Education

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…

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Two Pennies and a Pledge

One UT alumnus made a promise to himself when as a college student he had two cents to last two…

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Record Enrollment Set

The UT Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records during its annual fall meeting.

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Alumni, University Supports Students

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

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Savannah Matheny uses a power drill to assemble a horse skeleton named Ron

Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton

A 17-hand tall, fully articulated equine skeleton named Ron will be used as a teaching model in animal science courses.

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Donde Plowman speaks at a podium flanked by UT officials in academic regalia

A New Generation of Leadership

Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.

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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.

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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…

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Award Winner

Nationally recognized teacher Katie Picciuto praises her UTC career preparation.

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From Strength to Strength

UT System hosts teacher preparation convening.

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Minding the Gap

CIS works to recruit for manufacturing jobs.

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Colleen Ryan works with a student

“A-ha!”

The classroom experience is eye opening for future teachers.

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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…

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UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university's anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September.

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UT Martin's rocket team pictured with an 8 foot rocket called "Skyhawk Screamer"

Rocketing Up

UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition.

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Ryan Windeknecht walks around his philosophy classroom with an oversize yellow notepad

Game On!

In some classrooms, learning really is fun and games.

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Angela Ammerman teaches Thai children the proper way to hold the violin bow.

A More Musical World

UT Martin music education professor Angela Ammerman's life was changed after teaching violin to orphans in Thailand.

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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.

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Glenn Draper in his office with memories of his career as a choral director in 2016.

The Family Business

Glenn Draper didn’t just train singers, he built a legacy.

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Agricultural Business Degree Added

This is UT Martin's 18th bachelor’s degree program and expands the previous agricultural business concentration under the general agriculture degree.

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An attendee of the grand opening of the UT Knoxville Veterans Resource Center salutes the flag.

Veterans Resource Center Opens

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

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Al Roker hosts the Today Show at Neyland Stadium during a world recordbreaking event on March 29, 2017.

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…

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Solar Garden Sculpture Dedication

Ten students in the departments of engineering and visual and theater arts collaborated in designing the Solar Garden, which was…

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