Botanical Photography of Alan Heilman
The botanical photography of Alan Heilman preserves a UT Knoxville professor’s lifelong passion for plants, blending scientific expertise and artistic detail through carefully curated images.
Immersed in Study Abroad
In the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Skylynn Pastorello got an up-close view of insects not found in Tennessee, such as a large wasp that preys on tarantulas and bullet ants, named for the extremely strong sting they deliver.
To Be Different
After 11 moves across nine states, Dan Grove landed his dream veterinarian job.
The Long Walk
After his father was diagnosed with an incurable cancer, he decided to take action that covered more than 2,100 miles. In doing so, he raised hope not only for his father, but for others.
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.”
Prepping to Prioritize
After every disaster, emergency managers pose one question: What can be done better next time?
The Day Life Changed Forever
Cindy Ogle (Knoxville ’73, ’78), Gatlinburg's city manager, recounts her wildfire experience.
Deep Freeze
University of Tennessee, Knoxville researchers dig into potential impact of frozen microorganisms in Siberia
Sharing is Good
The “sharing economy” or “collaborative consumption” is giving age-old ideas like renting, bartering and swapping a 21st-century makeover. Now, instead of being limited to our neighbors, we can share things with people all over the world.
Best for Baby and the Environment
As director of the Center for Clean Products at UT Knoxville's Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, Catherine Wilt (Knoxville ’88, ’89) has helped develop North America's first and only third-party environmental toy standard.
Ruff Reading
HABIT volunteers take their dogs, cats and rabbits, who have been medically and behaviorally screened, to places such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, hospitals and schools.
Amphibious Fauna of Tennessee
Tennessee is home to 22 species of frogs and 58 species of salamanders, and you can read all about them in The Amphibians of Tennessee
Dear To Your Heart
When pets die, they leave us grieving. UT's Veterinary Social Work program helps lighten the load.
Birds of the Smokies
UT recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a new exhibit.
From Green to Gold
In 1959 Dr. Eyvind Thor planted two white pines outside his UT lab. Today he can't stretch his arms halfway around their girth.
Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
A book about butterflies, solving the mystery of The Big Bopper's death, a fat camp for pets, and other stories.
