Heath Shuler Believes in Giving Back
University of Tennessee football great and former U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler reflects on the importance of public service.
UT Alumni Make Their Mark in Legislative Roles
From Capitol Hill to state agencies, graduates leverage their University of Tennessee education and experience to advocate for Tennessee communities.
A Car Full of Grace
Helping Mamas Knoxville supports East Tennessee families, providing 1.5M essential items like diapers, formula, and hygiene products to those in…
Partnerships for a Stronger Tennessee
The Vol community united to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene, including fundraising and providing disaster veterinary services.
From Bench to Bed
Researchers from multiple disciplines across UT Knoxville and the UT Institute of Agriculture help pioneer a new era of precision…
Putting out Fires
UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the…
Fueling An Obsession
Blowing a hole in the roof of his childhood home fueled a passion that 99-year-old George Schweitzer continues to share…
The President’s Mussel
UT President Estabrook’s discovery of a new mussel species in the 1800s highlights the university's legacy of research and scientific…
Justice for All
UT students and EBCI leaders explore culturally specific approaches to domestic violence, seeking justice and health solutions for the Cherokee…
Enabling Growth With Record Gifts
UT received a record $400M+ in FY 2024, supporting students with new scholarships, research initiatives, and enhanced athletics facilities.
Founder of the UTK Body Farm
UT Knoxville Professor Emeritus William Bass made history in 1981 by founding the world’s first decomposition research lab, revolutionizing forensic…
FIFA Delegation Visits UT for World Cup 2026 Turf Research
FIFA delegates toured UT’s turf research facility, working with UTIA and Michigan State to create natural grass pitches for the…
Creating Access
UT Knoxville continues enhancing campus capacity to support academics, research, and the Volunteer experience.
Growing Her Dream
UTK alumna Jill Joyce never thought she would be where she is now: seated next to a student, helping him…
Career Growth Through An Alumni Network
Becky Spaulding has reinvented the career services program into the UT Alumni Association Center for Career Advancement.
UTAA Recognizes Outstanding Faculty
Each year, the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their work in three categories.
Growing Communities
Derrick Stowell had no idea his passion for environmental education and therapeutic recreation would launch a world-impacting program.
UTK tops Attendance Records
UT Knoxville topped national attendance records across football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball events during the 2023-24 season.
Teaching the Whole Child
The UTK Center for Literacy, Education and Employment works to increase literacy in students with disabilities.
Tell Us A Story
The college experience is filled with more than just lectures and exams. It’s a tapestry woven with friendships, memories and…
Writing from a Blue Flame
UT Knoxville alumna Monica Brashears' gothic novel named as one of the best books in 2023.
Partnerships for a Greater Tennessee
The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies meets with industry leaders student employment preparation.
