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The Farm of the Future Now

Turn off U.S. Route 31 onto a driveway shaded by tall trees. Pass silos, round bales of hay and horses…

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Into the Lab We Go

One afternoon in February, Catherine Jones was browsing Zintellect, a job board for students seeking science-based internship opportunities in government…

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Uncertainties and Unknowns

The use of automated license plate readers is growing in Tennessee, but results from a research project show that data…

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Staying Curious

In 2019, Sarah Asemota (UTC ’16, HSC ’23) began her Ph.D. research in Dr. Ramesh Narayanan’s lab at the UT…

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Going with the Flow

Restoring something to its original state can be a daunting task. Just ask Tom Blanchard and other UT Martin faculty…

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Finding the Why

Mudit Rana knew the class he planned to take during his last semester at UT Southern would be a challenge.

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Ask, Observe, Connect

Gillian Morton developed a passion for research while studying at UT Chattanooga.

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Nuclear Synergy

In the heart of East Tennessee, a groundbreaking collaboration is reshaping the future of nuclear energy and national security.

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A Taste for Marine Biology

Stanton Belford’s love of marine biology began with a salty gulp of ocean water and a high school field trip.

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Take a Chance on this Article

Chance, risk, probability and uncertainty live on in daily life through decisions made and events that happen.

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Immersed in Study Abroad

In the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Skylynn Pastorello got an up-close view of insects not found in Tennessee, such…

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From Patient to Doctorate

Logan McCulley’s journey to becoming a nurse practitioner began at 14 when the four-wheeler he was driving flipped and landed…

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Case Closed

Surreal. That is the word Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Brandon Elkins uses to describe what it’s like to…

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A Groundbreaking Partnership

Higher education can be a competitive environment. While faculty from different institutions often collaborate and share knowledge, institutions themselves rarely…

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Behind the Curtain

Leon Scioscia (Martin ’76) caught the bug at an early age to write plays and make a living in the…

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Taking a Chance on People

Rick Dierenfeldt, a former police officer turned academic, knows what it means to take a chance on people, unconventional ideas…

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UTC Mocs Make History with NIT Championship Win

The UTC men’s basketball team made history this spring by winning the National Invitational Tournament — becoming the first Southern…

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Help Wanted: Your Dream

Programs from across the campuses and institutes that make up the University of Tennessee System assist entrepreneurs start their businesses.

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Making House Calls

Debbie Reynolds became a mobile veterinarian, bringing traditional and alternative care directly to pets in the Martin area.

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Young Entrepreneurs

These determined UT student entrepreneurs turned ideas into businesses, from startups to studios, proving ambition and creativity can spark success…

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Envision Success for Entrepreneurs

The Urban Vision Initiative connects entrepreneurs from underserved communities with UTC student consultants to drive economic success.

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A white man and woman pose for a photo, holding a bucket of strawberries, in front of a large green tractor.

Help on the Farm

In May, cars line Ooltewah Georgetown Road, all headed to the Smith farm for fresh-picked strawberries straight from the field.

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Innovating for the Future

Lia Winter (Knoxville ’19) turned an innovative idea into a business, helping over a thousand orthopedic reconstruction patients—and counting.

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