Part of the Solution
Sometimes as many as 400 people came in a four-hour shift for a COVID-19 vaccine. UTC nursing students kept the syringes filled and spirits high. Continue reading Part of the Solution
Category: COVID-19 Stories
Essays and updates from the UT community impacted by the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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Art Unfenced
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down indoor galleries in France, Paula Temple took her talents to the streets and opened a sidewalk gallery.
Continue reading Art Unfenced
A Better Place
Jennifer and Brian Winbigler hope their efforts create not only a brighter future for their children, but also the rest of the world. Continue reading A Better Place
The Light on the Hill
Tennessee beef producers see sales rise. Continue reading The Light on the Hill
N95 and 35 Years of Experience
When Peter Tsai was told he should win the Nobel Prize, he laughed. Continue reading N95 and 35 Years of Experience
Assisting in a Crisis
Alumni and donors give to help students impacted by COVID-19. Continue reading Assisting in a Crisis
Back to School
In this historical moment, education continues, albeit a little differently. Continue reading Back to School
Welcome to the UT Family
How UT’s campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates. Continue reading Welcome to the UT Family
From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia
For Peace Corps volunteers like Alex Cleveland, readjusting to life in your “home” country is usually difficult. Moving back in the middle of a global pandemic amplifies that experience. Continue reading From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia
Imagining a Different Future
A student reflects on changes brought by COVID-19. Continue reading Imagining a Different Future
Out of the Ashes
Aubrey Toldi had a unique experience of the COVID-19 pandemic – having witnessed the initial responses in two of the most impacted countries and cultures. Continue reading Out of the Ashes
Leaving for Texas: Fulbright Fellow Returns to U.S
UT alum Connor Mitchell tells about his abrupt return to the U.S. from Spain during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Leaving for Texas: Fulbright Fellow Returns to U.S