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.
Blossoms of Hope
A close bond with an aunt and uncle who owned a flower shop set Amy Elder Gammel on a path to nearly 20 years as a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association.
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 in Tennessee.
Championing Children’s Health
UTHSC rheumatologist Terri Finkel successfully advocated for a 'life-changing' law to help Tennessee's smallest residents.
Partnerships for Regional Impact
As CEO of Giles County Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, Jessie Parker is helping small businesses and entrepreneurs set up shop in the community.
Advocate for Change
UT Chattanooga senior Mateo Jimenez discovered his passion during community service work outside of UTC: broadband access for underserved communities.
See Spot Run
UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.
Jaw in a Day
A team of UT Health Science Center surgeons successfully performed a milestone facial reconstruction following the removal of a tumor.
Crayfish and Katydids
Shanna Hanes and some of her students at UT Southern have embarked on a mission to clean up Giles County streams.
Grassroots
UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.
From Bench to Bed
Researchers from multiple disciplines across UT Knoxville and the UT Institute of Agriculture help pioneer a new era of precision medicine.
Celebrating 90 years of Innovation
This year the UT Research Foundation celebrates 90 years of pioneering innovation and transforming ideas into impactful products.
Putting out Fires
UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the state.
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 with others: chemistry.
Free to Think
Jim Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995, now boasting over 900 peer-reviewed articles and 7 million global visitors monthly.
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 discovery.
Enabling Growth With Record Gifts
UT received a record $400M+ in FY 2024, supporting students with new scholarships, research initiatives, and enhanced athletics facilities.
The Dentist Will See You Now
The Healthy Smiles project continues to boost Tennessee's dental workforce and delivers crucial care to rural communities.
Setting Records
The UT System celebrates record-breaking enrollment figures while peer institutions grapple with fluctuating numbers.
Growing UT
The University of Tennessee's statewide growth fuels projects to modernize and expand facilities across it's campuses.
Creating Access
UT Knoxville continues enhancing campus capacity to support academics, research, and the Volunteer experience.
Turning Blue
Political science students from the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs lead focus groups for Ford's BlueOval City project.
A Gripping Story
Juan Pena found his calling while studying in the UTC mechatronics program.
