Counting Them Down
Yosemite. Check. Yellowstone. Check. Rocky Mountain National Park. Eugene O'Neill's home. Pinnacles National Monument. Check.
Let’s Drink to Retirement
Ron Frieson (Knoxville '81) toasted retirement, not with a glass of wine, but with an entire wine store--his own.
Do It Today
Many people say they want to travel when they retire. Globe-trotter Ginny Thigpen says, "Do it today."
Creating a New Career
Tish Lowe (Knoxville '75, '78) followed her true passion when she moved to Florence, Italy, in 2003 to study painting.
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bluegrass
WDVX began broadcasting in 1997 from a trailer in a campground in Norris, Tennessee, about 18 miles northeast of Knoxville.
Woman Power
Three women made seven-figure gifts to help build, literally, UT's reputation as a powerhouse of intercollegiate athletics.
Blown Away
Two years ago, Erin Moore was starting her sophomore year at the University of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit.
Seventh Time’s the Charm
The basketball Lady Vols captured their seventh national title by beating Rutgers in the NCAA championship game on April 3.
Over the Top
The new Glocker Building is well on its way to a 2008 opening in Knoxville. This and more in the…
Meet the National Professor of the Year
Being national professor of the year is a momentous honor. But for Donna Boyd, the award has added significance.
Stay
UT's enrolling its best students ever, research funding is on the rise, and alumni and friends are unusually generous in…
Jazz for Justice
In Northern Uganda, where children have long been traumatized by war, there is a group who call themselves "University of…
Down on the Border
Tracking a group of 200 illegal aliens in the remote Sonoran Desert is a typical day's work for U.S. Border…
Worth the Reward
Nan Schumaker's accomplishments include graduating from the FBI Academy, leading investigations, and contributing to a national championship.
Wrong President, Wrong Time
Tom Coens spends much of his time perusing letters, memos, speeches, and other communications to and from Andrew Jackson.
Share Your Stories
Education changes lives. For Debbie Ingram, that's not just a catchy slogan but a personal cause.
What a Difference Their Generosity Makes
Investing your money can be about as serious as a heart attack. Unfortunately, not every investment is a wise one.
The Honor of Their Presence
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most effective--for instance, praising outstanding high-school juniors and urging them to go to UT.
Worth the Coming Home
SENATE LAWYER BECOMES UNPAID SMOKIES MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST! I fully expected to see this newspaper headline.
Lands for All Time
If you could look at mountains and seashores and think I saved that, wouldn't you nearly pop with pride? Paul…
Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
A book about butterflies, solving the mystery of The Big Bopper's death, a fat camp for pets, and other stories.
The Other Phil Fulmer
For 8 years, Phillip Fulmer has dedicated time and effort to curbing teen suicide, working with the Jason Foundation.
King of ‘Shrooms
Dennis Desjardin had quite a surprise when realized that some of the leaves he was kneeling in were actually a…
