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When the Waters Rose

Hurricane Helene brought record floods to Tennessee. Public officials, teamwork, and community spirit helped save lives and set the path…

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IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter

For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to…

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Heath Shuler Believes in Giving Back

University of Tennessee football great and former U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler reflects on the importance of public service.

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UT Alumni Make Their Mark in Legislative Roles

From Capitol Hill to state agencies, graduates leverage their University of Tennessee education and experience to advocate for Tennessee communities.

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Blossoms of Hope

A close bond with an aunt and uncle who owned a flower shop set Amy Elder Gammel on a path…

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Getting to Know ALICE

ALICE families serve our communities daily yet live paycheck-to-paycheck. Explore Cairo Douglas’ journey and the initiatives making a lasting impact…

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Championing Children’s Health

UTHSC rheumatologist Terri Finkel successfully advocated for a 'life-changing' law to help Tennessee's smallest residents.

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Partnerships for Regional Impact

As CEO of Giles County Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, Jessie Parker is helping small businesses and entrepreneurs set…

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Advocate for Change

UT Chattanooga senior Mateo Jimenez discovered his passion during community service work outside of UTC: broadband access for underserved communities.

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See Spot Run

UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.

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Jaw in a Day

A team of UT Health Science Center surgeons successfully performed a milestone facial reconstruction following the removal of a tumor.

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Crayfish and Katydids

Shanna Hanes and some of her students at UT Southern have embarked on a mission to clean up Giles County…

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Grassroots

UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.

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From Bench to Bed

Researchers from multiple disciplines across UT Knoxville and the UT Institute of Agriculture help pioneer a new era of precision…

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Celebrating 90 years of Innovation

This year the UT Research Foundation celebrates 90 years of pioneering innovation and transforming ideas into impactful products.

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Putting out Fires

UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the…

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Fueling An Obsession

Blowing a hole in the roof of his childhood home fueled a passion that 99-year-old George Schweitzer continues to share…

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Free to Think

Jim Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995, now boasting over 900 peer-reviewed articles and 7 million global…

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The President’s Mussel

UT President Estabrook’s discovery of a new mussel species in the 1800s highlights the university's legacy of research and scientific…

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Enabling Growth With Record Gifts

UT received a record $400M+ in FY 2024, supporting students with new scholarships, research initiatives, and enhanced athletics facilities.

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The Dentist Will See You Now

The Healthy Smiles project continues to boost Tennessee's dental workforce and delivers crucial care to rural communities.

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Setting Records

The UT System celebrates record-breaking enrollment figures while peer institutions grapple with fluctuating numbers.

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Growing UT

The University of Tennessee's statewide growth fuels projects to modernize and expand facilities across it's campuses.

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