UT Alumni on the Hill
Our Tennessee recognizes alumni who serve the state of Tennessee and the nation. Continue reading UT Alumni on the Hill
Tag: Government
Diversity: A Good Start, Not the Finish Line
Robert Fisher considers an Alexander Hamilton quote as a reminder of a specific duty institutions owe to the people they serve. Continue reading Diversity: A Good Start, Not the Finish Line
Finding Their Passion for Politics
UT student interns get first-hand lessons on the legislative process and the dynamics of politics. Continue reading Finding Their Passion for Politics
Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation
In just its second year, the Tennessee CPM program had 25 participants. Continue reading Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation
College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus
College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn. Continue reading College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus
Agriculture and Alumni Shine at Ag Day
More than 700 friends and supporters gathered before kickoff of the Tennessee-Georgia football game to celebrate agriculture and honor three distinguished alumni. Continue reading Agriculture and Alumni Shine at Ag Day
Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators
Newly elected legislators participated in two and a half days of sessions with UT experts and toured Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Continue reading Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators
Rocketing to No. 1
UTC’s student rocket team—the Rocket Mocs—are the No. 1 team in the country. Continue reading Rocketing to No. 1
Standing Up to Big Pharma
UT alumna and Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen has taken the war against the opioid epidemic to the courtroom – the civil one. Continue reading Standing Up to Big Pharma
Leadership Program Hosts Gubernatorial Forum
The WestStar Leadership Program hosted a gubernatorial forum in May, in which six candidates participated. Continue reading Leadership Program Hosts Gubernatorial Forum
Becoming the Fixer
Thailand’s Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong and his adviser are both guided by their education at UT. Continue reading Becoming the Fixer
Patching up Patches
UTCVM doctors created a 3-D printed prosthetic facial mask for Patches, a female black-breasted leaf turtle at Zoo Knoxville. Continue reading Patching up Patches
The Day Life Changed Forever
Cindy Ogle (Knoxville ’73, ’78), Gatlinburg’s city manager, recounts her wildfire experience. Continue reading The Day Life Changed Forever
UT Day on the Hill
The 10th annual event served as an opportunity to highlight the university’s statewide impact and value to legislators. Continue reading UT Day on the Hill
New Vice President Leading UT Institute for Public Service
Longtime UT Extension executive Herb Byrd III became UT system vice president for public service, leading the statewide Institute for Public Service, on Jan. 1. Continue reading New Vice President Leading UT Institute for Public Service
A Sense of Place and Community
UT Martin prepared and inspired Tennessee’s youngest county mayor to run for office. Continue reading A Sense of Place and Community
UT Takes the Hill
How thousands are standing up for UT. Continue reading UT Takes the Hill
The President and Printed Cars
Featured Photo: President Obama and Vice President Biden view a car printed in Knoxville as part of a White House announcement for a $259 million partnership led by UT. As Tennessee is becoming a global hub for automotive manufacturing, the … Continue reading The President and Printed Cars
American Dreamers
Katerina and Robby Moore give back as elected officials Continue reading American Dreamers
The Four H’s and Her Honor
U. S. District Court Judge Pamela Reeves got her start through 4-H Continue reading The Four H’s and Her Honor
Statesman and Advocate
Winfield Dunn’s view of UT’s statewide impact Continue reading Statesman and Advocate
Serving the State
Tennessee legislative internships lead to employment for alumni Continue reading Serving the State
UT Day on the Hill
About 30 students and staff from all UT campuses and institutes joined President Joe DiPietro to advocate for the university at the annual UT Day on the Hill on Feb. 18 in Nashville. Continue reading UT Day on the Hill