Spring 2020

To explore the wonderful wild world is to find adventure—whether close to home or far away. It can be found in the exotics brought close and the unseen brought home.

In this issue, we tell the stories of an alumnus who found himself caring for elephants in Tennessee and researchers who travel far to bring microbes back to Tennessee to uncover their mysteries in our rapidly changing world. There is the story of an alumna hooked on the allure of what moves in the deeps and one about an organization that has helped animals a little less wild. We hope you enjoy this issue that gives a quick look at when the wild moves among us.

photos of a young orangutan with a tricycle and wearing a diaper on a jungle gym

Escape Artist

In the 1980s an orangutan named Chantek charmed the UTC campus.

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Randy Boyd delivers the State of UT address on stage

President's Desk

A message from the President

These are the times that will define our decade and define each of us forever.

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The Great Pause

2020 isn’t the first time the University of Tennessee entered into a pause.

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A group of four women give a presentation in Knoxville

Alumni Association

Alliance of Women Philanthropists Funds Grants Across the UT System

The 2020 grant recipients represent innovations in learning and community partnerships that support the health of Tennesseans young, old and…

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Kaylin Underwood

News and Updates

Allergy App Wins Competition

Senior Kaylin Underwood is developing an app that automatically scans grocery items and tells shoppers whether the item contains an…

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Ashton Braddock and Randy Boyd

News and Updates

Boyd Announces UT Promise Mentor Recruitment

UT President Randy Boyd announced UT Promise scholarship students will be paired with mentors who help guide students through the…

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Alumni Association

Snapshots: Spring 2020

University of Tennessee alumni and students around the state.

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