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Daniel McPartland crosses the monkey bars on a ROTC obstacle course.

Training the Next Generation

Army ROTC prepares students at the Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin campuses to enter the military as second lieutenants, as well as for life after they leave the military. Continue reading Training the Next Generation

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UT Knoxville students and military veterans display a banner which reads "Connecting military veterans to UT student services".

Bridges to Higher Education

The transition from serving in the military to pursuing a postsecondary education can be one with which many veterans struggle. UT helps them thrive in their new college environments. Continue reading Bridges to Higher Education

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UTIA Farm Manager Brandon Beavers and Pat Hitson Reilly stand by the grave of Reilly's relative and Revolutionary War veteran James Trice.

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. Continue reading Remaining Still

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Aaron Bolen standing next to an astronaut suit exhibit.

From Cyberspace to Outer Space

UT Knoxville alumnus Charles “Aaron” Bolen shoots for the stars. Continue reading From Cyberspace to Outer Space

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Man looks downward in a sad, contemplative manner.

Implicitly Better Tools

A veteran dies by suicide almost every hour, every day in the United States. UT Knoxville Professor Michael Olson hopes to help. Continue reading Implicitly Better Tools

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The Tennessee state Capitol building, lit at night

UT Alumni on the Hill

Our Tennessee recognizes alumni who serve in the Tennessee General Assembly and the United States Congress. Continue reading UT Alumni on the Hill

Editor's Message
Cover of Our Tennessee magazine, Summer 2023 edition on top of blurred background.

In The Summer 2023 Issue

With this issue falling into your mailboxes in July, we thought it a good time to reflect on the University of Tennessee’s connections with the U.S. Armed Forces. Continue reading In The Summer 2023 Issue

President's Desk
UT System President Randy Boyd speaks to UT Knoxville Air Force ROTC cadets before an early morning run.

Veterans Create Lasting Impact

Our campuses and institutes across the state go above and beyond to support and honor those who have selflessly served (and continue to serve) our country. Continue reading Veterans Create Lasting Impact

By the Numbers
Uniformed military member stands with daughter on a grassy hill, with US flags waving in the wind.

Military By the Numbers

From offering an in-state tuition rate to students affiliated with the military to creating veteran resource centers, the University of Tennessee strives to serve those who serve. Continue reading Military By the Numbers

Association News
Board members of the Alliance of Women Philanthropists stand for a group photo.

Giving for the Future

For the 2023-24 year, the Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ Giving Circle has distributed grants of more than $41,000 to fund five projects focused on health, wellness and education of the next generation. Continue reading Giving for the Future

Campus News
Entrance of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy building with flags waving in the wind.

UT Knoxville Campus News

UT Board of Trustees approved three new academic units for UT Knoxville. Continue reading UT Knoxville Campus News

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Deposit Photo

Inside Rubber’s Soul

In February 2018, a team from Eastman Chemical Company visited Dayakar Penumadu’s materials research lab with a request. The UT Knoxville team’s answer is likely to yield impacts on material sustainability and durability for car tires in the future. Continue reading Inside Rubber’s Soul

Editor's Message
Spring 2023 Issue

In The Spring 2023 Issue

Every day researchers across the UT System seek to answer questions, uncover new truths or learn about the past to improve the future. We’re helping people or investigating problems for corporations. As we work in our laboratories and classrooms, we seek to impact lives across Tennessee and the world. Continue reading In The Spring 2023 Issue

Association News
UTHSC nursing students will be providing outreach to underserved communities with a mobile health unit.

Funding the Future, Contributing to Communities

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and donors, the University of Tennessee transforms dollars into opportunities for its researchers and students. Continue reading Funding the Future, Contributing to Communities

Campus News
UT Knoxville’s Housing was honored with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for its work fundraising and building homes with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity.

Student Excellence

UT Knoxville’s Housing was honored with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Continue reading Student Excellence

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A student works to machine a part in the Machine Tool Research Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during the ACE Bootcamp training.

Manufacturing Renaissance

If the manufacturing industry were a brick-and-mortar building, the sign on its window would read “help wanted.” UT Knoxville, however, would be lined up outside the door. Continue reading Manufacturing Renaissance

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Deborah Reed works with a student as part of the Tennessee Reading Research Center.

Good Reading

Tennessee’s literacy story needs a happier ending. UT is helping to rewrite one. Continue reading Good Reading

President's Desk
UT President Randy Boyd reads You Can't Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime to children during a Money Week class about financial literacy. Photo By Sam Thomas

UT Tackles Challenges

The UT System, with its statewide presence, people, expertise, resources and influence, is uniquely positioned to tackle grand challenges. Continue reading UT Tackles Challenges

Campus News
Former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen, left, and Bill Haslam, right, record an episode of You Might be Right, a new podcast series launched by the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy.

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. Continue reading Former Tennessee Governors Host a New Podcast Series

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Ellie and Drew Holcomb

The Troubadour and the Songstress

Music weaves throughout this UT Knoxville couple’s story of a friendship turned to love. Continue reading The Troubadour and the Songstress

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Beauford Delaney (Knoxville 1901-1979 Paris), Abstraction #12, 1963, Oil on canvas, 51 ½ x 38 ½ inches, Knoxville Museum of Art, 2018 purchase

Carried in His Heart

UT Libraries purchased Beauford Delaney’s personal archives to bring the Harlem Renaissance painter home. Continue reading Carried in His Heart

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Featured photo: Left, Cornelius Smith Jr. (Frederick Douglass) in American Prophet, which ran July 15-Aug. 28 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C. Photo By Margot Sschulman

Whispering Truth

A UT Martin and UT College of Law graduate stood on the wings of a stage this summer to witness the words of Fredrick Douglass come to life and years of work fulfilled. Continue reading Whispering Truth

The Scene
UT Knoxville students create furniture in the Art and Architecture Building. Photo By Steven Bridges University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Scenes from Knoxville and Martin

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading Scenes from Knoxville and Martin

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