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 and the power of data-driven solutions. “This is not a ... Read more
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 Conference school ever to claim the title.
Getting Cellular
Two UT Knoxville professors launched TennWell, a research initiative exploring how stress impacts teen mental health and biology at the cellular level.
Leading the Team
Stephanie Simpson believes being an alumni volunteer is more than a title. It’s a mindset. As she steps on the court as UT Alumni Association Board of Governors president on July 1, she’s challenging fellow alumni to suit up, step in and get involved.
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 diploma represents a student who made an intentional decision to pursue a better future.
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 multiple times, and some became news along the way.
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 speeds.
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 list published by the National Academy of Inventors.
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 evidence-based programs to senior centers in Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.
Landmark Turns 20
For two decades, the Martin Movie Theater at UT Southern has served as more than just a place to watch films—it’s been a cornerstone of campus life and a cultural anchor for the Pulaski community.
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 commitment to innovative learning opportunities, strengthening industry partnerships and supporting economic development in West Tennessee and othzer areas.
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, diagnostics, agricultural engineering, mathematical modeling and related fields created a new One Health Initiative working group in the spring.
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 largest repository of country music artifacts.
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 at any stage.
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.
Innovating for the Future
Lia Winter (Knoxville ’19) turned an innovative idea into a business, helping over a thousand orthopedic reconstruction patients—and counting.
Your Hometown Pharmacy
UTHSC College of Pharmacy alumni are harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit to transform pharmacy services throughout Tennessee.
