West Speaks at UTC
Headlining MLK Day 2022 at UT Chattanooga, West, the commentator with opinions on race, social justice and activism, spent 90 minutes speaking and answering questions from students at UTC and Chattanooga-based schools.
UTS and Boys and Girls Club: An Enduring Partnership
UT Southern continues to partner with and support the Boys and Girls Club of Pulaski.
Students Work Super Bowl and NHL All-Star Game
The ninth cohort of UT Martin students to attend and work at a Super Bowl traveled Feb. 13 to Los Angeles to experience Super Bowl LVI.
Welcome, Dr. Buckley!
Peter F. Buckley began his tenure as the 11th chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in February.
Large Animal Hospital Named
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) Large Animal Hospital has been named in honor of long-time benefactors Charles and the late Julie Wharton.
TLC Provides Translation for Parthenon Visitors
Parthenon officials strive to make its audio tour accessible to all visitors.
“Everywhere you look, UT” Tour Highlights Statewide Impact
In August 2021, UT System President Randy Boyd embarked on a mission to celebrate UT’s involvement across the state.
Points of Pride
A record number of Vols began their semester at UT Knoxville, topping 31,000 students.
Remembrance, Reconciliation at the Walnut Street Bridge
UT Chattanooga was involved in the dedication of bronze sculptures honoring Ed Johnson, a Black man falsely accused of rape and lynched in 1906.
Students First
Admissions counselor Sharon Higgins helps first-generation students thrive.
$175 million Fundraising Campaign Announced
UT Martin kicked off its fourth and most ambitious capital campaign, RISE, in September 2021.
Dagogo-Jack Writes First Comprehensive Textbook on Prediabetes
After more than 25 years of research, UTHSC's chief Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes has written the first comprehensive textbook on prediabetes.
UT Extension Program Credited for Saving Woman’s Life
Debra Ashton credits a fitness training class taught by UT Extension with giving her the ability to save her life.
IPS Celebrates 50 Years
The Institute for Public Service celebrated 50 years of history in August at its annual conference.
A Servant Leader Passes the Baton
After 27 years of service to UTIA, Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Chancellor Tim Cross retires.
UTHSC Chancellor to Retire
UTHSC Chancellor Steve Schwab has been with UT Health Science Center for 15 years, serving as chancellor since 2010.
UT Martin Receives Largest Gift in UT System’s History
A $79.5 million gift will allow UT Martin to increase educational program offerings in veterinary health technology and other agricultural disciplines in the near future.
Alumna Wins Bronze at Olympics
Madelynn Bernau (UTS ’20) and her mixed-trap shooting partner, Brian Burrows, won the bronze medal for the U.S. during the Olympics in Tokyo. This was the first time a UT Southern alumna won an Olympic medal.
UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor
Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed as the first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at UTC.
Alumni Invention to Help Surgery Patients
Lia Winter and Preston Dishner refined their innovative medical device throughout their time in the MS–MBA program at UT Knoxville.
Growing a Startup Community
The new Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator will work with 30 startups over the next three years that use clean energy, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, digital currency, 5G and other innovations to transform society.
IPS Opens New Training Space in Nashville
IPS now has a new state-of-the-art training suite in Middle Tennessee.
Two Residence Halls Renamed for Black Trailblazers
Two residence halls are named for Theotis Robinson and Rita Sanders Geier, two African American trailblazers whose fight for equity and social justice transformed the state’s higher education system and the university.
