Alumni, University Supports Students
Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online class drop-ins.
From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia
For Peace Corps volunteers like Alex Cleveland, readjusting to life in your "home" country is usually difficult. Moving back in the middle of a global pandemic amplifies that experience.
Out of the Ashes
Aubrey Toldi had a unique experience of the COVID-19 pandemic – having witnessed the initial responses in two of the most impacted countries and cultures.
Leaving for Texas: Fulbright Fellow Returns to U.S
UT alum Connor Mitchell tells about his abrupt return to the U.S. from Spain during the coronavirus pandemic.
Educate, Empower, Inspire
The Alliance of Women Philanthropists awarded seven grants totaling more than $50,000 for projects throughout the University of Tennessee.
A Battle Worth Fighting
A discovery by UT Knoxville-based economists led to Gov. Bill Haslam developing a $30 million dollar plan to begin dealing with the opioid crisis.
On a Mission
In the Tennessee county hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, UT Knoxville alumnus Dr. Geogy Thomas works to help the most innocent of victims—the babies addicted in the womb—along with their mothers and fathers.
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.
Running for My Life (And Theirs, Too)
In September 2013 I participated in my first 5K (3.1-mile) race.
Coping with Disaster
Dr. Laura Wheat, assistant professor of counselor education, is proud that many of her students in the immediate wake of the fire, offered “to go to counsel those affected.”
All Vol Cheese: Made in Tennessee, Enjoyed Everywhere
Checkerboard Mild Cheddar, Game Day Sharp Cheddar, Smokey’s Smoked Gouda and Torchbearer Jalapeno. If you’re a fan of cheese and familiar with UT Knoxville, there’s no need to explain the iconic references.
What is a Nurse?: UT Nursing Alumni
"There are so many ways you can choose to practice the art of nursing. I think that gets broader every year as new opportunities arise and healthcare changes"
What is a Nurse?: UT Nursing Students
UT Nursing students share what led them to choose nursing as a major, career path, and vocation.
Quick Diagnosis
An innovative disease detection technology developed by UT Knoxville and UT Institute of Agriculture researchers is on its way to the marketplace.
Local Favorites with Alumni
We asked alumni to help us choose restaurants to visit in each city.
Eating Well
When Levita Mondie (Knoxville, '93) won a chili cook-off in her Washington, D.C., neighborhood, she was as proud as any Top Chef victor
Son of the South
Tandy Wilson (Knoxville, '00) is devoted to Nashville, where his family has lived for five generations. Nashville likes him, too, which was affirmed in a recent issue of Bon Appetit.
Digital Doctors
Electronic health records promise to improve patient care, reduce costly duplicative procedures, involve the patient more completely in his or her own care, and ultimately save money. But when?
Test Identifies Alzheimer’s
The new test--developed by UT scientists--can detect the disease early.
