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Jazz for Justice
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Jazz for Justice

In Northern Uganda, where children have long been traumatized by war, there is a group who call themselves "University of Tennessee girls."

Down on the Border
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Down on the Border

Tracking a group of 200 illegal aliens in the remote Sonoran Desert is a typical day's work for U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Frazier.

Worth the Reward
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Worth the Reward

Nan Schumaker's accomplishments include graduating from the FBI Academy, leading investigations, and contributing to a national championship.

Wrong President, Wrong Time
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Wrong President, Wrong Time

Tom Coens spends much of his time perusing letters, memos, speeches, and other communications to and from Andrew Jackson.

What a Difference Their Generosity Makes
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What a Difference Their Generosity Makes

Investing your money can be about as serious as a heart attack. Unfortunately, not every investment is a wise one.

Lands for All Time
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Lands for All Time

If you could look at mountains and seashores and think I saved that, wouldn't you nearly pop with pride? Paul Pritchard can say that.

Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
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Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News

A book about butterflies, solving the mystery of The Big Bopper's death, a fat camp for pets, and other stories.

The Other Phil Fulmer
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The Other Phil Fulmer

For 8 years, Phillip Fulmer has dedicated time and effort to curbing teen suicide, working with the Jason Foundation.

King of 'Shrooms
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King of ‘Shrooms

Dennis Desjardin had quite a surprise when realized that some of the leaves he was kneeling in were actually a pair of copperheads.

To Do the Right Thing
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To Do the Right Thing

Fall 2006 commencement at UT Knoxville seemed a fitting homecoming for civil rights pioneer Rita Sanders Geier.

Honor Thy Father
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Honor Thy Father

Enjoying the role of underdog can help level the playing field for all who play the game of life. Larry Pratt can relate.

Miss Tennessee, An Emmy Winner, and a Katrina Update
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Miss Tennessee, An Emmy Winner, and a Katrina Update

Blair Pancake won the Miss Tennessee title, and UT Chattanooga alumnus Leslie Jordan won an Emmy.

Doan Heads GSA
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Doan Heads GSA

Lurita Doan is a top government administrator, a technology company founder, and a scholar of Renaissance literature.

Fuel from the Fields
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Fuel from the Fields

Agricultural production has traditionally focused on food and fiber, but a third F has entered the picture. Fuel.

Biodiesel Comes Full Circle
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Biodiesel Comes Full Circle

When you hear Scott Curran talk about "creating a model for campus sustainability," it's hard not to get caught up in his enthusiasm.

Mays Pursues a Workable Fuel Cell
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Mays Pursues a Workable Fuel Cell

Jimmy Mays's polymer research has put him on the leading edge of a new clean-energy research initiative.

Hear and Now
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Hear and Now

Research at the University of Tennessee may be sweet music to the ears of millions of hearing-aid users.

Of Crimes and Clues
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Of Crimes and Clues

In a small room off the cottage's entryway, crime-scene investigators study blood spatters on the wall and bloody handprints on the floor.

There He Blows
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There He Blows

Josh Wolcott came to UT to study art. He never dreamed he'd be creating synthetic human bodies to blow up.