Fighting Tick and Mosquito Diseases
UT veterinary researcher Hameeda Sultana is uncovering how tick proteins help viruses evade host defenses, advancing potential vaccines that block disease transmission before pathogens reach people.
A Garden For Everyone
New accessible raised garden beds at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center give campers of all abilities hands-on STEM learning, job skills and opportunities to connect with nature.
Go Team Mascots!
More than 30 organizations joined a College of Veterinary Medicine symposium to share practices that support the welfare of live-animal mascots and their handlers across collegiate and professional sports.
Follow the Trail
UT Knoxville alumnus Bob Richards helped build Tennessee’s trail legacy while a growing outdoor recreation economy creates new opportunities for future park professionals.
900 Miler Club
Two UT faculty and staff members earned places in the Great Smoky Mountains 900 Miler Club by hiking every trail in the national park.
Attend Ag Day in October
UT Ag Day returns Oct. 2 with exhibits, a petting area, UT Gardens activities and an evening dinner honoring outstanding agricultural leaders.
A Cure for Lu
Lu seemed subdued, quiet, not like his normally outgoing self. People around him grew concerned. He began dragging one foot and then the other, developing sores on both. Then came ... Read more
Caring for Carers
Funded by a $1.3M Pat Summitt Foundation award, UT Extension’s Pat’s Gameplan for Caregivers supports Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers statewide.
Milan No-Till Field Day Returns
Milan No-Till returns July 23 for its 34th year, highlighting no-till conservation and precision agriculture at UT AgResearch in Milan.
Keeping Finances in Shape
UT Extension strengthens financial literacy statewide by teaching budgeting, saving, and money management through school programs, community workshops, and practical tools for families and educators.
UTIA Works to Improve Cotton Production, Yield
UT Institute of Agriculture researchers study how soil microbes affect cotton growth and yields across diverse climates, regions, and farming practices nationwide.
The Farm of the Future Now
Turn off U.S. Route 31 onto a driveway shaded by tall trees. Pass silos, round bales of hay and horses standing along a fence. At the top of the hill, cattle graze in the tall grass with a red barn in the distance.
Into the Lab We Go
One afternoon in February, Catherine Jones was browsing Zintellect, a job board for students seeking science-based internship opportunities in government and the private sector, when she saw an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.
Experts Share Flood Recovery Research
UT Extension experts share hurricane flood recovery research to help Tennessee farmers restore farmland and protect against future damage.
Immersed in Study Abroad
In the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Skylynn Pastorello got an up-close view of insects not found in Tennessee, such as a large wasp that preys on tarantulas and bullet ants, named for the extremely strong sting they deliver.
A Legacy of Transformation
UT Chattanooga students practiced helping an older adult navigate in and around an apartment, finding ways to overcome challenges.
Faculty Unite Against Avian Flu
To fight the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, faculty in veterinary medicine, animal science, wildlife management, epidemiology, virology, diagnostics, agricultural engineering, mathematical modeling and related fields created a new One Health Initiative working group in the spring.
Help Wanted: Your Dream
Programs from across the campuses and institutes that make up the University of Tennessee System assist entrepreneurs start their businesses.
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.
College Dean Selected
David White is the newly appointed dean of the UTIA Herbert College of Agriculture.
Getting to Know ALICE
ALICE families serve our communities daily yet live paycheck-to-paycheck. Explore Cairo Douglas’ journey and the initiatives making a lasting impact in Tennessee.
4-H Hall of Fame Contributions
UT Knoxville alumnus Ruth McQueen was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for her lifetime of contributions.
See Spot Run
UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.
