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photos of a young orangutan with a tricycle and wearing a diaper on a jungle gym

Escape Artist

In the 1980s an orangutan named Chantek charmed the UTC campus. Continue reading Escape Artist

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The Great Pause

2020 isn’t the first time the University of Tennessee entered into a pause. Continue reading The Great Pause

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Karen Holst, Christoper Almanza, and Bob Kronick gather in a Pond Gap classroom

Second Shift

University-Assisted Community Schools change lives and education. Continue reading Second Shift

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Altha Stewart

A Heart for Home

Altha Stewart works to help youth in Bluff City. Continue reading A Heart for Home

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Abby Murphy points her left toe, instructing a row of dance students behind her

Staying ‘En Pointe’

Arts programs, including dance, are known to increase attendance rates and test scores, encourage critical thinking and boost creative writing skills—and for good reason. Continue reading Staying ‘En Pointe’

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Jennifer Richards

A Beacon for Youth Education

Jennifer Richards always wanted to teach. Through her work developing 4-H curricula, she has reached thousands in Tennessee and across the nation. Continue reading A Beacon for Youth Education

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Katie Baker Picciuto

Award Winner

Nationally recognized teacher Katie Picciuto praises her UTC career preparation. Continue reading Award Winner

By the Numbers

The State of Education

How does Tennessee compare to other states (or the nation as a whole) when it comes to K-12 education? Continue reading The State of Education

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teacher materials, colored pencils, golden delicious apple and a globe

From Strength to Strength

UT System hosts teacher preparation convening. Continue reading From Strength to Strength

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Minding the Gap

CIS works to recruit for manufacturing jobs. Continue reading Minding the Gap

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Colleen Ryan works with a student

“A-ha!”

The classroom experience is eye opening for future teachers. Continue reading “A-ha!”

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Krissy DeAlejandro

Changing a State One Student at a Time

Krissy DeAlejandro leads tnAchieves. Continue reading Changing a State One Student at a Time

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West High School principal Jonathan East

Learning to Lead

The Center for Educational Leadership prepares future principals. Continue reading Learning to Lead

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A tiny perfect bound leather book held between a thumb and index and middle fingers

The Odd and Rare

Celebrate UT Knoxville’s 225 year with treasures from the UT Libraries’ Special Collections. Continue reading The Odd and Rare

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A lighthouse beacon shines on a crowded boat of Vietnamese refugees

A Second Chance

A couple attain new lives through UTHSC. Continue reading A Second Chance

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Mourners attending Lt. Richard “Tito” Lannom’s memorial service at Discovery Park of America filled all three floors of the museum.

Finding the Light

Charlotte Shaw finds courage through her husband’s bravery. Continue reading Finding the Light

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Interior view of the entrance of Patten Chapel from the front altar

Heart of Campus

Patten Chapel beats with love and loss. Continue reading Heart of Campus

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Russell Toone assists a business owner with the government contracting process.

Continuing His Service

Veteran helps veteran-owned businesses. Continue reading Continuing His Service

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Participants in a girls soccer camp in Jordan toss neon colored soccer balls into the sky

A Catalyst for Hope

The Center for Sport, Peace, and Society brings hope, peace and inclusion to girls in war-torn countries through sports. Continue reading A Catalyst for Hope

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Nathan Chumbler at the UT College of Vetrinary Medicine war dog memorial.

An Officer and a Veterinarian

Growing up, Nathan Chumbler had two passions: a love of animals and a desire to be an Army officer. Continue reading An Officer and a Veterinarian

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A row of grain silos in Sharon, TN. The largest and frontmost silo is painted with "Everywhere You Look, UT"

Everywhere You Look

Murals make UT’s presence visible. Continue reading Everywhere You Look

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