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

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.

Participants in a girls soccer camp in Jordan toss neon colored soccer balls into the sky
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A Catalyst for Hope

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

Nathan Chumbler at the UT College of Vetrinary Medicine war dog memorial.
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An Officer and a Veterinarian

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

Lisa King, Mahmoud Haddad, and Christopher Horne
Alumni Association

UTAA Presents Awards to Top Faculty, Staff

Each year, the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their service and dedication.

Donde Plowman
News and Updates

Ninth Chancellor Appointed

Donde Plowman has returned to UT Knoxville to serve as the campus’ ninth chancellor.

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

Snapshots: Fall 2019

University of Tennessee alumni and students around the state.

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

In some classrooms, learning really is fun and games.

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

Esports Club draws the casual and competitive.

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

Educate, Empower, Inspire

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

News and Updates

UT’s Economic Impact Tops $9 Billion

The University of Tennessee announced an estimated economic impact of $9.094 billion across the state for fiscal year 2017.

researchers at UTK
News and Updates

Record Year for Research

UT Knoxville researchers set a record for fiscal year 2018.

Riley Toll
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Making Makers

From labs to clubs to Hodges Library, UT Knoxville makes spaces for makers.

David Harman
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The Maker City

UT alumnus David Harman helps drive Knoxville’s creative space.

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Serendipitous Daring

UT alumnus Randy Boyd takes the reins as interim president.

Slide Book cover
The Last Word

Make ’Em Laugh

An excerpt from Carl Wolfson's Slide!, a tragicomedy about the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies team collapse as well as about Wolfson, his family and the city.

Samantha Lane
Alumni Association

Making Time for What Matters

Samantha Lane helps others find work-life balance through workshops, training and a signature product line.

First-generation college students gather at the Rock for a celebration.
News and Updates

First-Generation Students Honored

On Nov. 8, the Knoxville campus joined in the celebration of National First-Generation College Student Day.

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A Battle Worth Fighting

A discovery by UT Knoxville-based economists led to Gov. Bill Haslam developing a $30 million dollar plan to begin dealing with the opioid crisis.

Dr. Geogy Thomas
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On a Mission

In the Tennessee county hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, UT Knoxville alumnus Dr. Geogy Thomas works to help the most innocent of victims—the babies addicted in the womb—along with their mothers and fathers.

Charme Allen
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Standing Up to Big Pharma

UT alumna and Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen has taken the war against the opioid epidemic to the courtroom – the civil one.

Amelia Earhart circa 1936
News and Updates

Earhart Findings Obtain Widespread Media Attention

A UT researcher’s conclusion about remains found on a remote South Pacific island made headlines around the world this spring.

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VOLunteering

Alternative Break celebrates 25 years of inspiring lifelong service.

A young black bear pauses at the base of a tree
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Still Roaming

UT continues 50 years of black bear research.