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The collective actions of millions of Americans watching TVs, preparing snacks, opening refrigerators and flushing toilets trigger a huge surge in power consumption. Photo by Wade Payne

Power Surge

Plan to watch the Super Bowl? UT professor Yilu Liu will watch how much electricity you use.

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James McNulty, Michelle Russell (top), Kristina Gordon and Andrea Meltzer (far right) hope their studies will help prevent and treat marital distress. Photo by Wade Payne

Marriage Psychology

"Happily ever after" sounds great, but is it possible? James McNulty, associate professor of psychology at UT Knoxville, has dedicated…

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How We Met

We asked alumni to share stories about how they met on campus, and quite a few of you responded. Here…

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The Therapist is In

The Therapist is In

Four marriage counselors--three alumni and an instructor at the UT Health Science Center--discuss common marital issues and ways to prevent…

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Marriage by Numbers

Marriage by Numbers

Clearly, attitudes about marriage are changing. Divorce has gone from taboo to a norm. And now some people aren’t bothering…

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Dr. Samuel Dagogo-Jack, UTHSC professor, is an international expert in diabetes. Photography by Lance Murphey

Dodging Diabetes

You’ve heard it before – exercise and healthy eating habits can lead to a better quality of life. But can…

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Bareback riding at the 2011 UT Martin Spring College Rodeo. Photo by Christie Ricketts

Ropes and Reins

Fans fill the arena to see it. Students attend UT Martin just to be a team member. “And they call…

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Libby and Mike Deitschmann married in 2011

Just Married

Libby Dixner (Knoxville ’91) and Mike Deitschmann met at chapter get-togethers and were married in September 2011.

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UT Knoxville’s paintball team won the 2011 national title. Photo by Ben Ozburn

Splat! Vols Bring Home National Championship

What do football and paintball have in common at UT Knoxville? Both teams wear face masks, and they’ve both won…

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UT Martin student Amanda Cain is one of 185 UT students across the state who benefit from UTAA-funded scholarships. Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski

Funding Student Dreams

At age 3, Amanda Cain knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her dream wouldn’t have come true without a…

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Trey Teague, former UT and NFL football player, was the guest speaker during the September alumni meeting. While at Tennessee, Teague played center for Peyton Manning and was team captain. In 1997, he was the starting center for the SEC Championship Team.

Chapter Spotlight: Benton County

Former Vol football standout and NFL player Trey Teague (Knoxville ’98) spoke to alumni at the Benton County chapter annual…

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Steve Morris (Knoxville ’76, ’81) and his wife, Laura (Knoxville ’79), enjoyed a welcome reception in the company of Rita Freeman Silen (Knoxville ‘74) center, of Portland, Ore. Photo by Chad Greene

Alumni Leaders Unite

The first annual Volunteer Leadership Weekend featured business meetings, social gatherings, and unique opportunities to learn about the role of…

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Great Grammar

Great Grammar

Did you know that the Harbrace Handbook, the best selling college textbook ever, was born in Knoxville?

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Doggone It!

Doggone It!

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine is part of the reason Knoxville was named Dog Fancy Magazine’s DogTown USA for…

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Continents Collide

Continents Collide

Learn how natural forces created and continue to shape mountains across the globe at the Frank H. McClung Museum at…

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Amphibious Fauna of Tennessee

Amphibious Fauna of Tennessee

Tennessee is home to 22 species of frogs and 58 species of salamanders, and you can read all about them…

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Get a Bird's-Eye View

Get a Bird’s-Eye View

The UT Martin Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station is a co-sponsor of the annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival.

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Big Impact

$2.3 billion -- that’s the total economic contribution of the UT Health Science Center to the state.

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New Pharmacy Home

The UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy Memphis campus is now housed in a 183,857-square-foot building on the UT-Baptist…

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Stadium's New Life

Stadium’s New Life

A campus metamorphosis has begun at UT Chattanooga: a new library emerges near the spot where a cherished landmark was…

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Quit Smoking Forever

Trying to quit smoking? You guessed it – there’s an app for that.

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New Footprints in the Foothills

The University of Tennessee has a new dairy farm in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

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Tell us about your experiences at Tennessee's annual music festival

Survey: Do You Bonnaroo?

Next Issue: Learn more about Bonnaroo and its connections to UT. Tell us about your experience, and your story may…

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