Two Disciplines, One Mission
A UT mobile clinic brings hearing, speech, and social services to rural Tennessee, improving lives while training future health professionals through a Grand Challenges–funded collaboration.
Getting Cellular
Two UT Knoxville professors launched TennWell, a research initiative exploring how stress impacts teen mental health and biology at the cellular level.
Changing Futures in Rural Schools
Amanda Hardin will never forget the high school student sitting across from her. For years the student struggled—exhausted from trying to fit in, constantly feeling like something was wrong with her.
A Car Full of Grace
Helping Mamas Knoxville supports East Tennessee families, providing 1.5M essential items like diapers, formula, and hygiene products to those in need since 2018.
Justice for All
UT students and EBCI leaders explore culturally specific approaches to domestic violence, seeking justice and health solutions for the Cherokee community.
Growing Her Dream
UTK alumna Jill Joyce never thought she would be where she is now: seated next to a student, helping him learn statistics.
Meeting the Challenge
UT Knoxville alumna runs agency that helps keep families intact.
Manufacturing Renaissance
If the manufacturing industry were a brick-and-mortar building, the sign on its window would read “help wanted.” UT Knoxville, however, would be lined up outside the door.
Good Reading
Tennessee’s literacy story needs a happier ending. UT is helping to rewrite one.
