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Let Go

UTHSC virologist Colleen Jonsson embraced yoga to restore balance after leading COVID-19 research, now sharing self-care practices with students and…

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How Do You Feel Today?

UT’s Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Jessi Gold champions evidence-based well-being, encouraging daily check-ins, practical coping skills and systemwide support for…

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Health Clinic on Wheels

UTC’s MobileMOC clinic delivers essential healthcare to rural communities while giving students hands-on experience in nursing, social work, nutrition and…

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Building Student Success

UT Knoxville applies the PERMA well-being model to personalize student success, building confidence, resilience and purpose through strengths-based tools and…

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Keeping Finances in Shape

UT Extension strengthens financial literacy statewide by teaching budgeting, saving, and money management through school programs, community workshops, and practical…

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Waste Hazards

IPS consultants provide lithium battery safety training to protect workers and communities by reducing fire risks, improving handling practices and…

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Hydration for the Soul

A UT Southern poetry wellness initiative offered students water and poems during midterms, using the humanities to promote mental health,…

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Two Disciplines, One Mission

A UT mobile clinic brings hearing, speech, and social services to rural Tennessee, improving lives while training future health professionals…

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Be Kind to Yourself

A UT Martin caregiver’s story highlights the emotional and physical demands of family caregiving, with expert guidance on self-care, stress,…

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Wellness That Reaches Every Tennessean

Across the University of Tennessee System, wellness efforts support communities statewide by improving healthcare access, financial security, education, and overall…

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Botanical Photography of Alan Heilman

The botanical photography of Alan Heilman preserves a UT Knoxville professor’s lifelong passion for plants, blending scientific expertise and artistic…

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Veterinary Social Work

Founded at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, veterinary social work supports the human–animal bond by caring for people, pets, and…

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UT System Announces Record Enrollment Numbers

University of Tennessee System achieved record enrollment growth in 2025, with higher retention, increased degrees awarded, and sustained momentum toward…

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UTK Alumni Generosity

UT Knoxville advanced student success through major philanthropy, a new nursing facility, and innovative residence halls expanding academic, healthcare and…

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UTC Installs University’s 19th Leader

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga formally installed Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce, marking a historic leadership milestone and celebrating tradition,…

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Firehawk Spirit Takes Flight with Flame

University of Tennessee Southern unveiled Flame, its new Firehawk mascot, bringing bold school spirit, energy, and pride to athletic events…

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UTM Begins 125th Anniversary Celebration

UT Martin launched its 125th anniversary celebration with a formal campus ceremony honoring its history, leadership, and lasting impact in…

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Fourth Annual Family Campaign Reaches Goal

The 2025 UT Health Science Center Family Campaign exceeded its donor goal, building a stronger culture of giving to support…

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UTIA Works to Improve Cotton Production, Yield

UT Institute of Agriculture researchers study how soil microbes affect cotton growth and yields across diverse climates, regions, and farming…

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Tennessee Chamber, CIS Forge Training Partnership

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the UT Center for Industrial Services (CIS) are joining forces to provide…

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The Farm of the Future Now

Turn off U.S. Route 31 onto a driveway shaded by tall trees. Pass silos, round bales of hay and horses…

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Into the Lab We Go

One afternoon in February, Catherine Jones was browsing Zintellect, a job board for students seeking science-based internship opportunities in government…

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Uncertainties and Unknowns

The use of automated license plate readers is growing in Tennessee, but results from a research project show that data…

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