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Updates from UT’s campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Tullahoma

Campus News
A man in an archival room holds up a stray full of indexed insect specimens

Beetle-Mania: Project IDs New Species in Tennessee Valley

A UTC professor uncovered 53 species of beetles never before found in the Tennessee Valley. Continue reading Beetle-Mania: Project IDs New Species in Tennessee Valley

Campus News
The Haslam family pictured outdoors

Haslam Family Makes $40 Million Gift

A $40 million gift to the Haslam College of Business aims to elevate its national reputation and mission of developing future leaders. Continue reading Haslam Family Makes $40 Million Gift

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Two young men position a small aircraft on a test runway

UT Martin Introduces BSME

A new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program began accepting students in the fall 2020 semester. Continue reading UT Martin Introduces BSME

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The Midtown Memphis Medical District and UTHSC

Chancellor Schwab Says UTHSC Has Stood Strong in Face of Pandemic

Chancellor Steve Schwab said the UT Health Science Center is “weathering COVID in a lean but strong fashion.” Continue reading Chancellor Schwab Says UTHSC Has Stood Strong in Face of Pandemic

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Peyton Manning on a Zoom screen grid with UTK students

Alumni, University Supports Students

Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online class drop-ins. Continue reading Alumni, University Supports Students

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Lyn Miles and Chantek

Inducted into International Hall of Fame

UTC professor Lyn Miles has been selected as part of the inaugural group of 10 inductees into the international Interspecies Communication Hall of Fame. Continue reading Inducted into International Hall of Fame

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Savannah Matheny uses a power drill to assemble a horse skeleton named Ron

Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton

A 17-hand tall, fully articulated equine skeleton named Ron will be used as a teaching model in animal science courses. Continue reading Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton

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Walker Strome and Boyd at UTHSC alternate care site

UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital

The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District. Continue reading UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital

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A nursing student takes a man’s blood pressue at a drop-in clinic

UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’

2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization. Continue reading UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’

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Keith Carver and Athletic officials guide Bettye Giles to center court to present her with an award.

Giles Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

UT Martin’s first and only director of women’s athletics was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Continue reading Giles Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Campus News
Kaylin Underwood

Allergy App Wins Competition

Senior Kaylin Underwood is developing an app that automatically scans grocery items and tells shoppers whether the item contains an ingredient that could trigger a food allergy. Continue reading Allergy App Wins Competition

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Donde Plowman speaks at a podium flanked by UT officials in academic regalia

A New Generation of Leadership

Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019. Continue reading A New Generation of Leadership

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The Rock at UT painted orange with what looks like a white paper with a hand drawn UT design pinned to it

T-Shirt Story Goes Viral

This fall, the internet went wild over the story of a Florida fourth grader who created his own UT design for college colors day. Continue reading T-Shirt Story Goes Viral

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packed room in the UTC Guerry Center

UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university’s anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September. Continue reading UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

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UT Martin's rocket team pictured with an 8 foot rocket called "Skyhawk Screamer"

Rocketing Up

UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition. Continue reading Rocketing Up

Campus News
College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn.

College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus

College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn. Continue reading College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus

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Donde Plowman

Ninth Chancellor Appointed

Donde Plowman has returned to UT Knoxville to serve as the campus’ ninth chancellor. Continue reading Ninth Chancellor Appointed

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A woman carries the American flag across a walkway on UTCs campus. She is wearing a navy blue shirt and gold pants

UTC Offers Program to Assist Military Spouses

Military spouses can receive financial assistance to attend UTC.
Continue reading UTC Offers Program to Assist Military Spouses

Campus News
Rosann and Bill Nunnelly

Gift Sets Record

A $22 million bequest to UT Martin from alumnus Bill and Rosann Nunnelly will provide scholarships to qualified students from seven West Tennessee counties. Continue reading Gift Sets Record

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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris presents College of Nursing Dean Wendy Likes with a proclamation

2019 NightinGala Honors Mid-South Nurses

Nearly 250 nurses and supporters attended the third annual NightinGala hosted by the College of Nursing at UTHSC. Continue reading 2019 NightinGala Honors Mid-South Nurses

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“What Made Maddy Run”

Kate Fagan, former ESPN sports journalist and author spoke at UT Martin’s Skyhawk Fieldhouse in February. Continue reading “What Made Maddy Run”

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