UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’
2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization.
Giles Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
UT Martin's first and only director of women’s athletics was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
Allergy App Wins Competition
Senior Kaylin Underwood is developing an app that automatically scans grocery items and tells shoppers whether the item contains an ingredient that could trigger a food allergy.
A New Generation of Leadership
Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.
Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation
In just its second year, the Tennessee CPM program had 25 participants.
Boyd Announces UT Promise Mentor Recruitment
UT President Randy Boyd announced UT Promise scholarship students will be paired with mentors who help guide students through the transition to university life and beyond. Boyd was the first to sign up as a UT Promise mentor.
Snapshots: Spring 2020
University of Tennessee alumni and students around the state.
Out of the Ashes
Aubrey Toldi had a unique experience of the COVID-19 pandemic – having witnessed the initial responses in two of the most impacted countries and cultures.
Leaving for Texas: Fulbright Fellow Returns to U.S
UT alum Connor Mitchell tells about his abrupt return to the U.S. from Spain during the coronavirus pandemic.
Staying ‘En Pointe’
Arts programs, including dance, are known to increase attendance rates and test scores, encourage critical thinking and boost creative writing skills—and for good reason.
A Beacon for Youth Education
Jennifer Richards always wanted to teach. Through her work developing 4-H curricula, she has reached thousands in Tennessee and across the nation.
Award Winner
Nationally recognized teacher Katie Picciuto praises her UTC career preparation.
The State of Education
How does Tennessee compare to other states (or the nation as a whole) when it comes to K-12 education?
The Odd and Rare
Celebrate UT Knoxville’s 225 year with treasures from the UT Libraries’ Special Collections.
Remembering Why
Teaching is not easy. It is more than making awesome lesson plans, having great test scores and getting a top score on an evaluation. It took me a few years to realize that.
The Great Equalizer
Education is the great equalizer and is the route to change lives, which then change communities and our state.
