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A young black woman rests her head on a globe on a college campus lawn. She is dressed in a black tee shirt, white pants and leather sandals

An Idea Whose Time has Come

UT System acquires Martin Methodist College, names it UT Southern. Continue reading An Idea Whose Time has Come

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Mark Schorr, UTC professor of biology, geology and environmental science, works to determine stream quality with UTC students Kendra Keller, left, and Jasmin Barton-Holt.

Fishing the Stream

UTC professor Mark Schorr and his students research creek water quality. Continue reading Fishing the Stream

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Beef cattle in a large field

Class Action

A partnership between UT Martin and Murray State uses education to fight climate change. Continue reading Class Action

Editor's Message
Fall 2021 cover features a black woman tossing a globe in the air

Inside the Fall 2021 Issue

At the University of Tennessee, we’re doing more than dwelling in hope. We’re working to create a better world. Continue reading Inside the Fall 2021 Issue

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three black bears climb a small hill in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Like a Phoenix

Five years after Gatlinburg fires, trees and bears are thriving. Continue reading Like a Phoenix

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Nan Gaylord speaks to a patient at the Vine School Health Center, a place where Knox County school children receive comprehensive health care.

Creating a Healthy World

During the past 25 years, Nan Gaylord has witnessed just about everything in the waiting room at Knoxville’s Vine School Health Center. Continue reading Creating a Healthy World

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Dr. Mukta Panda stands in a hospital hallway

Stories Well Told

Dr. Mukta Panda champions the human connection in medicine. Continue reading Stories Well Told

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Two gloved hands carefully hande documents from 1919 unsealed from a time capsule

Time Travelers

UT’s time capsules celebrate bygone eras. Continue reading Time Travelers

The Last Word
Troy Galyon on Mount Katahdidn, the terminl point of the Appalachian trail

Better World

We all want to do our part to make the world a better place, but more often than not, we struggle to find our specific area of talent. Continue reading Better World

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Bringing Broadband

CIS and the state Department of Economic Development partner to benefit rural counties. Continue reading Bringing Broadband

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The McClanahan family in front of their barn

Family Linked to UT Since 1946

An “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural shows pride. Continue reading Family Linked to UT Since 1946

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Laura McMaster stands on the pedestian walkway in the shade of a tree on the UT Southern campus

Opening the Door for Alumni

UT Southern’s alumni director seeks connections. Continue reading Opening the Door for Alumni

Association News

Funding Innovation and Diversity

The Alliance of Women Philanthropists creates opportunities for faculty and students to craft solutions through innovative thinking. Continue reading Funding Innovation and Diversity

Association News

Faculty Award Winners

Each year the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty from each campus. Continue reading Faculty Award Winners

President's Desk
Randy Boyd wears a UT extension shirt and stands along a walking path at UT Gardens in Knoxville

Working to Make Our Trails Better

As a land-grant institution, UT’s mission is to leave our state in a better place. Continue reading Working to Make Our Trails Better

The Scene

Snorkeling for Science

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading Snorkeling for Science

UTIA News
Tim Cross speaks at a podium surrounded by orange and white balloons

A Servant Leader Passes the Baton

After 27 years of service to UTIA, Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Chancellor Tim Cross retires. Continue reading A Servant Leader Passes the Baton

Campus News
Steve Schwab stands under an arch weaing a green and orange striped tie

UTHSC Chancellor to Retire

UTHSC Chancellor Steve Schwab has been with UT Health Science Center for 15 years, serving as chancellor since 2010. Continue reading UTHSC Chancellor to Retire

Campus News
Kerry Witcher, Randy Boyd, Melanie Smith Taylor, and Keith Carver

UT Martin Receives Largest Gift in UT System’s History

A $79.5 million gift will allow UT Martin to increase educational program offerings in veterinary health technology and other agricultural disciplines in the near future. Continue reading UT Martin Receives Largest Gift in UT System’s History

Campus News
Madelynn Bernau

Alumna Wins Bronze at Olympics

Madelynn Bernau (UTS ’20) and her mixed-trap shooting partner, Brian Burrows, won the bronze medal for the U.S. during the Olympics in Tokyo. This was the first time a UT Southern alumna won an Olympic medal. Continue reading Alumna Wins Bronze at Olympics

Campus News
Stacy Lightfoot on the UT Chattanooga campus

UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor

Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed as the first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at UTC. Continue reading UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor

Campus News
the patented Easy Whip device

Alumni Invention to Help Surgery Patients

Lia Winter and Preston Dishner refined their innovative medical device throughout their time in the MS–MBA program at UT Knoxville. Continue reading Alumni Invention to Help Surgery Patients

System News
Three men seated on a stage announce a new partnership

Growing a Startup Community

The new Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator will work with 30 startups over the next three years that use clean energy, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, digital currency, 5G and other innovations to transform society. Continue reading Growing a Startup Community

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