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State of Tennessee symbol (3 stars) are covered with illustrated tangles.

Untangling a State

At what point does a challenge become too challenging? For the UT System, the answer is never. We’re tackling the state’s Grand Challenges head-on. Continue reading Untangling a State

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Betsy Logan teaches students at Martin Middle School.

Meant to Do

Now more than ever, educators need extra support. At UT Martin, support abounds. Continue reading Meant to Do

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Deborah Reed works with a student as part of the Tennessee Reading Research Center.

Good Reading

Tennessee’s literacy story needs a happier ending. UT is helping to rewrite one. Continue reading Good Reading

The Last Word
Michaela Frederick (Martin ’17, ’22) was named Sharon School Teacher of the Year and Weakley County School District Teacher of the Year in 2021-2022. Photo by Nathan Morgan

‘Greatest Joy and Blessing’

Michaela Frederick teaches students with “different abilities.” Such work requires a sturdy foundation to lean on, and Frederick found hers at UT Martin. Now, through UTM, she’s helping build that foundation for the next generation of educators. Continue reading ‘Greatest Joy and Blessing’

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Pathways to Teaching

For some educators, like these three alumni, the pathway to teaching is a winding road. But, despite its twists and turns they found their purpose. Continue reading Pathways to Teaching

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First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited UT Knoxville in September to recognize Tennessee’s Grow Your Own teacher pipeline program.

First Lady Visits UT, Praises ‘Grow Your Own’ Collaboration

First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited UT Knoxville in September to recognize Tennessee’s Grow Your Own teacher pipeline program.
Continue reading First Lady Visits UT, Praises ‘Grow Your Own’ Collaboration

The Last Word
Laurie Allen is the executive director, professor of practice and Lyndhurst Chair of Excellence in the Arts- Based Collaborative Department at UT Chattanooga.

More Than an Arts Career

UT Chattanooga’s Arts-Based Collaborative works to incorporate the arts into children’s learning. Continue reading More Than an Arts Career

Campus News
Latimer Engineering and Science Building

Anonymous Gift Benefits Construction Management Degree

An anonymous gift will support UT Martin’s new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, an engineering major developed to meet Tennessee workforce needs. Continue reading Anonymous Gift Benefits Construction Management Degree

Campus News
Stacy Lightfoot on the UT Chattanooga campus

UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor

Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed as the first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at UTC. Continue reading UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor

Campus News
Kerry Witcher, Randy Boyd, Melanie Smith Taylor, and Keith Carver

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. Continue reading UT Martin Receives Largest Gift in UT System’s History

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Ben Kredich plays an electric guitar in his bedroom

Dignity of Risk

UT FUTURE students take steps towards the unknown as they navigate through college and independence. Continue reading Dignity of Risk

The Last Word
A Black man in a suit and glasses stands in front of the Nashville City Hall with his arms crossed

Diversity: A Good Start, Not the Finish Line

Robert Fisher considers an Alexander Hamilton quote as a reminder of a specific duty institutions owe to the people they serve. Continue reading Diversity: A Good Start, Not the Finish Line

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Karen Holst, Christoper Almanza, and Bob Kronick gather in a Pond Gap classroom

Second Shift

University-Assisted Community Schools change lives and education. Continue reading Second Shift

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Altha Stewart

A Heart for Home

Altha Stewart works to help youth in Bluff City. Continue reading A Heart for Home

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Abby Murphy points her left toe, instructing a row of dance students behind her

Staying ‘En Pointe’

Arts programs, including dance, are known to increase attendance rates and test scores, encourage critical thinking and boost creative writing skills—and for good reason. Continue reading Staying ‘En Pointe’

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Jennifer Richards

A Beacon for Youth Education

Jennifer Richards always wanted to teach. Through her work developing 4-H curricula, she has reached thousands in Tennessee and across the nation. Continue reading A Beacon for Youth Education

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Katie Baker Picciuto

Award Winner

Nationally recognized teacher Katie Picciuto praises her UTC career preparation. Continue reading Award Winner

Editor's Message
A student and teacher wave a rainbow tie-dyed banner in elementary school music class

Movements in Education: Our Winter 2020 Issue

What teachers do and say in the classroom impact future generations, and their importance cannot be shortchanged. Continue reading Movements in Education: Our Winter 2020 Issue

By the Numbers

The State of Education

How does Tennessee compare to other states (or the nation as a whole) when it comes to K-12 education? Continue reading The State of Education

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From Strength to Strength

UT System hosts teacher preparation convening. Continue reading From Strength to Strength

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Minding the Gap

CIS works to recruit for manufacturing jobs. Continue reading Minding the Gap

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Colleen Ryan works with a student

“A-ha!”

The classroom experience is eye opening for future teachers. Continue reading “A-ha!”

The Last Word
Theater teacher Alison Manning and her students on set

Remembering Why

Teaching is not easy. It is more than making awesome lesson plans, having great test scores and getting a top score on an evaluation. It took me a few years to realize that. Continue reading Remembering Why

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