Down on the Border
Tracking a group of 200 illegal aliens in the remote Sonoran Desert is a typical day's work for U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Frazier.
Worth the Reward
Nan Schumaker's accomplishments include graduating from the FBI Academy, leading investigations, and contributing to a national championship.
Inside the CIA
T. J. Waters took a proactive approach to expressing his patriotism. He was selected by the C.I.A. to join the first post-9/11 spy class.
Wrong President, Wrong Time
Tom Coens spends much of his time perusing letters, memos, speeches, and other communications to and from Andrew Jackson.
Share Your Stories
Education changes lives. For Debbie Ingram, that's not just a catchy slogan but a personal cause.
What a Difference Their Generosity Makes
Investing your money can be about as serious as a heart attack. Unfortunately, not every investment is a wise one.
The Honor of Their Presence
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most effective--for instance, praising outstanding high-school juniors and urging them to go to UT.
Time is Right to Reconnect
The time is right to talk about the last, and often the best, of our alumni 3 R's: Recruiting, Reinvesting, and--RECONNECTING!
Worth the Coming Home
SENATE LAWYER BECOMES UNPAID SMOKIES MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST! I fully expected to see this newspaper headline.
Lands for All Time
If you could look at mountains and seashores and think I saved that, wouldn't you nearly pop with pride? Paul Pritchard can say that.
Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
A book about butterflies, solving the mystery of The Big Bopper's death, a fat camp for pets, and other stories.
The Other Phil Fulmer
For 8 years, Phillip Fulmer has dedicated time and effort to curbing teen suicide, working with the Jason Foundation.
King of ‘Shrooms
Dennis Desjardin had quite a surprise when realized that some of the leaves he was kneeling in were actually a pair of copperheads.
“Performing” Surgery
Appreciation for the arts and cutting-edge surgery skills seem worlds apart, but Dr. David LaVelle easily connects the dots.
Keeping the Lid on in Korea
When 4-star general Burwell Bell came to UT to speak, he was--for a time--just "B.B.," a friend, relative, and diehard Vols fan.
To Do the Right Thing
Fall 2006 commencement at UT Knoxville seemed a fitting homecoming for civil rights pioneer Rita Sanders Geier.
Fueling Change
As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate, nearly everyone has an opinion about fuel production and consumption.
Rehabilition Goes to the Dogs
Although she was only 10 years old, Maggie Carlin suffered excruciating pain from arthritis in both knees.
To Protect and Serve
Jim Hammond is hopeful that the hundreds of cadets he has trained to be Iraqi police officers will make a difference.
In the Line of Fire
"There's no front line in Iraq. Everywhere we stayed was the front line," said Dr. Joan Sullivan, a member of the National Guard.
UT’s Public Service Connection
The UT Institute for Public Service puts the knowledge of UT faculty and consultants to use solving real-world problems.
They Didn’t Forget
Eddie Rowe says he'd be "digging ditches today" if it weren't for the kindness of former UT pharmacy dean Seldom Feurt.
