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Tennessee Government Managers on Zoom

Naifeh Center Program Moves Online for First Time

For the first time in the the Tennessee Government Management Institute's 20-year history, the program was all virtual this year.

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Award winners

Six Faculty and Staff Recognized with 2020 President’s Awards

Award recipients champion research, diversity and inclusion and embody excellence throughout the UT System.

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UTIA to Lead UT System One Health Initiative

The One Health Initiative focuses on research collaborations to address animal and environmental health issues that also may have implications…

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UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’

2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization.

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Keith Carver and Athletic officials guide Bettye Giles to center court to present her with an award.

Giles Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

UT Martin's first and only director of women’s athletics was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall…

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Kaylin Underwood

Allergy App Wins Competition

Senior Kaylin Underwood is developing an app that automatically scans grocery items and tells shoppers whether the item contains an…

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Donde Plowman speaks at a podium flanked by UT officials in academic regalia

A New Generation of Leadership

Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.

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IPS leaders gather with graduates of the Tennessee Certified Public Manager program.

Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation

In just its second year, the Tennessee CPM program had 25 participants.

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Ashton Braddock and Randy Boyd

Boyd Announces UT Promise Mentor Recruitment

UT President Randy Boyd announced UT Promise scholarship students will be paired with mentors who help guide students through the…

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UT Kicks Off UT Promise Endowment Campaign

The goal of UT Promise is to make higher education even more accessible and affordable for Tennessee students.

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T-Shirt Story Goes Viral

This fall, the internet went wild over the story of a Florida fourth grader who created his own UT design…

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UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university's anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September.

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Rocketing Up

UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition.

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College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn.

College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus

College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn.

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Agriculture and Alumni Shine at Ag Day

More than 700 friends and supporters gathered before kickoff of the Tennessee-Georgia football game to celebrate agriculture and honor three…

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UT IPS building at 193 Polk Ave

IPS Expands in Middle Tennessee

IPS added training space in Nashville to meet a growing demand.

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Donde Plowman

Ninth Chancellor Appointed

Donde Plowman has returned to UT Knoxville to serve as the campus’ ninth chancellor.

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UTC Offers Program to Assist Military Spouses

Military spouses can receive financial assistance to attend UTC.

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Rosann and Bill Nunnelly

Gift Sets Record

A $22 million bequest to UT Martin from alumnus Bill and Rosann Nunnelly will provide scholarships to qualified students from…

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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris presents College of Nursing Dean Wendy Likes with a proclamation

2019 NightinGala Honors Mid-South Nurses

Nearly 250 nurses and supporters attended the third annual NightinGala hosted by the College of Nursing at UTHSC.

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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…

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

Board Approves Partnerships

At the annual UT Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved resolutions to strengthen collaboration between UT Knoxville and UTIA,…

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