Lands for All Time
If you could look at mountains and seashores and think I saved that, wouldn’t you nearly pop with pride? Paul Pritchard can say that. Continue reading Lands for All Time
Tag: Spring 2007
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. Continue reading Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
The Other Phil Fulmer
For 8 years, Phillip Fulmer has dedicated time and effort to curbing teen suicide, working with the Jason Foundation. Continue reading The Other Phil Fulmer
King of ‘Shrooms
Dennis Desjardin had quite a surprise when realized that some of the leaves he was kneeling in were actually a pair of copperheads. Continue reading King of ‘Shrooms
“Performing” Surgery
Appreciation for the arts and cutting-edge surgery skills seem worlds apart, but Dr. David LaVelle easily connects the dots. Continue reading “Performing” Surgery
Keeping the Lid on in Korea
When 4-star general Burwell Bell came to UT to speak, he was–for a time–just “B.B.,” a friend, relative, and diehard Vols fan. Continue reading Keeping the Lid on in Korea
To Do the Right Thing
Fall 2006 commencement at UT Knoxville seemed a fitting homecoming for civil rights pioneer Rita Sanders Geier. Continue reading To Do the Right Thing
Fueling Change
As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate, nearly everyone has an opinion about fuel production and consumption. Continue reading Fueling Change
Rehabilition Goes to the Dogs
Although she was only 10 years old, Maggie Carlin suffered excruciating pain from arthritis in both knees. Continue reading Rehabilition Goes to the Dogs
To Protect and Serve
Jim Hammond is hopeful that the hundreds of cadets he has trained to be Iraqi police officers will make a difference. Continue reading To Protect and Serve
In the Line of Fire
“There’s no front line in Iraq. Everywhere we stayed was the front line,” said Dr. Joan Sullivan, a member of the National Guard. Continue reading In the Line of Fire
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. Continue reading UT’s Public Service Connection
News and Notes
Online news, a $50 million gift, and the Kosten Endowment Continue reading News and Notes
They Didn’t Forget
Eddie Rowe says he’d be “digging ditches today” if it weren’t for the kindness of former UT pharmacy dean Seldom Feurt. Continue reading They Didn’t Forget
Honor Thy Father
Enjoying the role of underdog can help level the playing field for all who play the game of life. Larry Pratt can relate. Continue reading Honor Thy Father
ShUT My MoUTh
They say a moUThful with a single word. I’m talking, of course, aboUT those new billboards, newspaper ads, and TV commercial toUTing UT. Continue reading ShUT My MoUTh