Politics

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Heath Shuler Believes in Giving Back

University of Tennessee football great and former U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler reflects on the importance of public service.

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UT Alumni Make Their Mark in Legislative Roles

From Capitol Hill to state agencies, graduates leverage their University of Tennessee education and experience to advocate for Tennessee communities.

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News and Updates

UTK tops Attendance Records

UT Knoxville topped national attendance records across football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball events during the 2023-24 season.

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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.

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Alumni Association

Welcome to the UT Family

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

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Alumni Association

Finding Their Passion for Politics

UT student interns get first-hand lessons on the legislative process and the dynamics of politics.

Charme Allen
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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.

Thai Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong
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Becoming the Fixer

Thailand’s Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong and his adviser are both guided by their education at UT.

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News and Updates

Vols Break World Record

Thanks to the participation of 4,223 volunteers, UT Knoxville set the Guinness World Record title for the largest human letter on March 29.

Cindy Ogle
The Last Word

The Day Life Changed Forever

Cindy Ogle (Knoxville ’73, ’78), Gatlinburg's city manager, recounts her wildfire experience.

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Historic Timeline and Memorable Moments: 1917 – 2017

Noteworthy, events, people and moments from the past century

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And You Thought They Were UT Alumni…

Meet a few of UT’s favorite adopted sons and daughters who put their stamps on the university.

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American Dreamers

Katerina and Robby Moore give back as elected officials

U.S. District Judge Pamela Reeves
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The Four H’s and Her Honor

U. S. District Court Judge Pamela Reeves got her start through 4-H

John Hodges
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Life in the Delta

John Hodges shares insights as son of a sharecropper

Jacob Hayes (Knoxville '13)
Alumni Association

Serving the State

Tennessee legislative internships lead to employment for alumni

Get a Move On
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Get a Move On

Ed Howley helped craft the new U.S. physical activity guidelines, which show why you should get up and go.

Salute to Howard Baker
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Salute to Howard Baker

Private gifts build a special place where understanding and encouraging public service is a priority.

Sport 4 Peace
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Sport 4 Peace

Sport 4 Peace, an organization founded by Sarah Hillyer and Ashleigh Huffman, empowers women in countries where they often face great obstacles.

All About the Issues: Jacquie Lawing Ebert
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All About the Issues: Jacquie Lawing Ebert

Jacquie Lawing Ebert thrives in the Washington, D.C., milieu. It's been her niche for more than 20 years.

Capitol Idea
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Capitol Idea

Alumnus had a chance to sit down with Anthony Haynes and Kurt Schlieter, UT's liaisons with the state and federal governments.

Academy Rewards
The Last Word

Academy Rewards

The Tennessee Governor's Academy for Mathematics and Science in Knoxville is a radically different kind of school.

Fuels, Funds, and a Solved Mystery
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Fuels, Funds, and a Solved Mystery

UT is a leader in the development of alternative fuels, and Dr. Bill Bass has solved the mystery of "The Big Bopper."

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