This issue of Tennessee Alumnus brings stories of UT alumni, expertise and contributions to making a difference, starting with our cover story on the historic Smoky Mountain wildfires of 2016. Continue reading In the Spring 2017 Issue
The Scene is a new magazine feature showcasing photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading The Torchbearer
On Nov. 28, 2016, a wildfire raced from the Great Smoky Mountains and into nearby communities. These are the stories of loss and hope experienced by the UT family. Continue reading Weaving a New Story
The second installment of 100 distinguished University of Tennessee alumni. Continue reading Centennial Alumni: Spring 2017
From housing to healthcare, UT helps where it’s needed. Continue reading Hearts for Haiti
Terrence Terrell Jones, a UTHSC medical student researches TB. Continue reading 9,000 Miles To Africa
A UT Martin alumna learns leadership lessons. Continue reading Global Outreach, Local Perspective
A UT Chattanooga researcher studies relationship between fact and perception. Continue reading Fake News Becomes A Real Story
UT Press captures a national park’s history. Continue reading Smoky Mountain Stories
Mutual aid is ensured by IPS planning, and provides resources beyond the means of any single fire department. Continue reading Firefighting Teamwork
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.” Continue reading Coping with Disaster
During the ferocious fires that ravaged the mountains in November, the Sevier County Humane Society triaged injured animals, including a burned orange tabby cat, at the fairgrounds with the help of the local veterinary community. Continue reading Rocky Recovery for Topper
After every disaster, emergency managers pose one question: What can be done better next time? Continue reading Prepping to Prioritize
We are the University of Tennessee. Continue reading We Are One
Cindy Ogle (Knoxville ’73, ’78), Gatlinburg’s city manager, recounts her wildfire experience. Continue reading The Day Life Changed Forever
Tennessee is in the midst of historic transformation that one day will be seen as a time when the state took a great leap forward. Continue reading State of the University: We Are One
Beverly Davenport took office Feb. 15 as the eighth chancellor of UT Knoxville. Continue reading Chancellor Davenport Takes Over
Students in the UTC College of Arts and Sciences have been putting down roots in the community— literally. Continue reading Teaching and Learning Garden Puts Down Roots
One of Chancellor Keith Carver’s first priorities was to connect with current and potential students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and people in communities across West Tennessee. Continue reading New Leadership
The first Center of Excellence in Addiction Medicine in the country is in Memphis, Tennessee, and operated by UT’s College of Medicine. Continue reading Breaking the Stranglehold of Addiction
Dave Buehler was recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense last year for a project tracking threatened bird species using weather balloons. Continue reading Project of the Year
More than 100 women from across Tennessee, representing different positions in state and local government, attended the annual Women in Public Service Symposium. Continue reading IPS Agencies Welcome Women in Public Service
Whether on behalf of the university or on their own initiative, members of the UT team make a difference every day across the state and around the world. Continue reading A message from the president
