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Made in Tennessee

UT’s Center for Industrial Services launched an initiative in 2013 to highlight in-state businesses and manufacturers. Continue reading Made in Tennessee

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Tiffany Carpenter on the Marting quad

Making the Decision, Taking the Leap

Juggling work, motherhood and online grad school Continue reading Making the Decision, Taking the Leap

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Jake Bynum and daughter Ella in the Tennsee Soybean Festival parade in 2014

A Sense of Place and Community

UT Martin prepared and inspired Tennessee’s youngest county mayor to run for office. Continue reading A Sense of Place and Community

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Joshua Light

Fulfilling a Passion, Making a Difference

If you told Joshua Light a few years ago that he would have a nursing degree and a good job at a Memphis hospital by the time he was 23, he probably would not have believed you. Continue reading Fulfilling a Passion, Making a Difference

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Rosie Riley

Higher Education Leads to Higher Calling

When Rosie Ann Riley received a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy in May 2015, she’d already had two careers. Continue reading Higher Education Leads to Higher Calling

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Maddy and Mathilde

Mom Sacrifices Time With Her Daughter Toward Brighter Future For Them Both

For nearly a year, 2,570 miles separated Madeleine Beatty from her 5-year-old daughter, Mathilde. Continue reading Mom Sacrifices Time With Her Daughter Toward Brighter Future For Them Both

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Blake Thomas and business partner Helen Shafer in coffee shop

Blake Thomas Finds What He’s Looking For in ‘Tiny House’

Blake Thomas wasn’t looking for fame or fortune but rather passion and purpose. Continue reading Blake Thomas Finds What He’s Looking For in ‘Tiny House’

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Harold Depriest

Powered by UTC MBA, Utility Executive Turns Chattanooga into ‘Gig City’

Chattanooga became the first city anywhere in the Western Hemisphere to offer 10-gigabit-per-second Internet service to all residents and businesses. Continue reading Powered by UTC MBA, Utility Executive Turns Chattanooga into ‘Gig City’

President's Desk, Spotlight
Ut President Joe DiPietro with Kamaria Robinson at UTHSC Event

President’s Message: Prepare for Impact

In five years, our statewide university system has produced 55,000 new college graduates, performed $9.2 billion in research and conducted outreach with 5 million participants. Continue reading President’s Message: Prepare for Impact

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Fresh vegetables in the produce section of the grocery

Fresh, Safe Produce

Each year, foodborne illnesses sicken about 48 million people (one in six Americans). Continue reading Fresh, Safe Produce

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Where does UTHSC make its impact?

UTHSC enrolls 4,000 students annually, with a 96% graduation rate and 97% first-time board exams pass rate. UTHSC is responsible for 26,700 jobs across the state of Tennessee. Continue reading Where does UTHSC make its impact?

Spotlight

UT Chattanooga is increasing its impact on the region

We boldly embrace a passion for excellence in all that we do as we change lives and transform communities. Continue reading UT Chattanooga is increasing its impact on the region

Editor's Message, Spotlight
New Vols coach Rick Barnes outside of Thompson-Boling Arena with a basketball

Fall 2015 Editor’s Message

With finding a new home so many times, Rick Barnes knows how to handle all the moving. Basketball makes him feel more at home. Now it’s his job to make his players and fans feel at home when they come watch a game. Continue reading Fall 2015 Editor’s Message

Spotlight
Todd Shelton pictured in his factory

Designer & Manufacturer

Todd Shelton builds a menswear business Continue reading Designer & Manufacturer

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Randall Crowell pictured on his farm in UT orange tshirt, holding a baseball and glove.

Engineer, Farmer & Pitcher

Randall Crowell still throws foes for a curve Continue reading Engineer, Farmer & Pitcher

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Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener and Jason Von Mizener

Simple Earth Sustainers

Two UT Knoxville graduates lead nonprofit center Continue reading Simple Earth Sustainers

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Martha and David Shepard

Health Care Providers

Pharmacist couple mix advocacy and service Continue reading Health Care Providers

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Dentist Christina Rosenthal (HSC ’05)

Determined Doctor

Christina Rosenthal encourages youth to dream big Continue reading Determined Doctor

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LightRails installation

Light Maker

Bill FitzGibbons brightens cityscapes with public art Continue reading Light Maker

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U.S. District Judge Pamela Reeves

The Four H’s and Her Honor

U. S. District Court Judge Pamela Reeves got her start through 4-H Continue reading The Four H’s and Her Honor

Spotlight

Dream Builders

Tarrick Love and Tanisha Hart-Love capitalize on TV exposure Continue reading Dream Builders

Spotlight

Tennessee Outdoorsman

John Bass turns passion into career as a park ranger Continue reading Tennessee Outdoorsman

Spotlight

An East Tennessee Icon

By John W. Lacey With an easy-going demeanor and bone-dry humor, Bill Landry (Chattanooga ’72) makes everyone feel comfortable. He’s like the warm uncle we all wish we had, full of great stories and wisdom. And, though Landry has 45 … Continue reading An East Tennessee Icon

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