni

Grand Challenges

A Car Full of Grace

Justice for All

Growing Her Dream

Alumni Association

Career Growth Through An Alumni Network

Mike Griffin Takes the Lead

UTAA Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

Historically Speaking

MTAS Traces Its Roots to Post-WWII