NASA Wants Their Stuff Back
One of the strengths of the UT Space Institute is our work in hypersonics, flight through the atmosphere at extreme…
Signing Off
Bob Kesling reflects on his 26-year career as the lead announcer of the UT Knoxville Vols Network.
Finding My Spark
UT alumnus Julia Law found her calling in political science through the recommendations of a professor and a government relations…
Why Research Matters
Research is a human endeavor that tries to answer questions, solve problems and advance our knowledge of ourselves and our…
Growing Communities
Derrick Stowell had no idea his passion for environmental education and therapeutic recreation would launch a world-impacting program.
Writing from a Blue Flame
UT Knoxville alumna Monica Brashears' gothic novel named as one of the best books in 2023.
Why Scholarships Matter
UT Knoxville graduate Courtney Brown reflects on the opportunities she found through UT Promise.
What Family Means to Me
Growing up, my family really valued the importance of our last name. We took a lot of pride in being…
The Uniform
Retired U.S. Army Gen. B.B. Bell first put on a military uniform during his freshman year in Army ROTC. He…
No Higher Thing
To a turf grass student, it might seem like there’s no higher career peak than managing the pitches for the…
‘Greatest Joy and Blessing’
Michaela Frederick teaches students with “different abilities.” Such work requires a sturdy foundation to lean on, and Frederick found hers…
More Than an Arts Career
UT Chattanooga’s Arts-Based Collaborative works to incorporate the arts into children’s learning.
What’s in a Date?
A professor of food microbiology reveals the facts and myths behind ‘sell by’ and ‘use by’ dates.
Better World
We all want to do our part to make the world a better place, but more often than not, we…
Loosening the Grip on the Big Life Plan
Erin Zammett Ruddy learned some life skills in her 20s that also helped her face the pandemic. Just don’t ask…
Diversity: A Good Start, Not the Finish Line
Robert Fisher considers an Alexander Hamilton quote as a reminder of a specific duty institutions owe to the people they…
Remembering Why
Teaching is not easy. It is more than making awesome lesson plans, having great test scores and getting a top…
The Game Changing SMILE
Through challenge, competition and encouragement, Shane Cotriss discovered a path he loved at UTC.
