Hitting Her Target
UT Southern alumna Eden Samson links championship clay target shooting to special education teaching, using focus and adaptability to reach each student.
Gibson County Partnership Announced
A new partnership with UT Martin and TCAT Jackson expands dual enrollment, helping Gibson County students earn college credits and career-focused options.
Firehawk Spirit Takes Flight with Flame
University of Tennessee Southern unveiled Flame, its new Firehawk mascot, bringing bold school spirit, energy, and pride to athletic events and campus life.
UTM Begins 125th Anniversary Celebration
UT Martin launched its 125th anniversary celebration with a formal campus ceremony honoring its history, leadership, and lasting impact in West Tennessee.
Fourth Annual Family Campaign Reaches Goal
The 2025 UT Health Science Center Family Campaign exceeded its donor goal, building a stronger culture of giving to support a healthier Tennessee.
Finding the Why
Mudit Rana knew the class he planned to take during his last semester at UT Southern would be a challenge.
Career Development Launches Flight Path Studio
UT Southern’s new Flight Path Studio offers students free professional attire to build confidence and prepare for interviews, internships and career opportunities.
UTC Mocs Make History with NIT Championship Win
The UTC men’s basketball team made history this spring by winning the National Invitational Tournament — becoming the first Southern Conference school ever to claim the title.
UT Trustees Approve UTM Strategic Plan
The new UT Martin strategic plan, approved by the UT Board of Trustees at its winter meeting, highlights the university’s commitment to innovative learning opportunities, strengthening industry partnerships and supporting economic development in West Tennessee and othzer areas.
Faculty Unite Against Avian Flu
To fight the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, faculty in veterinary medicine, animal science, wildlife management, epidemiology, virology, diagnostics, agricultural engineering, mathematical modeling and related fields created a new One Health Initiative working group in the spring.
Signing Off
Bob Kesling reflects on his 26-year career as the lead announcer of the UT Knoxville Vols Network.
Student Life Opportunities
UT Southern is enhancing student experiences with the establishment of two new unrestricted endowments dedicated to student life.
Call Me MiSTER Donation
UTM's Call Me MiSTER program was presented with a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Crystal Renee Hayslett Foundation.
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.
Audiology and Speech Pathology Celebrates Opening
The UTHSC Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology held a grand opening for its new state-of-the-art renovated space in the UT Conference Center.
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.
UTC’s Roundhouse Rocked Commencement
For the first time since 2019, commencement ceremonies at UT Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena were held without restraints.
No Higher Thing
To a turf grass student, it might seem like there’s no higher career peak than managing the pitches for the World Cup. But for UTIA student Ivan Navarrete, who prepared playing fields for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, what seemed like the peak is just the beginning.
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
Born of a Ritual
Tennessee and Kentucky may not always go hand in hand, but for a glass of bourbon that tastes like sweet warm caramel and goes down like a breath-taking sunset, we will let it slide.
TEST Hub Approved
The Tennessee General Assembly approved $18 million in a budget appropriations amendment to completely fund UT Martin’s proposed Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology (TEST) Hub.
Alumna Wins Bronze at Olympics
Madelynn Bernau (UTS ’20) and her mixed-trap shooting partner, Brian Burrows, won the bronze medal for the U.S. during the Olympics in Tokyo. This was the first time a UT Southern alumna won an Olympic medal.
