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The Farm of the Future Now

Turn off U.S. Route 31 onto a driveway shaded by tall trees. Pass silos, round bales of hay and horses…

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Into the Lab We Go

One afternoon in February, Catherine Jones was browsing Zintellect, a job board for students seeking science-based internship opportunities in government…

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Uncertainties and Unknowns

The use of automated license plate readers is growing in Tennessee, but results from a research project show that data…

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Staying Curious

In 2019, Sarah Asemota (UTC ’16, HSC ’23) began her Ph.D. research in Dr. Ramesh Narayanan’s lab at the UT…

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Going with the Flow

Restoring something to its original state can be a daunting task. Just ask Tom Blanchard and other UT Martin faculty…

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Finding the Why

Mudit Rana knew the class he planned to take during his last semester at UT Southern would…

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Ask, Observe, Connect

Gillian Morton developed a passion for research while studying at UT Chattanooga.

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Nuclear Synergy

In the heart of East Tennessee, a groundbreaking collaboration is reshaping the future of nuclear energy and…

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Alumni on the Hill

Learn which alumni are serving in the Tennessee General Assembly and the United States Congress.

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The Scene

Check out our gallery of some of the amazing things happening across UT’s campuses and institutes.

Centennial Alumni

Read about UT’s top 100 significant alumni, recognized for their accomplishments and service.

Grand Challenges

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Beyond the Classroom

As Ayden Carroll conducted research alongside her professor, she listened to what residents of West Tennessee’s rural communities had to…

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Getting Cellular

Two UT Knoxville professors launched TennWell, a research initiative exploring how stress impacts teen mental health and…

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Changing Futures in Rural Schools

Amanda Hardin will never forget the high school student sitting across from her. For years the student…

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2025 Alumni Award Winners

Each year, the campuses within the University of Tennessee System honor alumni whose achievements, service and leadership reflect the spirit…

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Leading the Team

Stephanie Simpson believes being an alumni volunteer is more than a title. It’s a mindset. As she…

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A Legacy of Transformation

UT Chattanooga students practiced helping an older adult navigate in and around an apartment, finding ways to…

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Historically Speaking

Newman Leaves a Legacy of Nursing

Margaret Newman (HSC ’62) was a pioneering nurse theorist whose groundbreaking work continues to shape the future of nursing education, research and practice.