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Julian Cosner

Nipping it in the Bud

Doctoral student studies hemp pest management. Continue reading Nipping it in the Bud

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three black bears climb a small hill in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Like a Phoenix

Five years after Gatlinburg fires, trees and bears are thriving. Continue reading Like a Phoenix

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Two gloved hands carefully hande documents from 1919 unsealed from a time capsule

Time Travelers

UT’s time capsules celebrate bygone eras. Continue reading Time Travelers

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The McClanahan family in front of their barn

Family Linked to UT Since 1946

An “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural shows pride. Continue reading Family Linked to UT Since 1946

UTIA News
Tim Cross speaks at a podium surrounded by orange and white balloons

A Servant Leader Passes the Baton

After 27 years of service to UTIA, Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Chancellor Tim Cross retires. Continue reading A Servant Leader Passes the Baton

UTIA News
A rendering of ov ernight facilities at Lone Oaks Farm.

Tennessee 4-H Camping Reimagined

If youth can’t come to camp, then camp will come to the youth. Continue reading Tennessee 4-H Camping Reimagined

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Dameon Berry's wife and kids gather on their ranch

Serving Those Who Have Served Us

UT Extension’s AgrAbility program helps veterans who choose to farm and as well as farmers who continue farming after debilitating injuries. Continue reading Serving Those Who Have Served Us

UTIA News

New Teaching/Learning Hub for CVM

Construction crews broke ground in October 2020 for an extension to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. Continue reading New Teaching/Learning Hub for CVM

COVID-19 Stories, Feature
Ben Neale and his cattle

The Light on the Hill

Tennessee beef producers see sales rise. Continue reading The Light on the Hill

Association News, COVID-19 Stories

Assisting in a Crisis

Alumni and donors give to help students impacted by COVID-19. Continue reading Assisting in a Crisis

UTIA News
Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey

UTIA Faculty Receive Recognition for Outstanding Service

Among our celebrated agriculture faculty are Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey. Continue reading UTIA Faculty Receive Recognition for Outstanding Service

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Two Asian elephants in a middle Tennessee outdoor habitat

All Creatures Great and Small

UT alumnus “Doc” Steven Scott cares for them all. Continue reading All Creatures Great and Small

The Last Word
Wildlife veterinarian Dan Grove extracts a lymph node from a deer carcass

To Be Different

After 11 moves across nine states, Dan Grove landed his dream veterinarian job. Continue reading To Be Different

UTIA News
Veterinarians in surgery scrubs and face masks

UTIA to Lead UT System One Health Initiative

The One Health Initiative focuses on research collaborations to address animal and environmental health issues that also may have implications for human populations. Continue reading UTIA to Lead UT System One Health Initiative

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Jennifer Richards

A Beacon for Youth Education

Jennifer Richards always wanted to teach. Through her work developing 4-H curricula, she has reached thousands in Tennessee and across the nation. Continue reading A Beacon for Youth Education

UTIA News
Ag Day Cricket Spittin' Contest participants

Agriculture and Alumni Shine at Ag Day

More than 700 friends and supporters gathered before kickoff of the Tennessee-Georgia football game to celebrate agriculture and honor three distinguished alumni. Continue reading Agriculture and Alumni Shine at Ag Day

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Nathan Chumbler at the UT College of Vetrinary Medicine war dog memorial.

An Officer and a Veterinarian

Growing up, Nathan Chumbler had two passions: a love of animals and a desire to be an Army officer. Continue reading An Officer and a Veterinarian

UTIA News
historic photos show students at Morgan Hall on the agriculture campus in Knoxville

Department Celebrates a Century of Service

For 100 years, Agricultural and Resource Economics has been assisting agricultural producers and policymakers across the state and nation. Continue reading Department Celebrates a Century of Service

Association News
Chancellor Keith Carver holds a jackhammer in the center of a group of students and alumni representing their Divine Nine fraternities and sororities

Snapshots: Fall 2019

University of Tennessee alumni and students around the state. Continue reading Snapshots: Fall 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’

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

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Dena, Kennedy, Joshua and Ken Oakes

Daylilies, Pumpkins and More

The Center for Profitable Agriculture celebrates 20 years of helping makers. Continue reading Daylilies, Pumpkins and More

UTIA News
4-H campers at Lone Oaks holding fresh eggs

Stepping Up for STEM and 4-H

Summer (and camp) is coming. 4-H camps connect students to agriculture and more. Continue reading Stepping Up for STEM and 4-H

UTIA News
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton, Judi Herbert and Jim Herbert

CASNR Transforms to Herbert College of Agriculture

The Herbert College of Agriculture is the third named college in UT history and only the second land-grant agricultural college in the nation named from a philanthropic gift. Continue reading CASNR Transforms to Herbert College of Agriculture

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A young black bear pauses at the base of a tree

Still Roaming

UT continues 50 years of black bear research. Continue reading Still Roaming

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