Alumnus Returns as UTCVM Dean
UT graduate Paul J. Plummer returns to the university as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
A Tale of Caution
Tragedies of grain bin accidents reinforce safety procedures and rescue training.
Outstanding in Their Fields
UTIA faculty, staff, students and alumni are groundbreakers, collaborators, educators and leaders in the agriculture industry.
Focus on 4-H
Christian-Boyer is among the UT Extension agents now able to focus solely on 4-H and Youth Development, thanks to a $2.2 million increase in legislative funding for UT Extension approved in 2021.
Xin Receives Leggacy Maker Award
Hongwei Xin, Dean of UT AgResearch, was recognized at the 2023 Egg Industry Issues Forum with the Leggacy Maker Award for his commitment and achievements in advancing the egg industry ... Read more
Commitment Through Contribution
Winbigler’s journey from a scholarship-seeking student to an enthusiastic alumni volunteer speaks to his passion for giving back and the profound impact UT had on shaping his life.
UTIA Holds Annual UTIA Awards and Promotion Luncheon
UTIA celebrated the outstanding work of more than 40 members of the faculty and staff at the annual UTIA Awards and Promotion Luncheon.
Remaining Still
A Revolutionary War veteran’s gravesite remains on land owned by the UT Institute of Agriculture—land that he used to farm himself.
Precision Livestock Farming Mooo-ves Forward
East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center’s Little River Unit introduces new robotic milking technology.
Whiskey and Trees
Jack Daniels needs specific trees to create its iconic whiskey. UTIA has been there to help ensure the brand can continue for many more generations.
In The Heart of Communities
UTHSC Jim Bailey and his team lead the research effort to improve the heart health of Tennesseans, whose state ranks third in the nation in cardiovascular events. But the team isn’t working in a lab—they’re working in the community.
A Fruitful Career
David Lockwood has toiled alongside Tennessee fruit growers for nearly 50 years—its work he was, quite literally, born to do.
No Higher Thing
To a turf grass student, it might seem like there’s no higher career peak than managing the pitches for the World Cup. But for UTIA student Ivan Navarrete, who prepared playing fields for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, what seemed like the peak is just the beginning.
Keith Carver Assumes Leadership Role at UTIA
Keith Carver, former chancellor at UT Martin, named the new leader of UTIA.
Breaking Barriers
Nobody wants to talk about money. But, according to the UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences team, everybody needs to be doing just that—even second and third graders.
No One-Size Solution
What would life today be like without the internet? For many rural Tennesseans, the experience isn’t one that needs imagination—it’s a daily reality.
UT Tackles Challenges
The UT System, with its statewide presence, people, expertise, resources and influence, is uniquely positioned to tackle grand challenges.
Former Tennessee Governors Host a New Podcast Series
The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy launched You Might Be Right, a new podcast series hosted by former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam.
UTIA Establishes New School of Natural Resources
The Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries (FWF) will be named the School of Natural Resources.
The Tradition Returns
On Sept. 24, UTIA held a traditional in-person Ag Day—an annual celebration of all things “ag” and UTIA.
