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The Space Legacy of UT Alumni

It’s an exclusive club to which 10 UT System graduates belong. They each have ventured into space as an astronaut—some…

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When the Waters Rose

Hurricane Helene brought record floods to Tennessee. Public officials, teamwork, and community spirit helped save lives and set the path…

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IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter

For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to…

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UT Alumni Make Their Mark in Legislative Roles

From Capitol Hill to state agencies, graduates leverage their University of Tennessee education and experience to advocate for Tennessee communities.

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A Car Full of Grace

Helping Mamas Knoxville supports East Tennessee families, providing 1.5M essential items like diapers, formula, and hygiene products to those in…

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The President’s Mussel

UT President Estabrook’s discovery of a new mussel species in the 1800s highlights the university's legacy of research and scientific…

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Enabling Growth With Record Gifts

UT received a record $400M+ in FY 2024, supporting students with new scholarships, research initiatives, and enhanced athletics facilities.

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Jill Joyce assists a student in a pre-algebra class at West Valley Middle School.

Growing Her Dream

UTK alumna Jill Joyce never thought she would be where she is now: seated next to a student, helping him…

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Career Growth Through An Alumni Network

Becky Spaulding has reinvented the career services program into the UT Alumni Association Center for Career Advancement.

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UTAA Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

Each year, the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their work in three categories.

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Tell Us A Story

The college experience is filled with more than just lectures and exams. It’s a tapestry woven with friendships, memories and…

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UT Southern students organized a disability resource fair to aid families.

Enabling Change

UT campuses and institutes have combined forces to improve the lives of rural Tennesseans with developmental disabilities. At UT Southern,…

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Sam Banks, Knoxville '23, assists in constructing a Habitat for Humanity house.

Home Sweet Homes

UT Knoxville resident assistants build habitat homes for 26 years.

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Derek and Sierra Ezell's tiny home.

Tiny Living

UT Martin professor used tiny house living for his dissertation.

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All-Round Education

Tennessee's 4-H Roundup celebrates a century of service.

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Finding Home

From Brazil to Tennessee, UT supports international faculty couple.

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A Syrian refugee camp in Jordan.

Placemaking

UT Knoxville professor studies refugee camps' environments.

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Jonathan Stewart

Hopeless No More

American job center helps build new lives.

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Meeting the Challenge

UT Knoxville alumna runs agency that helps keep families intact.

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Five Ways Happy Couples Argue

Happy couples and unhappy couples argue, but what distinguishes the two may not be so much what they argue about…

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Brian Winbigler, president of the UT Alumni Association.

Commitment Through Contribution

Winbigler’s journey from a scholarship-seeking student to an enthusiastic alumni volunteer speaks to his passion for giving back and the…

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UT System President Randy Boyd speaks to UT Knoxville Air Force ROTC cadets before an early morning run.

Veterans Create Lasting Impact

Our campuses and institutes across the state go above and beyond to support and honor those who have selflessly served…

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Military By the Numbers

From offering an in-state tuition rate to students affiliated with the military to creating veteran resource centers, the University of…

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