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Tennessee Chamber, CIS Forge Training Partnership

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the UT Center for Industrial Services (CIS) are joining forces to provide affordable training opportunities to help Tennessee manufacturers achieve their desired goals.

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Everywhere You Look, UT Hits Milestone

The Everywhere You Look, UT mural campaign, which is painting its way across Tennessee, reached a milestone this summer of 70 murals now complete in 64 counties.

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Renowned Faculty and Research

Researchers in the Tickle College of Engineering are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide treatment plans to breast cancer patients more quickly by analyzing pathology reports and other clinical records to determine how much breast cancer is in the body. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Tennessee and the second most common cancer among women in the United States.

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Biologists Recognized for Aquatic Research

Two UTC biology, geology and environmental science faculty members were recognized for outstanding research in aquatic ecosystems.

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Career Development Launches Flight Path Studio

UT Southern’s new Flight Path Studio offers students free professional attire to build confidence and prepare for interviews, internships and career opportunities.

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UTM Wins National Community Bank Competition

Five College of Business and Global Affairs students became the third UT Martin team in eight years to win a title by finishing first in the 11th national 2025 Conference of State Bank Supervisors Community Bank Case Study Competition.

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Sight Restored to 20 During Cataract-A-Thon

The eighth annual Cataract-A-Thon was held at Hamilton Eye Institute in June. Volunteer medical teams performed $60,000 worth of free cataract surgeries for 20 people who lacked the insurance or financial means to receive care.

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Experts Share Flood Recovery Research

UT Extension experts share hurricane flood recovery research to help Tennessee farmers restore farmland and protect against future damage.

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TLC Trains Erlanger Staff

TLC provided a two-day Foundations of Medical Interpretation training to bilingual staff at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.

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Research Foundation Ranks Among Top For Patents

The UT Research Foundation earned the No. 71 spot on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024 list published by the National Academy of Inventors.

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UTK Student Excellence

Three UT Knoxville students were awarded Goldwater Scholarships—the most prestigious national undergraduate scholarship of its kind—for the 2025-26 academic year.

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MobileMOC Launches

UTC is expanding its reach by partnering with the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD) to bring evidence-based programs to senior centers in Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.

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Landmark Turns 20

For two decades, the Martin Movie Theater at UT Southern has served as more than just a place to watch films—it’s been a cornerstone of campus life and a cultural anchor for the Pulaski community.

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UT Trustees Approve UTM Strategic Plan

The new UT Martin strategic plan, approved by the UT Board of Trustees at its winter meeting, highlights the university’s commitment to innovative learning opportunities, strengthening industry partnerships and supporting economic development in West Tennessee and othzer areas.

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UTHSC Earns R1 Status

UT Health Science Center has earned the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Faculty Unite Against Avian Flu

To fight the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, faculty in veterinary medicine, animal science, wildlife management, epidemiology, virology, diagnostics, agricultural engineering, mathematical modeling and related fields created a new One Health Initiative working group in the spring.

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TLC Enhances the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Experiences

Often called the Smithsonian of Country Music, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville is the world’s largest repository of country music artifacts.

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UT: Stronger than Ever

UT System President Randy Boyd delivered the 2025 State of the University, celebrating milestones, growth, and UT’s expanding impact statewide.

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Pioneering Research Excellence

The UT Knoxville Tickle College of Engineering received a $20 million U.S. Department of Energy grant for the IMPACT project.

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Expanding Business

UT Chattanooga officials broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to the Gary W. Rollins College of Business Fletcher Hall in March.

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Student Life Opportunities

UT Southern is enhancing student experiences with the establishment of two new unrestricted endowments dedicated to student life.

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Call Me MiSTER Donation

UTM's Call Me MiSTER program was presented with a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Crystal Renee Hayslett Foundation.

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Renovation Grand Opening

UTHSC’s Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology held a opening ceremony in October for its renovated space at the UT Conference Center in Knoxville.