Health

A group of doctors stand outside a Zambia medical school
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The Other 6.5 Billion

Embracing health around the world is helping advance care in Memphis and beyond through the UTHSC Center for Multicultural and Global Health.

A blonde UTC nursing student gives the Covid vaccine to a patient
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Part of the Solution

Sometimes as many as 400 people came in a four-hour shift for a COVID-19 vaccine. UTC nursing students kept the syringes filled and spirits high.

Jennifer and Brian Winbigler
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A Better Place

Jennifer and Brian Winbigler hope their efforts create not only a brighter future for their children, but also the rest of the world.

Two students walk up the steps leading to Robinson Hall
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Two Residence Halls Renamed for Black Trailblazers

Two residence halls are named for Theotis Robinson and Rita Sanders Geier, two African American trailblazers whose fight for equity and social justice transformed the state’s higher education system and the university.

UTHSC administer vaccines in a mobile drive up vaccine clinic
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Students Join Community Vaccination

Students and faculty from UTHSC joined to assist in the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations in Memphis.

Kristina Lim and Mounica Konjeti prepare food in a professional kitchen
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A Recipe for Health

Culinary medicine class prepares doctors with kitchen skills.

Ben Neale and his cattle
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The Light on the Hill

Tennessee beef producers see sales rise.

Peter Tsai
The Last Word

N95 and 35 Years of Experience

When Peter Tsai was told he should win the Nobel Prize, he laughed.

Alumni Association

Assisting in a Crisis

Alumni and donors give to help students impacted by COVID-19.

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Welcome to the UT Family

How UT's campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates.

Peyton Manning on a Zoom screen grid with UTK students
News and Updates

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.

Lyn Miles and Chantek
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Inducted into International Hall of Fame

UTC professor Lyn Miles has been selected as part of the inaugural group of 10 inductees into the international Interspecies Communication Hall of Fame.

Savannah Matheny uses a power drill to assemble a horse skeleton named Ron
News and Updates

Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton

A 17-hand tall, fully articulated equine skeleton named Ron will be used as a teaching model in animal science courses.

Walker Strome and Boyd at UTHSC alternate care site
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UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital

The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District.

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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.

Colleen Jonsson
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A Matter of When

UTHSC researcher Colleen Jonsson takes on viruses, including COVID-19.

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The Great Pause

2020 isn’t the first time the University of Tennessee entered into a pause.

Street art in Catania Italy shows the Mona Lisa wearing a face mask
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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.

Connor Mitchell in Spain
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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.

Altha Stewart
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A Heart for Home

Altha Stewart works to help youth in Bluff City.

A UT Martin student volunteer sorts canned goods in the food pantry
Alumni Association

Educate, Empower, Inspire

The Alliance of Women Philanthropists awarded seven grants totaling more than $50,000 for projects throughout the University of Tennessee.

Ken Brown and Harry Kochat
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Saving Lives

A new UTHSC pharmaceutical manufacturing facility will help heal the world.

UT Chattanooga’s student rocket team
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Rocketing to No. 1

UTC’s student rocket team—the Rocket Mocs—are the No. 1 team in the country.