“Like” UT President Joe
Wondering what University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro might be doing today? You can find out by looking him up on Facebook and Twitter.
Celebrating 150 Years of the Morrill Act
The Morrill Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 to create land-grant universities in the states.
Camp UT
From fossils and photography to football, University of Tennessee summer camps entertain and educate hundreds of youngsters.
Survey: Pat and Peyton
The next issue of Alumnus will feature Pat Summitt and Peyton Manning. What makes them special? How do they inspire you?
Peyton on Pat
“I think she could have coached a football team,” says Peyton Manning. Read more about Pat Summitt and Peyton in the Fall 2012 issue of the Tennessee Alumnus.
Tennessee Alumnus Digital Archive
In 1917, the first issue of Tennessee Alumnus spilled off the press of Stubley Printing Company. Nearly a century later, you can now flip through the pages of every issue at the UT library's digital archive.
Labor of Love
From the psychology behind happy marriages to advice from therapists, University of Tennessee alumni and faculty have made careers out of examining the relationship between spouses.
Trophy Case
This isn’t football. University of Tennessee students in Martin, Chattanooga and Knoxville participate in all kinds of sports, including some you might not expect.
Too Much Stuff
Admitting you’re prone to clutter is more acceptable than branding yourself a hoarder, but they’re really the same.
Caught for Life
"Wake up, son. This is Andy Holt, and we’re going fishing. I’ll pick you up in 15 minutes."
Mocs Bass Anglers Reel in Success
The Mocs Bass Anglers are reeling in big money and big fish and finding inspiration from a member of this relatively new club sport on campus.
Postcard from UT: Lewisburg, TN
The sheriff’s department in Lewisburg recently purchased an automated electronic fingerprint system with help from the UT County Technical Assistance Service.
Picture This: These Friends
The statues in the UT Martin Quad by Paul Meek Library symbolize the lifelong friendships forged among students, faculty and staff.
Space Man
Bill Harwood is the senior space consultant for CBS News. When he made his first trip to Cape Canaveral in 1982, he was a student reporter for The Daily Beacon.
Our Man on the Mall
Bob Vogel, a UT Martin graduate, is working to make the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and its famous memorials even more impressive and welcoming.
A New Path to UT
UT and other public universities in the state have now made community college a better choice, especially if students want to transfer later to a bachelor’s program.
Power Surge
Plan to watch the Super Bowl? UT professor Yilu Liu will watch how much electricity you use.
Marriage Psychology
"Happily ever after" sounds great, but is it possible? James McNulty, associate professor of psychology at UT Knoxville, has dedicated much of his career to revealing the secrets to a happy marriage.
How We Met
We asked alumni to share stories about how they met on campus, and quite a few of you responded. Here are a few of the tales we were told.
The Therapist is In
Four marriage counselors--three alumni and an instructor at the UT Health Science Center--discuss common marital issues and ways to prevent and resolve them.
Marriage by Numbers
Clearly, attitudes about marriage are changing. Divorce has gone from taboo to a norm. And now some people aren’t bothering with marriage at all.
Dodging Diabetes
You’ve heard it before – exercise and healthy eating habits can lead to a better quality of life. But can you avoid a chronic disease like diabetes if it runs in your family?
Ropes and Reins
Fans fill the arena to see it. Students attend UT Martin just to be a team member. “And they call the thing rodeo,” as Garth Brooks famously sings.
