Fall 2024

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See Spot Run

UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.

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Grassroots

UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.

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From Bench to Bed

Researchers from multiple disciplines across UT Knoxville and the UT Institute of Agriculture help pioneer a new era of precision…

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Putting out Fires

UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the…

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Fueling An Obsession

Blowing a hole in the roof of his childhood home fueled a passion that 99-year-old George Schweitzer continues to share…

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The President’s Mussel

UT President Estabrook’s discovery of a new mussel species in the 1800s highlights the university's legacy of research and scientific…

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Justice for All

UT students and EBCI leaders explore culturally specific approaches to domestic violence, seeking justice and health solutions for the Cherokee…

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Enabling Growth With Record Gifts

UT received a record $400M+ in FY 2024, supporting students with new scholarships, research initiatives, and enhanced athletics facilities.

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Founder of the UTK Body Farm

UT Knoxville Professor Emeritus William Bass made history in 1981 by founding the world’s first decomposition research lab, revolutionizing forensic…

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Why Research Matters

Research is a human endeavor that tries to answer questions, solve problems and advance our knowledge of ourselves and our…

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FIFA Delegation Visits UT for World Cup 2026 Turf Research

FIFA delegates toured UT’s turf research facility, working with UTIA and Michigan State to create natural grass pitches for the…

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UTC senior wins Gold at Olympics

UTC’s Olivia Reeves wins gold in weightlifting at the Paris Olympics, breaking an Olympic record and making history for the…

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UT Veterinary Experts Perform Cataract Surgery on Famous Eagle Challenger

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine successfully performed cataract surgery on Challenger, the nation's most famous bald eagle ambassador.

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