Fall 2020

Maroulas Vasileios in his office at the University of Tennessee
Feature

A 1 Percent Idea

A mathematics professor works with Army research laboratory.

Kristina Lim and Mounica Konjeti prepare food in a professional kitchen
Feature

A Recipe for Health

Culinary medicine class prepares doctors with kitchen skills.

Ben Neale and his cattle
Feature

The Light on the Hill

Tennessee beef producers see sales rise.

Peter Tsai
The Last Word

N95 and 35 Years of Experience

When Peter Tsai was told he should win the Nobel Prize, he laughed.

Billy Weeks and Marielle Echavez
Feature

Chattanooga’s Rising Rock

Even before she came to college, Marielle Echavez enjoyed making videos. One class at UTC changed her career plans.

Young ag entrepreneurs with their patent
Feature

Finding a Better Way

A class at UT Martin leads to a patent.

fire trucks
Feature

Responding to the Call

MTAS leads an innovative approach for fire departments.

Alumni Association

Assisting in a Crisis

Alumni and donors give to help students impacted by COVID-19.

Emily Capadalis Love
Alumni Association

Emily Capadalis Love

Emily Capadalis Love leads the alumni family with passion.

Everywhere You Look, U T
From the President

Lighting the Way in Innovation

A spark – that moment when two objects collide to create a catalyst for brilliant illumination.

A student in an outdoor classroom seated on blankets in the shade raises her hand
Alumni Association

Back to School

In this historical moment, education continues, albeit a little differently.

balloons
Alumni Association

Welcome to the UT Family

How UT's campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates.

Peyton Manning on a Zoom screen grid with UTK students
News and Updates

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.

Lyn Miles and Chantek
News and Updates

Inducted into International Hall of Fame

UTC professor Lyn Miles has been selected as part of the inaugural group of 10 inductees into the international Interspecies Communication Hall of Fame.

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

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.

Walker Strome and Boyd at UTHSC alternate care site
News and Updates

UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital

The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District.

Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey
News and Updates

UTIA Faculty Receive Recognition for Outstanding Service

Among our celebrated agriculture faculty are Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey.

Tennessee Government Managers on Zoom
News and Updates

Naifeh Center Program Moves Online for First Time

For the first time in the the Tennessee Government Management Institute's 20-year history, the program was all virtual this year.

Award winners
News and Updates

Six Faculty and Staff Recognized with 2020 President’s Awards

Award recipients champion research, diversity and inclusion and embody excellence throughout the UT System.