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Tag: Spring 2019

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A Rwandan mother and child in the Musanze District.

‘Like a Boss’

Changing lives chicken by chicken in Rwanda.
Continue reading ‘Like a Boss’

Feature
Neil Hayes in his lab at UTHSC

Mapping Out Cancer

Genomic sequencing moves toward personalized cancer treatment. Continue reading Mapping Out Cancer

Feature
Ryan Windeknecht walks around his philosophy classroom with an oversize yellow notepad

Game On!

In some classrooms, learning really is fun and games. Continue reading Game On!

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A student dressed as a knight walks between rows of gamers at PC consoles

Calling All Gamers

Esports Club draws the casual and competitive.
Continue reading Calling All Gamers

Feature
Angela Ammerman teaches Thai children the proper way to hold the violin bow.

A More Musical World

UT Martin music education professor Angela Ammerman’s life was changed after teaching violin to orphans in Thailand. Continue reading A More Musical World

Feature
Carrie Woods speaks to Crucial Conversation program participants.

Let’s Talk

Crucial Conversations delivered to domestic violence shelters. Continue reading Let’s Talk

Feature
Joe Johnson photographed in 2016

Becoming One

Joe Johson reflects upon the UT System celebrating 50 years.
Continue reading Becoming One

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A CMFO program participant takes notes during a lecture

Making Government Work Better

A finance program reduces audit findings in municipalities. Continue reading Making Government Work Better

The Last Word
Shane Cotriss stands in front of the Entrepreneurship Wall of Fame at UTC

The Game Changing SMILE

Through challenge, competition and encouragement, Shane Cotriss discovered a path he loved at UTC. Continue reading The Game Changing SMILE

Association News
A UT Martin student volunteer sorts canned goods in the food pantry

Educate, Empower, Inspire

The Alliance of Women Philanthropists awarded seven grants totaling more than $50,000 for projects throughout the University of Tennessee. Continue reading Educate, Empower, Inspire

Editor's Message

In The Spring 2019 Issue

Change can be introduced by that simple question, “Why not?” Continue reading In The Spring 2019 Issue

The Scene

Stream Restoration

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading Stream Restoration

President's Desk
Randy Boyd at the 2019 State of the University Address

A message from the interim president

UT Promise is an opportunity for UT to take a lead role in ensuring students can achieve their dreams of obtaining an undergraduate college degree. Continue reading A message from the interim president

Campus News

“What Made Maddy Run”

Kate Fagan, former ESPN sports journalist and author spoke at UT Martin’s Skyhawk Fieldhouse in February. Continue reading “What Made Maddy Run”

Campus News

Give Kids A Smile Day

Students from Freedom Preparatory Academy received free dental services from UTHSC.
Continue reading Give Kids A Smile Day

Campus News
Martin Luther King Blvd or Historic East 9th Street

From the Big 9

In honor of Black History Month, UTC students created the podcast series Stories from the Big 9, focused on M.L. King Boulevard in Chattanooga. Continue reading From the Big 9

System News

UT’s Economic Impact Tops $9 Billion

The University of Tennessee announced an estimated economic impact of $9.094 billion across the state for fiscal year 2017. Continue reading UT’s Economic Impact Tops $9 Billion

Campus News
researchers at UTK

Record Year for Research

UT Knoxville researchers set a record for fiscal year 2018.
Continue reading Record Year for Research

IPS News

Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators

Newly elected legislators participated in two and a half days of sessions with UT experts and toured Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Continue reading Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators

UTIA News
Close up of the Dogwood flower

10 Plants That Shaped Tennessee

Natalie Bumgarner and Andy Pulte of the Department of Plant Sciences led a team that sorted through more than 600 nominations. Continue reading 10 Plants That Shaped Tennessee

Association News

Snapshots: Spring 2019

Tennessee alumni and students around the state. Continue reading Snapshots: Spring 2019

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