Education

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Q&A with Randy Boyd

Randy Boyd, special advisor on higher education, talks about his role in determining the future. He says getting adults to finish their degrees is a goal of the state.

medication therapy course
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Teaching in Two Places

This medication therapy management class is taught simultaneously in Memphis and Knoxville by videoconference. Second-year College of Pharmacy students in both cities are able to interact with each other and their two instructors.

Sen. Lamar Alexander
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Higher Education: The Federal Perspective

Senator Lamar Alexander believes the future of higher education rests in innovation. "Giving our colleges and universities a chance to prosper again will allow us to reassert the greatness of our nation’s universities."

New Library at UT Chattanooga
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Library of the Future

More than six years in the making, the library planning committee at UTC envisioned an “academic and intellectual center of campus, a marketplace of ideas” where student resources are all in one beautiful, modern building.

UTHSC dental simulation
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Learning by Practice

The College of Dentistry at the Health Science Center in Memphis has the largest dental simulation lab in the country.

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Construction for the Future

In just a year, UT Knoxville students will call the Fred D. Brown Residence Hall their new home away from home.

UT Legacy
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Legacy of Scholarships

The newly created Legacy Scholarship by the UT Alumni Association celebrates the tradition of attending UT in succeeding generations.

A New Path to UT
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A New Path to UT

UT and other public universities in the state have now made community college a better choice, especially if students want to transfer later to a bachelor’s program.

UT Martin student Amanda Cain is one of 185 UT students across the state who benefit from UTAA-funded scholarships. Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski
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Funding Student Dreams

At age 3, Amanda Cain knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her dream wouldn’t have come true without a scholarship from the UTAA’s Fund for the Future.

Campaign for Tennessee Presses On
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Campaign for Tennessee Presses On

More than $1.1 billion already raised.

One Billion Plus
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One Billion Plus

The Campaign for Tennessee continues to benefit students and faculty.

Baker Center: For the Good of the People
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Baker Center: For the Good of the People

Honoring Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee, the center encourages public awareness of and participation in government

$1 Billion and Counting
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$1 Billion and Counting

UT surpasses its Campaign for Tennessee goal ahead of schedule, thanks to generous alumni, friends, faculty, and staff.

Highlights of UT Fundraising History
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Highlights of UT Fundraising History

More than a half-century ago, UT initiated its development program. Today, it's a proven success story.

Ayers Invests in Decatur County's Future
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Ayers Invests in Decatur County’s Future

Scholarships and a UT Martin off-campus center help students overcome challenges and earn degrees.

The Campaign: The Inside Story
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The Campaign: The Inside Story

Campaign director Scott Rabenold discusses the "why" and "how" of UT's billion dollar Campaign for Tennessee.

The Challenge: Teacher Education
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The Challenge: Teacher Education

A million-dollar challenge gift memorializes UT's first million-dollar donor.

Dental Restoration: It Must Be Dunn
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Dental Restoration: It Must Be Dunn

Former governor Winfield Dunn spearheads a drive to update the dental building at the UT Health Science Center.

Donors' Vision Improves Patients' Sight
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Donors’ Vision Improves Patients’ Sight

With generous community support, the Hamilton Eye Institute aims for "best eye care in the world."

Entrepreneurs Can Dream Bigger
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Entrepreneurs Can Dream Bigger

Charlie and Moll Anderson support UT Knoxville's entrepreneurship center and scholarships for single parents.

Fit to Compete
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Fit to Compete

Donors make possible a "dream facility" for UT Chattanooga athletes.

Putting Down Roots
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Putting Down Roots

The Schackelford Trust and Ames Plantation help improve hardwoods.

Risks Not Taken
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Risks Not Taken

A UT consultant, with support from the Tennessee Municipal League Risk Management Pool, helps cities control insurance costs.