Spring 2025

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Help Wanted: Your Dream

Programs from across the campuses and institutes that make up the University of Tennessee System assist entrepreneurs start their businesses.

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Making House Calls

Debbie Reynolds became a mobile veterinarian, bringing traditional and alternative care directly to pets in the Martin area.

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Young Entrepreneurs

These determined UT student entrepreneurs turned ideas into businesses, from startups to studios, proving ambition and creativity can spark success…

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Envision Success for Entrepreneurs

The Urban Vision Initiative connects entrepreneurs from underserved communities with UTC student consultants to drive economic success.

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Help on the Farm

In May, cars line Ooltewah Georgetown Road, all headed to the Smith farm for fresh-picked strawberries straight from the field.

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Innovating for the Future

Lia Winter (Knoxville ’19) turned an innovative idea into a business, helping over a thousand orthopedic reconstruction patients—and counting.

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Your Hometown Pharmacy

UTHSC College of Pharmacy alumni are harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit to transform pharmacy services throughout Tennessee.

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Not Your Mama’s CPA

Tina McGill has redefined what it means to be a certified public accountant.

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Changing Futures in Rural Schools

Amanda Hardin will never forget the high school student sitting across from her. For years the student struggled—exhausted from trying…

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People-Centric Workplaces

The UT Center for Industrial Services and the UT Knoxville Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering have long recognized the…

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Explore the World With UT Alumni

For alumni like Melissa Smith (Martin ’21), the UT Alumni Travel Program offers immersive experiences that deepen connections to UT…

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Turning Bold Ideas into Lasting Impact

UT System President Randy Boyd reflects on the challenges and triumphs from a lifelong journey and career driven by entrepreneurship.

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UTC’s Entrepreneurial Legacy

The UT Chattanooga Gary W. Rollins College of Business is home to the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, a tribute to…

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Signing Off

Bob Kesling reflects on his 26-year career as the lead announcer of the UT Knoxville Vols Network.

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UT: Stronger than Ever

UT System President Randy Boyd delivered the 2025 State of the University, celebrating milestones, growth, and UT’s expanding impact statewide.

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Pioneering Research Excellence

The UT Knoxville Tickle College of Engineering received a $20 million U.S. Department of Energy grant for the IMPACT project.

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Expanding Business

UT Chattanooga officials broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to the Gary W. Rollins College of Business Fletcher Hall in…

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Student Life Opportunities

UT Southern is enhancing student experiences with the establishment of two new unrestricted endowments dedicated to student life.

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Call Me MiSTER Donation

UTM's Call Me MiSTER program was presented with a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Crystal Renee Hayslett Foundation.

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Renovation Grand Opening

UTHSC’s Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology held a opening ceremony in October for its renovated space at the UT…

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College Dean Selected

David White is the newly appointed dean of the UTIA Herbert College of Agriculture.

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New Legislators Attend Leaders Academy in Knoxville

The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership and Howard Baker School for Public Policy and Public Affairs hosted newly elected legislators…

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