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The Garcia sisters

Three Sisters

Three first-generation Latinas at UT Knoxville have undergone similar journeys into a field in which few women go. Also, they’re sisters. Continue reading Three Sisters

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Two Pennies and a Pledge

One UT alumnus made a promise to himself when as a college student he had two cents to last two weeks. Now he has a challenge for UT graduates. Continue reading Two Pennies and a Pledge

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Chad Goldman pictured near the Cumberland river in Nashville

Calling for Philanthropy

Chad Goldman wants to help others find acceptance.  Continue reading Calling for Philanthropy

Campus News
The Haslam family pictured outdoors

Haslam Family Makes $40 Million Gift

A $40 million gift to the Haslam College of Business aims to elevate its national reputation and mission of developing future leaders. Continue reading Haslam Family Makes $40 Million Gift

Feature, Research
Maroulas Vasileios in his office at the University of Tennessee

A 1 Percent Idea

A mathematics professor works with Army research laboratory. Continue reading A 1 Percent Idea

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

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Young ag entrepreneurs with their patent

Finding a Better Way

A class at UT Martin leads to a patent. Continue reading Finding a Better Way

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

Association News, COVID-19 Stories
A student in an outdoor classroom seated on blankets in the shade raises her hand

Back to School

In this historical moment, education continues, albeit a little differently. Continue reading Back to School

Association News, COVID-19 Stories
balloons

Welcome to the UT Family

How UT’s campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates. Continue reading Welcome to the UT Family

Campus News
Peyton Manning on a Zoom screen grid with UTK students

Alumni, University Supports Students

Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online class drop-ins. Continue reading Alumni, University Supports Students

COVID-19 Stories

From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia

For Peace Corps volunteers like Alex Cleveland, readjusting to life in your “home” country is usually difficult. Moving back in the middle of a global pandemic amplifies that experience. Continue reading From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia

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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

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Jill Mikucki, associate professor of microbiology, meets a helicopter at her research site in Antarctica.

To The Extreme

Across the globe, UT Knoxville scientists seek answers. Continue reading To The Extreme

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

COVID-19 Stories
Emmie Dickman wearing her stole with an orange Power T mark

Imagining a Different Future

A student reflects on changes brought by COVID-19. Continue reading Imagining a Different Future

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The Great Pause

2020 isn’t the first time the University of Tennessee entered into a pause. Continue reading The Great Pause

Association News
The Tennessee Capitol building

Finding Their Passion for Politics

UT student interns get first-hand lessons on the legislative process and the dynamics of politics. Continue reading Finding Their Passion for Politics

Campus News
Donde Plowman speaks at a podium flanked by UT officials in academic regalia

A New Generation of Leadership

Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019. Continue reading A New Generation of Leadership

Association News
Keith Carver unveils an oversize Skyhawk logo on the UT Martin basketball court

Snapshots: Spring 2020

University of Tennessee alumni and students around the state. Continue reading Snapshots: Spring 2020

COVID-19 Stories
Street art in Catania Italy shows the Mona Lisa wearing a face mask

Out of the Ashes

Aubrey Toldi had a unique experience of the COVID-19 pandemic – having witnessed the initial responses in two of the most impacted countries and cultures. Continue reading Out of the Ashes

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