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Ben Neale and his cattle
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The Light on the Hill

Tennessee beef producers see sales rise.

Young ag entrepreneurs with their patent
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Finding a Better Way

A class at UT Martin leads to a patent.

Alumni Association

Assisting in a Crisis

Alumni and donors give to help students impacted by COVID-19.

A student in an outdoor classroom seated on blankets in the shade raises her hand
Alumni Association

Back to School

In this historical moment, education continues, albeit a little differently.

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Alumni Association

Welcome to the UT Family

How UT's campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates.

Peyton Manning on a Zoom screen grid with UTK students
News and Updates

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.

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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 the middle of a global pandemic amplifies that experience.

Two Asian elephants in a middle Tennessee outdoor habitat
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All Creatures Great and Small

UT alumnus "Doc" Steven Scott cares for them all.

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

Across the globe, UT Knoxville scientists seek answers.

Wildlife veterinarian Dan Grove extracts a lymph node from a deer carcass
The Last Word

To Be Different

After 11 moves across nine states, Dan Grove landed his dream veterinarian job.

Emmie Dickman wearing her stole with an orange Power T mark
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Imagining a Different Future

A student reflects on changes brought by COVID-19.

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The Great Pause

2020 isn’t the first time the University of Tennessee entered into a pause.

The Tennessee Capitol building
Alumni Association

Finding Their Passion for Politics

UT student interns get first-hand lessons on the legislative process and the dynamics of politics.

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

A New Generation of Leadership

Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.

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

Snapshots: Spring 2020

University of Tennessee alumni and students around the state.

Street art in Catania Italy shows the Mona Lisa wearing a face mask
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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.

Connor Mitchell in Spain
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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.

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

University-Assisted Community Schools change lives and education.

teacher materials, colored pencils, golden delicious apple and a globe
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From Strength to Strength

UT System hosts teacher preparation convening.

Krissy DeAlejandro
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Changing a State One Student at a Time

Krissy DeAlejandro leads tnAchieves.

West High School principal Jonathan East
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Learning to Lead

The Center for Educational Leadership prepares future principals.

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

Celebrate UT Knoxville’s 225 year with treasures from the UT Libraries’ Special Collections.

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

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.