Historically Speaking
Creation of the UT Research Foundation
Founded in 1934 by UT Knoxville professors Kenneth Hertel and W.R. Woolrich, the UT Research Corporation evolved into today’s UT Research Foundation, advancing innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development.
Historically Speaking
Path to Neuroscience Excellence
In 1985, the University of Tennessee System created a multidisciplinary Neuroscience Center of Excellence to address the growing complexity of brain research and the need for collaboration across disciplines.
Historically Speaking
The Space Legacy of UT Alumni
It’s an exclusive club to which 10 UT System graduates belong. They each have ventured into space as an astronaut—some multiple times, and some became news along the way.
