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The Tennessee state capitol at night illuminated in orange light

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

The Last Word
A Black man in a suit and glasses stands in front of the Nashville City Hall with his arms crossed

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

Association News
The Tennessee Capitol building

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

IPS News
IPS leaders gather with graduates of the Tennessee Certified Public Manager program.

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

Campus News
College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn.

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

UTIA News
Ag Day Cricket Spittin' Contest participants

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

IPS News

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

Campus News
UT Chattanooga’s student rocket team

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

Feature
Charme Allen

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

Campus News
Keth Carver intrdouces audience at the 2018 WestStar forum

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

Feature
Thai Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong

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

UTIA News
A turtle wears a small prosthetic mask at the tip of its mouth.

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 Last Word
Cindy Ogle

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

UTopics

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

UTopics
Herb Byrd

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

Spotlight
Jake Bynum and daughter Ella in the Tennsee Soybean Festival parade in 2014

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

Feature
A 4-H camper gives another camper a piggy-back ride at the new Lone Oaks Farm 4-H Center

UT Takes the Hill

How thousands are standing up for UT. Continue reading UT Takes the Hill

UTopics
Barack Obama, Joe Biden and a 3D printed car

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

Feature
The Moore family in the county's courtroom

American Dreamers

Katerina and Robby Moore give back as elected officials Continue reading American Dreamers

Spotlight
U.S. District Judge Pamela Reeves

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

The Last Word

Statesman and Advocate

Winfield Dunn’s view of UT’s statewide impact Continue reading Statesman and Advocate

Association News
Jacob Hayes (Knoxville '13)

Serving the State

Tennessee legislative internships lead to employment for alumni Continue reading Serving the State

UTopics

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

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