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Loosening the Grip on the Big Life Plan
Erin Zammett Ruddy learned some life skills in her 20s that also helped her face the pandemic. Just don’t ask…
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Two Residence Halls Renamed for Black Trailblazers
Two residence halls are named for Theotis Robinson and Rita Sanders Geier, two African American trailblazers whose fight for equity…
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Students Join Community Vaccination
Students and faculty from UTHSC joined to assist in the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations in Memphis.
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Three Sisters
Three first-generation Latinas at UT Knoxville have undergone similar journeys into a field in which few women go. Also, they’re…
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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…
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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…
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Record Enrollment Set
The UT Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records during its annual fall meeting.
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Welcome to the UT Family
How UT's campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates.
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Alumni, University Supports Students
Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online…
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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…
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Finding Their Passion for Politics
UT student interns get first-hand lessons on the legislative process and the dynamics of politics.
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A New Generation of Leadership
Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.