Military

Uniformed military member stands with daughter on a grassy hill, with US flags waving in the wind.
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Military By the Numbers

From offering an in-state tuition rate to students affiliated with the military to creating veteran resource centers, the University of Tennessee strives to serve those who serve.

Leaders from UT and Syracuse University attend a two-day summit on collaboration between higher education institutions.
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UT, Syracuse Explore Higher-Education Opportunities for Military-Affiliated Students

UT and Syracuse University co-hosted a summit to explore how collaboration between higher-education institutions and the federal government can better support military-connected students.

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Student Excellence

UT Knoxville’s Housing was honored with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals

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Former Tennessee Governors Host a New Podcast Series

The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy launched You Might Be Right, a new podcast series hosted by former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam.

Randy Boyd with ROTC students.
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In-State Tuition Offered for Military- Affiliated Students

Military-affiliated students will soon be able to attend a UT institution of choice at the in-state tuition rate, thanks to a recently approved UT System proposal.

Suresh Babu, center, works with students on the MELD Machine inside the Machine Tool Research Center.
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Advancing The Nation

UT Knoxville has risen as a leader in advanced manufacturing research with efforts focused on national security and economic development.

Stacy Lightfoot on the UT Chattanooga campus
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UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor

Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed as the first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at UTC.

Kyle McCormick examines material evidence in Laos
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A Nation’s Promise

A forensic anthropologist searches the world for service members to keep the United States’ promise.

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.

Dameon Berry's wife and kids gather on their ranch
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Serving Those Who Have Served Us

UT Extension’s AgrAbility program helps veterans who choose to farm and as well as farmers who continue farming after debilitating injuries.

UT Martin's rocket team pictured with an 8 foot rocket called "Skyhawk Screamer"
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Rocketing Up

UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition.

Mourners attending Lt. Richard “Tito” Lannom’s memorial service at Discovery Park of America filled all three floors of the museum.
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Finding the Light

Charlotte Shaw finds courage through her husband’s bravery.

Russell Toone assists a business owner with the government contracting process.
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Continuing His Service

Veteran helps veteran-owned businesses.

Nathan Chumbler at the UT College of Vetrinary Medicine war dog memorial.
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An Officer and a Veterinarian

Growing up, Nathan Chumbler had two passions: a love of animals and a desire to be an Army officer.

Michael Johnson, a student veteran at UT Martin stands under the American flag at half-mast
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Preparing for War

Si vis pacem para bellum … If you want peace, prepare for war.

From the President

A message from the interim president

I am thankful for the role our campuses and institutes play in preparing the next generation of servicemen and women, as well as assisting our veterans once they transition from service to civilian life.

Ryan Windeknecht walks around his philosophy classroom with an oversize yellow notepad
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Game On!

In some classrooms, learning really is fun and games.

An attendee of the grand opening of the UT Knoxville Veterans Resource Center salutes the flag.
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Veterans Resource Center Opens

The new center provides student veterans with a place to study, socialize and find access to various campus services.

Jordan Harris stands in the center of the pedestrian walkway in front of Hodges Library in Knoxville
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The Next Mission

As the number of veterans attending UT rises, campuses are providing them with help to conquer the move from military to college life.

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Solar Garden Sculpture Dedication

Ten students in the departments of engineering and visual and theater arts collaborated in designing the Solar Garden, which was funded by university donor Bill Blankenship.

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I Will Hold

Clifton Cates was a 1916 UT graduate and a World War I hero.

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From War to Writing to the World

Veteran Charles Herd found his place as a chamber of commerce executive

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Return to Sender

John Schlatter matches WWII postcards with families