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.
Dr. Laura Wheat, assistant professor of counselor education, is proud that many of her students in the immediate wake of…
After every disaster, emergency managers pose one question: What can be done better next time?
Cindy Ogle (Knoxville ’73, ’78), Gatlinburg's city manager, recounts her wildfire experience.
Beverly Davenport took office Feb. 15 as the eighth chancellor of UT Knoxville.
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