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COVID-19 Stories
Connor Mitchell in Spain

Leaving for Texas: Fulbright Fellow Returns to U.S

UT alum Connor Mitchell tells about his abrupt return to the U.S. from Spain during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Leaving for Texas: Fulbright Fellow Returns to U.S

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Karen Holst, Christoper Almanza, and Bob Kronick gather in a Pond Gap classroom

Second Shift

University-Assisted Community Schools change lives and education. Continue reading Second Shift

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teacher materials, colored pencils, golden delicious apple and a globe

From Strength to Strength

UT System hosts teacher preparation convening. Continue reading From Strength to Strength

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Krissy DeAlejandro

Changing a State One Student at a Time

Krissy DeAlejandro leads tnAchieves. Continue reading Changing a State One Student at a Time

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West High School principal Jonathan East

Learning to Lead

The Center for Educational Leadership prepares future principals. Continue reading Learning to Lead

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A tiny perfect bound leather book held between a thumb and index and middle fingers

The Odd and Rare

Celebrate UT Knoxville’s 225 year with treasures from the UT Libraries’ Special Collections. Continue reading The Odd and Rare

The Last Word
Theater teacher Alison Manning and her students on set

Remembering Why

Teaching is not easy. It is more than making awesome lesson plans, having great test scores and getting a top score on an evaluation. It took me a few years to realize that. Continue reading Remembering Why

The Scene

Golden Morning

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading Golden Morning

Campus News
The Rock at UT painted orange with what looks like a white paper with a hand drawn UT design pinned to it

T-Shirt Story Goes Viral

This fall, the internet went wild over the story of a Florida fourth grader who created his own UT design for college colors day. Continue reading T-Shirt Story Goes Viral

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Participants in a girls soccer camp in Jordan toss neon colored soccer balls into the sky

A Catalyst for Hope

The Center for Sport, Peace, and Society brings hope, peace and inclusion to girls in war-torn countries through sports. Continue reading A Catalyst for Hope

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Nathan Chumbler at the UT College of Vetrinary Medicine war dog memorial.

An Officer and a Veterinarian

Growing up, Nathan Chumbler had two passions: a love of animals and a desire to be an Army officer. Continue reading An Officer and a Veterinarian

Association News
Lisa King, Mahmoud Haddad, and Christopher Horne

UTAA Presents Awards to Top Faculty, Staff

Each year, the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their service and dedication. Continue reading UTAA Presents Awards to Top Faculty, Staff

Campus News
Donde Plowman

Ninth Chancellor Appointed

Donde Plowman has returned to UT Knoxville to serve as the campus’ ninth chancellor. Continue reading Ninth Chancellor Appointed

Association News
Chancellor Keith Carver holds a jackhammer in the center of a group of students and alumni representing their Divine Nine fraternities and sororities

Snapshots: Fall 2019

University of Tennessee alumni and students around the state. Continue reading Snapshots: Fall 2019

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Ryan Windeknecht walks around his philosophy classroom with an oversize yellow notepad

Game On!

In some classrooms, learning really is fun and games. Continue reading Game On!

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A student dressed as a knight walks between rows of gamers at PC consoles

Calling All Gamers

Esports Club draws the casual and competitive.
Continue reading Calling All Gamers

Association News
A UT Martin student volunteer sorts canned goods in the food pantry

Educate, Empower, Inspire

The Alliance of Women Philanthropists awarded seven grants totaling more than $50,000 for projects throughout the University of Tennessee. Continue reading Educate, Empower, Inspire

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The Tennessee state capitol building

UT Alumni on the Hill

The Tennessee Alumnus recognizes alumni and other members of the UT family who serve the state of Tennessee and the nation. Continue reading UT Alumni on the Hill

Campus News
researchers at UTK

Record Year for Research

UT Knoxville researchers set a record for fiscal year 2018.
Continue reading Record Year for Research

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Riley Toll

Making Makers

From labs to clubs to Hodges Library, UT Knoxville makes spaces for makers. Continue reading Making Makers

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David Harman

The Maker City

UT alumnus David Harman helps drive Knoxville’s creative space. Continue reading The Maker City

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