Dopesick No More
UT’s SMART Initiative leaders explain how fentanyl drives Tennessee overdoses and why addiction is a brain disease requiring long-term recovery support.
Caring for Carers
Funded by a $1.3M Pat Summitt Foundation award, UT Extension’s Pat’s Gameplan for Caregivers supports Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers statewide.
RAIL Assists Schools
UTC’s RAIL System gives rural districts free access to student assessment tools, saving $22,000 and strengthening developmental, learning and behavioral evaluations.
Milan No-Till Field Day Returns
Milan No-Till returns July 23 for its 34th year, highlighting no-till conservation and precision agriculture at UT AgResearch in Milan.
Health Clinic on Wheels
UTC’s MobileMOC clinic delivers essential healthcare to rural communities while giving students hands-on experience in nursing, social work, nutrition and collaborative patient care.
Two Disciplines, One Mission
A UT mobile clinic brings hearing, speech, and social services to rural Tennessee, improving lives while training future health professionals through a Grand Challenges–funded collaboration.
Be Kind to Yourself
A UT Martin caregiver’s story highlights the emotional and physical demands of family caregiving, with expert guidance on self-care, stress, and building support systems.
UT System Announces Record Enrollment Numbers
University of Tennessee System achieved record enrollment growth in 2025, with higher retention, increased degrees awarded, and sustained momentum toward its 2030 student success goals.
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.
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.
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.
Experts Share Flood Recovery Research
UT Extension experts share hurricane flood recovery research to help Tennessee farmers restore farmland and protect against future damage.
From Patient to Doctorate
Logan McCulley’s journey to becoming a nurse practitioner began at 14 when the four-wheeler he was driving flipped and landed on his right leg.
Case Closed
Surreal. That is the word Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Brandon Elkins uses to describe what it’s like to let families know that newly identified remains belong to their missing loved one.
Taking a Chance on People
Rick Dierenfeldt, a former police officer turned academic, knows what it means to take a chance on people, unconventional ideas and the power of data-driven solutions. “This is not a ... Read more
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.
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.
Making House Calls
Debbie Reynolds became a mobile veterinarian, bringing traditional and alternative care directly to pets in the Martin area.
Envision Success for Entrepreneurs
The Urban Vision Initiative connects entrepreneurs from underserved communities with UTC student consultants to drive economic success.
Your Hometown Pharmacy
UTHSC College of Pharmacy alumni are harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit to transform pharmacy services throughout Tennessee.
Changing Futures in Rural Schools
Amanda Hardin will never forget the high school student sitting across from her. For years the student struggled—exhausted from trying to fit in, constantly feeling like something was wrong with her.
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.
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.
