
Alumni, University Supports Students
Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online…

A New Generation of Leadership
Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.

Remembering Why
Teaching is not easy. It is more than making awesome lesson plans, having great test scores and getting a top…

UT’s Economic Impact Tops $9 Billion
The University of Tennessee announced an estimated economic impact of $9.094 billion across the state for fiscal year 2017.

Veterans Resource Center Opens
The new center provides student veterans with a place to study, socialize and find access to various campus services.

Vols Break World Record
Thanks to the participation of 4,223 volunteers, UT Knoxville set the Guinness World Record title for the largest human letter…

Coping with Disaster
Dr. Laura Wheat, assistant professor of counselor education, is proud that many of her students in the immediate wake of…

And You Thought They Were UT Alumni…
Meet a few of UT’s favorite adopted sons and daughters who put their stamps on the university.

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.

Impact of Alumni Scholarship Remembered Nearly Two Decades Later
Thirty-nine recipients later, the Davidson County Alumni Scholarship continues to transform lives, just as it did for Laura DeBusk, who…

Graduation Rituals, Regalia and Traditions
Caps, gowns, commencement. Where do graduation traditions come from?

First Bredesen Scholars Graduate
The first two students to earn a new doctoral degree from the Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education…

What is the Future of Higher Education?
There is a wave of change hitting universities across the country, questioning the purpose and value of higher education.

What is a MOOC?
Massive Open Online Courses are a hot new platform for delivering education, and they are creating quite a stir in…

Learning Online
It’s midnight on a week night, and campus is eerily quiet. The Strip is nearly empty, and most students have…
Construction for the Future
In just a year, UT Knoxville students will call the Fred D. Brown Residence Hall their new home away from…

Baker Center: For the Good of the People
Honoring Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee, the center encourages public awareness of and participation in government