Three Sisters
Three first-generation Latinas at UT Knoxville have undergone similar journeys into a field in which few women go. Also, they’re sisters.
Dignity of Risk
UT FUTURE students take steps towards the unknown as they navigate through college and independence.
Conserja. Apoyadora. Amiga.
As an admissions coordinator, Nancy Sanchez provides the support and encouragement she wishes she received.
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.
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 weeks. Now he has a challenge for UT graduates.
Record Enrollment Set
The UT Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records during its annual fall meeting.
Alumni, University Supports Students
Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online class drop-ins.
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.
UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital
The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District.
UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’
2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization.
A New Generation of Leadership
Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.
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.
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.
Award Winner
Nationally recognized teacher Katie Picciuto praises her UTC career preparation.
The State of Education
How does Tennessee compare to other states (or the nation as a whole) when it comes to K-12 education?
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.
The Great Equalizer
Education is the great equalizer and is the route to change lives, which then change communities and our state.
