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Ellie and Drew Holcomb

The Troubadour and the Songstress

Music weaves throughout this UT Knoxville couple’s story of a friendship turned to love. Continue reading The Troubadour and the Songstress

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Hands playing the piano

A Musical Revolution

A UTC alumna uses music to change health care. Continue reading A Musical Revolution

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Featured photo: Left, Cornelius Smith Jr. (Frederick Douglass) in American Prophet, which ran July 15-Aug. 28 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C. Photo By Margot Sschulman

Whispering Truth

A UT Martin and UT College of Law graduate stood on the wings of a stage this summer to witness the words of Fredrick Douglass come to life and years of work fulfilled. Continue reading Whispering Truth

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Maya Campbell, Spanish instructor

From Tunes to Letters

The Tennessee Language Center uses music, literature and calligraphy to help students learn. Continue reading From Tunes to Letters

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Left to right: Darryl Jones, James Ragain, Ron Staples (seated), Mark Anderson, Vernon Pennington, Kyle Fagala, Tim Lanier (seated right front)

A Different Drummer

UTHSC’s dental faculty can often be found behind the mic, the guitar and the keyboards as The Dentones. Continue reading A Different Drummer

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In The Fall 2022 Issue

Through shivers of delight to weeping through wretchedness, the arts can create connections between people who may have very little else in common. Continue reading In The Fall 2022 Issue

Creative Works
Expressions of Art on UT Campuses photo collage

Expressions of Art on UT Campuses

A collection of photos showing UT Students across UT campuses performing and participating in various art forms. Continue reading Expressions of Art on UT Campuses

Association News
UTC marching band

Making Beautiful Music

Band members from across the UT System found it life changing and now they help change others’ lives. Continue reading Making Beautiful Music

Campus News
packed room in the UTC Guerry Center

UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university’s anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September. Continue reading UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

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Angela Ammerman teaches Thai children the proper way to hold the violin bow.

A More Musical World

UT Martin music education professor Angela Ammerman’s life was changed after teaching violin to orphans in Thailand. Continue reading A More Musical World

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Chris McDonald in his Nashville studio.

The Music Maker

Chris McDonald found his calling at a young age. Or, rather, his calling found him. Continue reading The Music Maker

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Glenn Draper in his office with memories of his career as a choral director in 2016.

The Family Business

Glenn Draper didn’t just train singers, he built a legacy. Continue reading The Family Business

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collage of images from the 30s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s

Historic Timeline and Memorable Moments: 1917 – 2017

Noteworthy, events, people and moments from the past century Continue reading Historic Timeline and Memorable Moments: 1917 – 2017

UTopics
Nursing students

Nationally Ranked Nursing Program

An online program designed to help nurses with two-year RN degrees advance to bachelor’s degrees was ranked a top 10 “best values” nationally. Continue reading Nationally Ranked Nursing Program

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Korean War Veteran Leo Whaley smiling

Deployed in Chattanooga, Heard Around the World

Paul Renner established Operation Song to empower veterans, active-duty military and their families to share their stories through music. Continue reading Deployed in Chattanooga, Heard Around the World

UTopics

Faculty Bring Home Two of Three Awards

Julie Hill, professor of music, and David McBeth, professor of art, received 2016 University of Tennessee President’s Awards at the State of the University address in February. Continue reading Faculty Bring Home Two of Three Awards

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Chatanooga memorial flag

UTC’s Kenyon Wilson Composes Musical Tribute in Honor of Fallen Five

The musical tribute Five was composed in honor of the five service members shot to death in Chattanooga on July 16, 2015: Carson A. Holmquist, Randall Smith, Thomas J. Sullivan, Squire K. “Skip” Wells, and David A. Wyatt. Continue reading UTC’s Kenyon Wilson Composes Musical Tribute in Honor of Fallen Five

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The Dirty Guv'nahs perform at the Bijou theater in Knoxville

Southern Gentlemen

Friendships made at UT led to formation of rock band The Dirty Guv’nahs Continue reading Southern Gentlemen

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Proud and Personal

With small town charm, UT Martin is big on personal relationships between faculty and students. Continue reading Proud and Personal

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Student ambassador Sarah Strong stands in front of The Rock, which bears daily spray-painted messages.

Big On Tradition

Tradition, reputation—and we’ll just go ahead and say it—football are some reasons students choose UT Knoxville. Continue reading Big On Tradition

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Golden Teacher

The praises of emeritus professor of music John Brock will be sung in October to mark his 50th year of teaching at UT Knoxville. Continue reading Golden Teacher

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Construction for the Future

In just a year, UT Knoxville students will call the Fred D. Brown Residence Hall their new home away from home. Continue reading Construction for the Future

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Ashley Capps

The Birth of Bonnaroo

Born and raised in Knoxville, Ashley Capps began promoting shows in the late 1970s as a hobby. He has since become one of the most respected promoters in the music business. Continue reading The Birth of Bonnaroo

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