A Groundbreaking Partnership
Higher education can be a competitive environment. While faculty from different institutions often collaborate and share knowledge, institutions themselves rarely…
Behind the Curtain
Leon Scioscia (Martin ’76) caught the bug at an early age to write plays and make a living in the…
Taking a Chance on People
Rick Dierenfeldt, a former police officer turned academic, knows what it means to take a chance on people, unconventional ideas…
UTC Mocs Make History with NIT Championship Win
The UTC men’s basketball team made history this spring by winning the National Invitational Tournament — becoming the first Southern…
Getting Cellular
Two UT Knoxville professors launched TennWell, a research initiative exploring how stress impacts teen mental health and biology at the…
Leading the Team
Stephanie Simpson believes being an alumni volunteer is more than a title. It’s a mindset. As she steps on the…
A Legacy of Transformation
UT Chattanooga students practiced helping an older adult navigate in and around an apartment, finding ways to overcome challenges.
The Power of Taking a Chance
As we celebrated 9,652 new graduates this May, we were reminded that every bold step begins with a choice. Each…
The Space Legacy of UT Alumni
It’s an exclusive club to which 10 UT System graduates belong. They each have ventured into space as an astronaut—some…
NASA Wants Their Stuff Back
One of the strengths of the UT Space Institute is our work in hypersonics, flight through the atmosphere at extreme…
Research Foundation Ranks Among Top For Patents
The UT Research Foundation earned the No. 71 spot on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024…
UTK Student Excellence
Three UT Knoxville students were awarded Goldwater Scholarships—the most prestigious national undergraduate scholarship of its kind—for the 2025-26 academic year.
MobileMOC Launches
UTC is expanding its reach by partnering with the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD) to bring…
Landmark Turns 20
For two decades, the Martin Movie Theater at UT Southern has served as more than just a place to watch…
UT Trustees Approve UTM Strategic Plan
The new UT Martin strategic plan, approved by the UT Board of Trustees at its winter meeting, highlights the university’s…
UTHSC Earns R1 Status
UT Health Science Center has earned the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Faculty Unite Against Avian Flu
To fight the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, faculty in veterinary medicine, animal science, wildlife management, epidemiology, virology,…
TLC Enhances the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Experiences
Often called the Smithsonian of Country Music, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville is the world’s…
Help Wanted: Your Dream
Programs from across the campuses and institutes that make up the University of Tennessee System assist entrepreneurs start their businesses.
Making House Calls
Debbie Reynolds became a mobile veterinarian, bringing traditional and alternative care directly to pets in the Martin area.
Young Entrepreneurs
These determined UT student entrepreneurs turned ideas into businesses, from startups to studios, proving ambition and creativity can spark success…
Envision Success for Entrepreneurs
The Urban Vision Initiative connects entrepreneurs from underserved communities with UTC student consultants to drive economic success.
Help on the Farm
In May, cars line Ooltewah Georgetown Road, all headed to the Smith farm for fresh-picked strawberries straight from the field.
