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Daniel McPartland crosses the monkey bars on a ROTC obstacle course.

Training the Next Generation

Army ROTC prepares students at the Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin campuses to enter the military as second lieutenants, as well as for life after they leave the military. Continue reading Training the Next Generation

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UT Knoxville students and military veterans display a banner which reads "Connecting military veterans to UT student services".

Bridges to Higher Education

The transition from serving in the military to pursuing a postsecondary education can be one with which many veterans struggle. UT helps them thrive in their new college environments. Continue reading Bridges to Higher Education

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UTIA Farm Manager Brandon Beavers and Pat Hitson Reilly stand by the grave of Reilly's relative and Revolutionary War veteran James Trice.

Remaining Still

A Revolutionary War veteran’s gravesite remains on land owned by the UT Institute of Agriculture—land that he used to farm himself. Continue reading Remaining Still

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Old photo of T Joe Walker, holding guitar, with other soldiers during World War II.

‘I was one of the lucky ones’

Ninety-nine-year-old Army veteran T Joe Walker went from building bridges during World War II to leading mechanical maintenance at UT Martin. Now retired, Walker recalls memories of war and an undying love for family. Continue reading ‘I was one of the lucky ones’

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Donald Reising smiles sitting in front of engineering equipment.

First. Last. Always.

Donald Reising brings lessons learned from the military into his UT Chattanooga classroom. Continue reading First. Last. Always.

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Aaron Bolen standing next to an astronaut suit exhibit.

From Cyberspace to Outer Space

UT Knoxville alumnus Charles “Aaron” Bolen shoots for the stars. Continue reading From Cyberspace to Outer Space

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Ashtynn Barrett

Operation Nurse

UT Southern alumnae Ashtynn Barrett and Samantha Vance knew they wanted to be nurses from a young age, but discovered their passion for serving in the military as adults. Continue reading Operation Nurse

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Military themed challenge coin alongside assorted pieces of military gear.

Helping Hand

With the help of UT Center for Industrial Services employees, Tennessee small businesses have secured billions of dollars in government contracts since 1986. Read about two. Continue reading Helping Hand

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Navy Ensign Gage Smith, Air Force 2nd Lt. Jessica Smith, Army 2nd Lt. Lincoln Mitchell, Air Force 2nd Lt. Hayden Hall and Army Capt. Chase Morris stand for a photo.

Committed to Serve

Every generation of Jessica Smith’s family has served in the armed forces since the French and Indian War. Her turn came when she entered medical school at the UT Health Science Center. Continue reading Committed to Serve

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Man looks downward in a sad, contemplative manner.

Implicitly Better Tools

A veteran dies by suicide almost every hour, every day in the United States. UT Knoxville Professor Michael Olson hopes to help. Continue reading Implicitly Better Tools

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The Tennessee state Capitol building, lit at night

UT Alumni on the Hill

Our Tennessee recognizes alumni who serve in the Tennessee General Assembly and the United States Congress. Continue reading UT Alumni on the Hill

By the Numbers
Uniformed military member stands with daughter on a grassy hill, with US flags waving in the wind.

Military By the Numbers

From offering an in-state tuition rate to students affiliated with the military to creating veteran resource centers, the University of Tennessee strives to serve those who serve. Continue reading Military By the Numbers

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Deposit Photo

Inside Rubber’s Soul

In February 2018, a team from Eastman Chemical Company visited Dayakar Penumadu’s materials research lab with a request. The UT Knoxville team’s answer is likely to yield impacts on material sustainability and durability for car tires in the future. Continue reading Inside Rubber’s Soul

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No Hard and Fast Lines

Twenty-first century medical appointments are a predictable affair: syringes, stethoscopes, thermometers and the like. But the Middle Age’s medico-magical methods were anything but predictable—that’s why they caught the attention of a UTC professor. Continue reading No Hard and Fast Lines

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Renee Bailey Iacona and her boyfriend, Yomi Martins, dressed in traditional Nigerian clothing. Martins is from Nigeria.

‘Series of Serendipitous Moments’

From her days as a first-generation college student at UT Martin to her current role on the front line of cancer drug research at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Renee Bailey Iacona’s journey can only be described as a series of serendipitous moments. Continue reading ‘Series of Serendipitous Moments’

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Richard Schoeberl

‘Something Had to be Done’

Nearly 28 million people are currently enslaved around the world, with traffickers raking in $150 billion a year. UT Southern Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Criminology and Homeland Security Richard Schoeberl works to help solve this crisis. Continue reading ‘Something Had to be Done’

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Jack on the Rocks statue in front of the Cave Spring opening at the Jack Daniel Distillery.

Whiskey and Trees

Jack Daniels needs specific trees to create its iconic whiskey. UTIA has been there to help ensure the brand can continue for many more generations. Continue reading Whiskey and Trees

Grand Challenge
Dr. Jim Bailey

In The Heart of Communities

UTHSC Jim Bailey and his team lead the research effort to improve the heart health of Tennesseans, whose state ranks third in the nation in cardiovascular events. But the team isn’t working in a lab—they’re working in the community. Continue reading In The Heart of Communities

Grand Challenge
Narcan kit with all its contents.

Searching for Chocolate Chips

A new program will allow those dealing with drug addiction to test street drugs for the presence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl. UT’s SMART initiative will help determine if it works. Continue reading Searching for Chocolate Chips

Grand Challenge

A Fruitful Career

David Lockwood has toiled alongside Tennessee fruit growers for nearly 50 years—its work he was, quite literally, born to do. Continue reading A Fruitful Career

By the Numbers

Making An Impact

The UT Research Foundation moves ideas and discoveries by faculty, staff and students from the laboratories and classrooms to the marketplace. Continue reading Making An Impact

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State of Tennessee symbol (3 stars) are covered with illustrated tangles.

Untangling a State

At what point does a challenge become too challenging? For the UT System, the answer is never. We’re tackling the state’s Grand Challenges head-on. Continue reading Untangling a State

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An illustration of a tornado made of drugs, spinning through a small town.

Disease Realities

Tennessee is in the throes of a substance abuse epidemic. It’s time for us all to get SMART. Continue reading Disease Realities

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