King of ‘Shrooms
Dennis Desjardin had quite a surprise when realized that some of the leaves he was kneeling in were actually a…
“Performing” Surgery
Appreciation for the arts and cutting-edge surgery skills seem worlds apart, but Dr. David LaVelle easily connects the dots.
Keeping the Lid on in Korea
When 4-star general Burwell Bell came to UT to speak, he was--for a time--just "B.B.," a friend, relative, and diehard…
To Do the Right Thing
Fall 2006 commencement at UT Knoxville seemed a fitting homecoming for civil rights pioneer Rita Sanders Geier.
Fueling Change
As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate, nearly everyone has an opinion about fuel production and consumption.
Rehabilition Goes to the Dogs
Although she was only 10 years old, Maggie Carlin suffered excruciating pain from arthritis in both knees.
To Protect and Serve
Jim Hammond is hopeful that the hundreds of cadets he has trained to be Iraqi police officers will make a…
In the Line of Fire
"There's no front line in Iraq. Everywhere we stayed was the front line," said Dr. Joan Sullivan, a member of…
UT’s Public Service Connection
The UT Institute for Public Service puts the knowledge of UT faculty and consultants to use solving real-world problems.
They Didn’t Forget
Eddie Rowe says he'd be "digging ditches today" if it weren't for the kindness of former UT pharmacy dean Seldom…
Honor Thy Father
Enjoying the role of underdog can help level the playing field for all who play the game of life. Larry…
Changing Tomorrow Today
UT's statewide marketing effort is keyed to the "fUTure" and includes billboards, a new television commercial, and print advertising.
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.
A President’s Eye View
President John Petersen is in his third year at the UT helm, and he's making his mark on several fronts.
Doan Heads GSA
Lurita Doan is a top government administrator, a technology company founder, and a scholar of Renaissance literature.
No Smoking
Each year almost 10,000 Tennesseans die as a direct result of cigarette smoking. Yet 28 percent continue to smoke.
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
When you hear Scott Curran talk about "creating a model for campus sustainability," it's hard not to get caught up…
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.
Fueling Tomorrow
Gas-guzzling cars and congested highways -- our transportation culture is ripe for change, but can we hope for anything better?
Hear and Now
Research at the University of Tennessee may be sweet music to the ears of millions of hearing-aid users.
Kennewick Man: An Unburied Treasure
Is Kennewick Man a sacrosanct skeleton that should be reburied? Or are his bones evidence that should be preserved and…
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…
