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The Garcia sisters
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Three Sisters

Three first-generation Latinas at UT Knoxville have undergone similar journeys into a field in which few women go. Also, they’re sisters.

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Opening Doors

Difficult conversations open the door to friendship for IPS coworkers.

Ben Kredich plays an electric guitar in his bedroom
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Dignity of Risk

UT FUTURE students take steps towards the unknown as they navigate through college and independence.

Dameon Berry's wife and kids gather on their ranch
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Serving Those Who Have Served Us

UT Extension’s AgrAbility program helps veterans who choose to farm and as well as farmers who continue farming after debilitating injuries.

A Black woman in a white coat walks confidentally through the Memphis Medical District
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Reflective of the Population

For Jasmine Jefferson, a mentoring program tipped the scales in favor of a career in medicine.

Nancy Sanchez
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Conserja. Apoyadora. Amiga.

As an admissions coordinator, Nancy Sanchez provides the support and encouragement she wishes she received.

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UT by the Numbers

UT System had a record 52,559 students enroll this fall.

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Two Pennies and a Pledge

One UT alumnus made a promise to himself when as a college student he had two cents to last two weeks. Now he has a challenge for UT graduates.

Maroulas Vasileios in his office at the University of Tennessee
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A 1 Percent Idea

A mathematics professor works with Army research laboratory.

Kristina Lim and Mounica Konjeti prepare food in a professional kitchen
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A Recipe for Health

Culinary medicine class prepares doctors with kitchen skills.

Ben Neale and his cattle
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The Light on the Hill

Tennessee beef producers see sales rise.

Billy Weeks and Marielle Echavez
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Chattanooga’s Rising Rock

Even before she came to college, Marielle Echavez enjoyed making videos. One class at UTC changed her career plans.

Young ag entrepreneurs with their patent
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Finding a Better Way

A class at UT Martin leads to a patent.

fire trucks
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Responding to the Call

MTAS leads an innovative approach for fire departments.

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From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia

For Peace Corps volunteers like Alex Cleveland, readjusting to life in your "home" country is usually difficult. Moving back in the middle of a global pandemic amplifies that experience.

Colleen Jonsson
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A Matter of When

UTHSC researcher Colleen Jonsson takes on viruses, including COVID-19.

Two Asian elephants in a middle Tennessee outdoor habitat
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All Creatures Great and Small

UT alumnus "Doc" Steven Scott cares for them all.

a partially submerged mako shark gets tagged off the edge of a researcher's boat
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Hooked

UT Martin alumna Kesley Gibson studies shortfin makos.

Jill Mikucki, associate professor of microbiology, meets a helicopter at her research site in Antarctica.
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To The Extreme

Across the globe, UT Knoxville scientists seek answers.

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To Save a Life

MTAS looks at staffing needs for new animal shelter.

photos of a young orangutan with a tricycle and wearing a diaper on a jungle gym
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Escape Artist

In the 1980s an orangutan named Chantek charmed the UTC campus.

Emmie Dickman wearing her stole with an orange Power T mark
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Imagining a Different Future

A student reflects on changes brought by COVID-19.

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The Great Pause

2020 isn’t the first time the University of Tennessee entered into a pause.