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

Campus News
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

Campus News
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’

Campus News
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

Campus News
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

Campus News
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

Campus News
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

Campus News
Donde Plowman

Ninth Chancellor Appointed

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

Campus News
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

Campus News
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

Campus News

“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”

Campus News

Give Kids A Smile Day

Students from Freedom Preparatory Academy received free dental services from UTHSC.
Continue reading Give Kids A Smile Day

Campus News
Martin Luther King Blvd or Historic East 9th Street

From the Big 9

In honor of Black History Month, UTC students created the podcast series Stories from the Big 9, focused on M.L. King Boulevard in Chattanooga. Continue reading From the Big 9

Campus News
researchers at UTK

Record Year for Research

UT Knoxville researchers set a record for fiscal year 2018.
Continue reading Record Year for Research

Campus News
First-generation college students gather at the Rock for a celebration.

First-Generation Students Honored

On Nov. 8, the Knoxville campus joined in the celebration of National First-Generation College Student Day. Continue reading First-Generation Students Honored

Campus News
UT Chattanooga’s student rocket team

Rocketing to No. 1

UTC’s student rocket team—the Rocket Mocs—are the No. 1 team in the country. Continue reading Rocketing to No. 1

Campus News
anti-hate yard sign reads "UTHSC is a Hate-Free Campus"

Taking A Stand Against Hate

When students at UTHSC were asked if they would sign a banner with a message of unity against hate, more than 400 stepped up to sign in roughly two hours. Continue reading Taking A Stand Against Hate

Campus News
corn harvesting equipment in West Tennessee

Agricultural Business Degree Added

This is UT Martin’s 18th bachelor’s degree program and expands the previous agricultural business concentration under the general agriculture degree. Continue reading Agricultural Business Degree Added

Campus News
Amelia Earhart circa 1936

Earhart Findings Obtain Widespread Media Attention

A UT researcher’s conclusion about remains found on a remote South Pacific island made headlines around the world this spring. Continue reading Earhart Findings Obtain Widespread Media Attention

Campus News
Rollins College of Business Dean Robert Dooley skydives for a cause.

Jumping for a Reason

Rollins College of Business Dean Robert Dooley jumped out of a perfectly good airplane while it was about two and a half miles above the ground. Continue reading Jumping for a Reason

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Keth Carver intrdouces audience at the 2018 WestStar forum

Leadership Program Hosts Gubernatorial Forum

The WestStar Leadership Program hosted a gubernatorial forum in May, in which six candidates participated. Continue reading Leadership Program Hosts Gubernatorial Forum

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