Spring 2017

When someone else’s misfortune reminds us of our own good fortune, giving back is the right thing to do. It’s also a part of the UT mission—to provide outreach that makes a difference in people’s lives—that we alumni are taught to value.

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.

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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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