Advocate for Change
UT Chattanooga senior Mateo Jimenez discovered his passion during community service work outside of UTC: broadband access for underserved communities.
A Car Full of Grace
Helping Mamas Knoxville supports East Tennessee families, providing 1.5M essential items like diapers, formula, and hygiene products to those in need since 2018.
At UT, Public Service is More Than a Mission
At UT, public service is more than a mission—it's a calling. It is at the heart of what makes us a dynamic force for good across Tennessee.
MTAS Traces Its Roots to Post-WWII
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was established in 1949 to assist city governments across the state.
Finding My Spark
UT alumnus Julia Law found her calling in political science through the recommendations of a professor and a government relations internship.
“Find Your UT” Tour Inspires Students Across Tennessee
UT System President Randy Boyd concluded the 2024 "Find Your UT" tour, visiting 14 high schools to share opportunities available at the UT System's five campuses.
Partnerships for a Stronger Tennessee
The Vol community united to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene, including fundraising and providing disaster veterinary services.
McKnight Honored at White House Event
UTC Center for Wellbeing Director Megan McKnight, along with nearly 250 others, was honored at the White House for efforts to prevent drug overdoses.
UTS Hosts Successful AgDay Event
UT Southern recently hosted its first Agriculture and Natural Resources Day, celebrating the region's rich agricultural and ecological landscape.
UTM Enrollment Grows
UT Martin enrollment for the fall 2024 semester reached 7,507 students, the highest enrollment at the university since 2012.
Audiology and Speech Pathology Celebrates Opening
The UTHSC Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology held a grand opening for its new state-of-the-art renovated space in the UT Conference Center.
4-H Hall of Fame Contributions
UT Knoxville alumnus Ruth McQueen was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for her lifetime of contributions.
MTAS Wraps up 75th Anniversary Celebration
The UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) held three events across the state to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
See Spot Run
UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.
Jaw in a Day
A team of UT Health Science Center surgeons successfully performed a milestone facial reconstruction following the removal of a tumor.
Crayfish and Katydids
Shanna Hanes and some of her students at UT Southern have embarked on a mission to clean up Giles County streams.
Grassroots
UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.
From Bench to Bed
Researchers from multiple disciplines across UT Knoxville and the UT Institute of Agriculture help pioneer a new era of precision medicine.
Celebrating 90 years of Innovation
This year the UT Research Foundation celebrates 90 years of pioneering innovation and transforming ideas into impactful products.
Putting out Fires
UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the state.
Fueling An Obsession
Blowing a hole in the roof of his childhood home fueled a passion that 99-year-old George Schweitzer continues to share with others: chemistry.
Free to Think
Jim Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995, now boasting over 900 peer-reviewed articles and 7 million global visitors monthly.
The President’s Mussel
UT President Estabrook’s discovery of a new mussel species in the 1800s highlights the university's legacy of research and scientific discovery.
