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Haslam Building Open for Business
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Haslam Building Open for Business

The new James A. Haslam II Business Building on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is “open for business.”

The Impact of Giving
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The Impact of Giving

Three scholarship students talk about their motivation—and their gratitude.

Sport 4 Peace
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Sport 4 Peace

Sport 4 Peace, an organization founded by Sarah Hillyer and Ashleigh Huffman, empowers women in countries where they often face great obstacles.

Ishmael Beah, UT Yearbooks, Olympic Medalists, and Other News
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Ishmael Beah, UT Yearbooks, Olympic Medalists, and Other News

Ishmael Beah, UT Yearbooks, Olympic Medalists, and other news in this installment of UTopics.

Countdown to Biofuels
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Countdown to Biofuels

Energy security, global warming, food versus fuel: while the energy debates rage, UT is forging ahead toward a homegrown solution.

All About the Issues: Jacquie Lawing Ebert
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All About the Issues: Jacquie Lawing Ebert

Jacquie Lawing Ebert thrives in the Washington, D.C., milieu. It's been her niche for more than 20 years.

Freeman Saves Nashville Hockey Franchise: David Freeman
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Freeman Saves Nashville Hockey Franchise: David Freeman

David Freeman is just a regular guy: a regular guy with a lot of money to invest in a National Hockey League franchise.

Bright Idea
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Bright Idea

Red flashing lights get our attention. Very bright red flashing lights, even more so.

Get Ready and Hold On
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Get Ready and Hold On

If you stand atop Fish Gap Hill, a peaceful scene spreads before you, but beneath the surface lies the potential to change all that.

The Road Ahead
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The Road Ahead

The excitement continues to build in Chattanooga since Volkswagen announced it will build its North American assembly plant there.

A Brush with Belize
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A Brush with Belize

Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Jeannie Petty spent a week in Belize on a medical-dental mission serving the Mayan population.

Capitol Idea
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Capitol Idea

Alumnus had a chance to sit down with Anthony Haynes and Kurt Schlieter, UT's liaisons with the state and federal governments.

Giving Back to UT Martin
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Giving Back to UT Martin

"It's only reasonable to give back to the place that gave you so much," is how Bill Blankenship describes his loyalties.

Absolutely YUM
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Absolutely YUM

What’s orange and white and moUThwatering all over? We asked Chef John Antun to help us assemble some distinctly "UT” tailgate recipes.

Warhol, STEM Growth, and Haslam Scholars
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Warhol, STEM Growth, and Haslam Scholars

The Campaign for Tennessee, a new Warhol exhibit, a look at the Haslam Scholars, and more in the latest installment of UTopics.

Bliss of the Spider Woman: Rosemary Gillespie
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Bliss of the Spider Woman: Rosemary Gillespie

Staring at the spider through the glowing light of her headlamp, Rosemary Gillespie (Knoxville '86) could hardly believe her eyes.

A Long Way from Orange Mound: Dr. Alvin Crawford
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A Long Way from Orange Mound: Dr. Alvin Crawford

Alvin Crawford says he "fell in love with kids" when he chose pediatric orthopedics as his life's work.

Special Dentist, Special Patients: Dr. Bud Baker
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Special Dentist, Special Patients: Dr. Bud Baker

The last 10 years of Dr. Elbert "Bud" Baker's nearly 50-year dental practice in Nashville have been the most rewarding.

Sounds Like Success: Dustin Cawood
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Sounds Like Success: Dustin Cawood

Dustin Cawood works on a ranch, but you won't find him in the saddle, enjoying the scenery on a 5,000-acre spread in Marin County, California.

We've Got the Power
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We’ve Got the Power

UT's new supercomputer is one of the world's fastest after just a few months in operation. In June, UT's Kraken ranked 57th in the "Top500" list.

Growing Silver
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Growing Silver

You can count on finding a riot of color among the blooms and foliage at the UT Gardens in Knoxville.

Appetite for Growth
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Appetite for Growth

Twins Wes and Ches Jackson are quick to point out that no one really graduates from college and aspires to sell hot dogs.

Patients and Prudence
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Patients and Prudence

Nicole Perez is taking part in a program that's putting the Knoxville campus on the leading edge of clinical psychology training.