Fall 2024

A male student wearing blue gloves applies silicone to a 3D printed part of a prosthetic foot.
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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 medicine.

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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 state.

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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 with others: chemistry.

Two halves of a mussel shell specimen displayed on a blue piece of cloth, with a paper label.
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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 discovery.

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Grand Challenges

Justice for All

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

A black female student using an iPad at a table manned by women wearing green shirts.
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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.

Stack of novels by author William Bass.
Historically Speaking

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 science.

Leaders from the University of Tennessee and FIFA pose for a group photo.
News and Updates

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 2026 World Cup.