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Master Gardener Peter Markovich speaks to Hamilton County Master Gardener interns about the raised beds located next to the UT Extension office in Chattanooga.
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

The ranks of master gardeners continue to grow across Tennessee, spreading horticultural knowledge.

An illustration rendering of a feasibility study for a marina in Savannah.
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Learning to Lead

Learn how the CPM program's growth in West Tennessee is enhancing professional development for local leaders and driving significant economic projects.

Ingram Scholars 2024 (second year) From left: Jay Carroll, Lincoln County; Colin Cheplen, Giles County; Aaliyah Dunavant, Lawrence County; Paige Stiles, Marshall County; Mercie Ashmore, Lewis County; Bibi Crane, Maury County; Pat Ford, director.
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Leading Through Networking

The Ingram Scholars program provides an opportunity for exemplary UT Southern students to help their communities while networking with local leaders.

Lonnie Bedwell ascends the Khumbu Icefall with the help of a fixed line on his way to Camp I.
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Heaven’s Peak

UTK alumnus helps guide a blind hiker to the summit of Mount Everest.

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Lost and Found

CTAS Criminal Justice Consultant Derrick Woods used drones to locate a missing teenager.

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Ukrainian Students Find Refuge

For graduate students Nina Klimenkova and Arsen Martyshchuk, UT Chattanooga has been a literal refuge.

First responders learn about grain bin safety and rescue through a partnership with Tennessee AgrAbility at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center.
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A Tale of Caution

Tragedies of grain bin accidents reinforce safety procedures and rescue training.

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A Sacred Space

UT Southern children's literature conference continues teacher's love of students.

Richard Walker exploring an underwater cave system.
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Diving into Medicine

UTHSC physician Dr. Richard Walker is the most interesting guy in the E.R.

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Ink in the Blood

UT Martin alumnus Daniel Richardson enjoys the challenge of small-town newspapers.

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Teaching the Whole Child

The UTK Center for Literacy, Education and Employment works to increase literacy in students with disabilities.

Blue bookshelves completely full of multi-colored books.
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UT Leaders Share Book Lists

Leaders from the University of Tennessee share the books that have impacted them—or ones they’re reading or planning to read.

Two students walking across campus at UT Martin.
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A One-Two Punch

Guaranteed early admissions and an expanded UT Promise qualifying income level help make college more accessible and affordable for Tennesseans.

UT President Emeritus Joe Johnson. (Photo by Adam Brimer)
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Sincerely, Joe

UT President Emeritus Joe Johnson is fondly remembered through his letters.

University High Principal Arielle Garcia Hayes welcomes a student with a hug.
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University High

University High, headquartered at UTC, offers Hamilton Country students enrollment in college-level courses taught by UTC faculty and directly supported by high school courses taught by HCS teachers.

Trevor Vickery, a student veteran at UT Knoxville, goes for a run across campus.
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Serving those Who Serve

UT Knoxville is committed to providing services and resources in order to help our veteran students succeed academically, professionally, and personally.

Brynna Stubblefield, left, and Macey Davis prepare to help organizations in Pulaski as part of 'Into the Streets'.
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The Value of Community Service

Each fall, UT Southern students head “Into the Streets” to give back to Pulaski. Along the way, they learn about the town and build relationships with each other.

Kids in the Lake County 4-H program fish off a walkway at Reelfoot Lake.
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Focus on 4-H

Christian-Boyer is among the UT Extension agents now able to focus solely on 4-H and Youth Development, thanks to a $2.2 million increase in legislative funding for UT Extension approved in 2021.

Lathon Ross wears a shirt decorated by his students during a celebration of the first graduates from the Call Me MiSTER program at UT Martin.
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Call Me MiSTER

The Call Me MiSTER program strives to increase the pool of male minority educators to be effective role models.

Alondra Gonzalez Mireles in her green UTHSC scrubs.
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Wanting More

UTHSC's enrollment programs with partner schools across the country provide increased access to nursing programs for students.

Illustration of a business man reaching out for assistance.
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Certified Learning

The Naifeh Center's Tennessee Certified Public Manager program allows graduates to earn graduate school credits.

Sam Banks, Knoxville '23, assists in constructing a Habitat for Humanity house.
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Home Sweet Homes

UT Knoxville resident assistants build habitat homes for 26 years.

Derek and Sierra Ezell's tiny home.
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Tiny Living

UT Martin professor used tiny house living for his dissertation.