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Department Celebrates a Century of Service

For 100 years, Agricultural and Resource Economics has been assisting agricultural producers and policymakers across the state and nation.

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Center Hosts Forensic Invitational

On a crisp spring morning, 17 U.S. Army forensic science technicians closely studied seven crime scenes deep in the forest in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UT Board of Trustees Chair John Compton discusses an issue during the annual meeting.
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Board Approves Partnerships

At the annual UT Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved resolutions to strengthen collaboration between UT Knoxville and UTIA, and to create a new Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee.

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“What Made Maddy Run”

Kate Fagan, former ESPN sports journalist and author spoke at UT Martin's Skyhawk Fieldhouse in February.

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Give Kids A Smile Day

Students from Freedom Preparatory Academy received free dental services from UTHSC.

Martin Luther King Blvd or Historic East 9th Street
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From the Big 9

In honor of Black History Month, UTC students created the podcast series Stories from the Big 9, focused on M.L. King Boulevard in Chattanooga.

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UT’s Economic Impact Tops $9 Billion

The University of Tennessee announced an estimated economic impact of $9.094 billion across the state for fiscal year 2017.

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Record Year for Research

UT Knoxville researchers set a record for fiscal year 2018.

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Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators

Newly elected legislators participated in two and a half days of sessions with UT experts and toured Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

Close up of the Dogwood flower
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10 Plants That Shaped Tennessee

Natalie Bumgarner and Andy Pulte of the Department of Plant Sciences led a team that sorted through more than 600 nominations.

First-generation college students gather at the Rock for a celebration.
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First-Generation Students Honored

On Nov. 8, the Knoxville campus joined in the celebration of National First-Generation College Student Day.

UT Chattanooga’s student rocket team
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Rocketing to No. 1

UTC’s student rocket team—the Rocket Mocs—are the No. 1 team in the country.

high school students touring an automobile manufacturing facility
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Celebrate Manufacturing Day

UT Center for Industrial Services partnered with some of its manufacturing partners in Tennessee to host tours for local high school students.

anti-hate yard sign reads "UTHSC is a Hate-Free Campus"
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Taking A Stand Against Hate

When students at UTHSC were asked if they would sign a banner with a message of unity against hate, more than 400 stepped up to sign in roughly two hours.

corn harvesting equipment in West Tennessee
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Agricultural Business Degree Added

This is UT Martin's 18th bachelor’s degree program and expands the previous agricultural business concentration under the general agriculture degree.

4-H campers at Lone Oaks holding fresh eggs
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Stepping Up for STEM and 4-H

Summer (and camp) is coming. 4-H camps connect students to agriculture and more.

Executive Leadership Institute Participants
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Learning to Lead

Eighteen faculty and staff members, representing each UT campus and institute are participating in an intensive, 12-month training program designed to prepare internal candidates for senior leadership roles.

Amelia Earhart circa 1936
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Earhart Findings Obtain Widespread Media Attention

A UT researcher’s conclusion about remains found on a remote South Pacific island made headlines around the world this spring.

Rollins College of Business Dean Robert Dooley skydives for a cause.
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Jumping for a Reason

Rollins College of Business Dean Robert Dooley jumped out of a perfectly good airplane while it was about two and a half miles above the ground.

Keth Carver intrdouces audience at the 2018 WestStar forum
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Leadership Program Hosts Gubernatorial Forum

The WestStar Leadership Program hosted a gubernatorial forum in May, in which six candidates participated.

Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams,
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Celebrating Nurses

Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, U.S. deputy surgeon general, was the featured speaker at UTHSC's NightinGala, a celebration of nursing.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton, Judi Herbert and Jim Herbert
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CASNR Transforms to Herbert College of Agriculture

The Herbert College of Agriculture is the third named college in UT history and only the second land-grant agricultural college in the nation named from a philanthropic gift.

Tennessee Foreign Language
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Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Joins UT

Under this new arrangement, the center will tailor its mission to providing language services to state and local government entities in support of industrial recruitment and economic development.