UT Day on the Hill
About 30 students and staff from all UT campuses and institutes joined President Joe DiPietro to advocate for the university at the annual UT Day on the Hill on Feb. 18 in Nashville.
Celebrating 150 Years of the Morrill Act
The Morrill Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 to create land-grant universities in the states.
Our Man on the Mall
Bob Vogel, a UT Martin graduate, is working to make the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and its famous memorials even more impressive and welcoming.
Van Jones and the Promise of a Green Future
President Obama has tapped Van Jones, UT Martin graduate, author, and environmental activist, as his green job adviser.
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
Private gifts build a special place where understanding and encouraging public service is a priority.
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
Jacquie Lawing Ebert thrives in the Washington, D.C., milieu. It's been her niche for more than 20 years.
Capitol Idea
Alumnus had a chance to sit down with Anthony Haynes and Kurt Schlieter, UT's liaisons with the state and federal governments.
Test By Fire
Dr. Robert H. Swansbrough’s book raises questions about how the Iraq War and Bush’s Middle East policies will affect the 2008 presidential election.
Democracy in the Balance
Garry and Betsy Phillips agree on one thing for sure--the stability of the whole Middle East hangs in the balance.
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
UT is a leader in the development of alternative fuels, and Dr. Bill Bass has solved the mystery of "The Big Bopper."
Inside the CIA
T. J. Waters took a proactive approach to expressing his patriotism. He was selected by the C.I.A. to join the first post-9/11 spy class.
To Do the Right Thing
Fall 2006 commencement at UT Knoxville seemed a fitting homecoming for civil rights pioneer Rita Sanders Geier.
UT’s Public Service Connection
The UT Institute for Public Service puts the knowledge of UT faculty and consultants to use solving real-world problems.
Miss Tennessee, An Emmy Winner, and a Katrina Update
Blair Pancake won the Miss Tennessee title, and UT Chattanooga alumnus Leslie Jordan won an Emmy.
Doan Heads GSA
Lurita Doan is a top government administrator, a technology company founder, and a scholar of Renaissance literature.
