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Spring 2017 Tennessee Alumnus cover

In the Spring 2017 Issue

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
The Torchbearer shines bright during a recent sunset in Knoxville.

The Torchbearer

The Scene is a new magazine feature showcasing photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading The Torchbearer

Feature
A rocking chair that survived the fire sits on the foundation of a burned down cabin at the Lodge at Buckberry Creek.

Weaving a New Story

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

Feature
100 centennial alumni

Centennial Alumni: Spring 2017

The second installment of 100 distinguished University of Tennessee alumni. Continue reading Centennial Alumni: Spring 2017

Feature
Harrison Kincaid, Onise, Stacy, and Sara Cox pose with one another in Haiti. (Photo courtesy of Stacy Cox)

Hearts for Haiti

From housing to healthcare, UT helps where it’s needed. Continue reading Hearts for Haiti

Research
Terrence Terrell Jones

9,000 Miles To Africa

Terrence Terrell Jones, a UTHSC medical student researches TB. Continue reading 9,000 Miles To Africa

Feature
Jana Ogg (right) and Denis Ochaka

Global Outreach, Local Perspective

A UT Martin alumna learns leadership lessons. Continue reading Global Outreach, Local Perspective

Research
headlines clipped

Fake News Becomes A Real Story

A UT Chattanooga researcher studies relationship between fact and perception. Continue reading Fake News Becomes A Real Story

Feature
Stack of books featured in article

Smoky Mountain Stories

UT Press captures a national park’s history. Continue reading Smoky Mountain Stories

Outreach
Kevin Lauer (foreground) fire management consultant with CTAS, instructs Gary West, deputy commissioner, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, State Fire Marshal’s Office (left) and Patrick Sheehan (right) executive director for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

Firefighting Teamwork

Mutual aid is ensured by IPS planning, and provides resources beyond the means of any single fire department. Continue reading Firefighting Teamwork

Feature
Dr. Laura Wheat

Coping with Disaster

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

Outreach
Topper the cat rests while recovering from injuries sustained during the Gatlinburg wildfires. Topper was treated by the UT College of Veterinary Medicine and released back to his owner, Katrina Cannon, who otherwise lost everything in the fire.

Rocky Recovery for Topper

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

Feature
Map of the area impacted by the Smoky Mountain Wildfires

Prepping to Prioritize

After every disaster, emergency managers pose one question: What can be done better next time? Continue reading Prepping to Prioritize

Feature
A large UT icon, made up of tiny images of UT staff, faculty, students, and alumni

We Are One

We are the University of Tennessee. Continue reading We Are One

The Last Word
Cindy Ogle

The Day Life Changed Forever

Cindy Ogle (Knoxville ’73, ’78), Gatlinburg’s city manager, recounts her wildfire experience. Continue reading The Day Life Changed Forever

System News
UT President Joe DiPietro giving the 2017 State of the University Address

State of the University: We Are One

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

Campus News
Beverly Davenport

Chancellor Davenport Takes Over

Beverly Davenport took office Feb. 15 as the eighth chancellor of UT Knoxville. Continue reading Chancellor Davenport Takes Over

Campus News
Jose Barbarosa loads up produce from the Teaching and Learning Garden.

Teaching and Learning Garden Puts Down Roots

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

Campus News

New Leadership

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

Campus News
Dr. Daniel Sumrok speaks about the mission of the Center for Addiction Science during an event announcing that the center was named the first Center of Excellence in Addiction Medicine in the country.

Breaking the Stranglehold of Addiction

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

UTIA News
University of Tennessee Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries student Emily Hockman launches a weather balloon equipped with an aerial acoustic recording system. The system was used to listen for the calls of at-risk avian species on DoD facilities.

Project of the Year

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

IPS News
Kay Cole James

IPS Agencies Welcome Women in Public Service

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

President's Desk
Joe DiPietro

A message from the president

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

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