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Growing Communities

Derrick Stowell had no idea his passion for environmental education and therapeutic recreation would launch a world-impacting program.

Ivan Navarrette worked to prepare the playing field at Lusail Stadium in Qatar for the World Cup.
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No Higher Thing

To a turf grass student, it might seem like there’s no higher career peak than managing the pitches for the World Cup. But for UTIA student Ivan Navarrete, who prepared playing fields for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, what seemed like the peak is just the beginning.

David Golden is a Herbert College of Agriculture professor of food microbiology.
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What’s in a Date?

A professor of food microbiology reveals the facts and myths behind ‘sell by’ and ‘use by’ dates.

Wildlife veterinarian Dan Grove extracts a lymph node from a deer carcass
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To Be Different

After 11 moves across nine states, Dan Grove landed his dream veterinarian job.

Lone Oaks Farm's entrance road
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Seeding Tomorrow in West Tennessee

Things grow in Hardeman County. The University of Tennessee is planting something new there in fertile ground.

One Amazing Horse
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One Amazing Horse

Endurance racer Amigo beat the odds, with the help of many friends.