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Illustration of a happy couple sitting on the couch.
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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 as it is about how they argue, according to Amy Rauer, UT Knoxville professor of child and family studies.

Brian Winbigler, president of the UT Alumni Association.
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 profound impact UT had on shaping his life.

UT Promise postcard showing a map of all UT campuses across Tennessee.
News and Updates

UT Promise Access Increases

The University of Tennessee System plans to extend the qualifying income level for UT Promise scholarship recipients to $75,000 from $60,000 (adjusted gross income).

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

Veterans Create Lasting Impact

Our campuses and institutes across the state go above and beyond to support and honor those who have selflessly served (and continue to serve) our country.

Uniformed military member stands with daughter on a grassy hill, with US flags waving in the wind.
Feature

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 Tennessee strives to serve those who serve.

Board members of the Alliance of Women Philanthropists stand for a group photo.
Alumni Association

Giving for the Future

For the 2023-24 year, the Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ Giving Circle has distributed grants of more than $41,000 to fund five projects focused on health, wellness and education of the next generation.

Kerry Witcher, Carey Whitworth and Lee Ann Adams present Jim Duke the UTAA Outstanding Advocate Award.
Alumni Association

Leading the Call to Legislative Action

By becoming involved in legislative advocacy, UT alumni support their alma mater’s interests.

Leaders from UT and Syracuse University attend a two-day summit on collaboration between higher education institutions.
News and Updates

UT, Syracuse Explore Higher-Education Opportunities for Military-Affiliated Students

UT and Syracuse University co-hosted a summit to explore how collaboration between higher-education institutions and the federal government can better support military-connected students.

At UT, research moves out from laboratories and classrooms and into the streets. UT Chattanooga Chancellor Steve Angle, left, and UT System President Randy Boyd, second from left, learn from Mina Sartipi, right, founding director of the UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress. Her research focuses on data-driven approaches to tackle smart city applications, such as traffic flow and electricity delivery.
From the President

UT Changes Lives Through Research

The University of Tennessee is no stranger to this pursuit of knowledge—the impact is evident across the state and even the world.

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Making An Impact

The UT Research Foundation moves ideas and discoveries by faculty, staff and students from the laboratories and classrooms to the marketplace.

UTHSC nursing students will be providing outreach to underserved communities with a mobile health unit.
Alumni Association

Funding the Future, Contributing to Communities

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and donors, the University of Tennessee transforms dollars into opportunities for its researchers and students.

The 35th UT mural in a statewide campaign can be seen by 21,000 travelers a day in Hamblen County. Photo By Stephanie Wilson
News and Updates

Mural Campaign Reaches 35 Sites

The University of Tennessee System’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign added Hamblen County to its growing list of locations with a barn in Talbott.

News and Updates

Interns Serving

Six UT Martin students served as legislative interns during the spring semester.

State of Tennessee symbol (3 stars) are covered with illustrated tangles.
Grand Challenges

Untangling a State

At what point does a challenge become too challenging? For the UT System, the answer is never. We’re tackling the state’s Grand Challenges head-on.

Betsy Logan teaches students at Martin Middle School.
Grand Challenges

Meant to Do

Now more than ever, educators need extra support. At UT Martin, support abounds.

A student works to machine a part in the Machine Tool Research Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during the ACE Bootcamp training.
Grand Challenges

Manufacturing Renaissance

If the manufacturing industry were a brick-and-mortar building, the sign on its window would read “help wanted.” UT Knoxville, however, would be lined up outside the door.

Deborah Reed works with a student as part of the Tennessee Reading Research Center.
Grand Challenges

Good Reading

Tennessee’s literacy story needs a happier ending. UT is helping to rewrite one.

UT President Randy Boyd reads You Can't Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime to children during a Money Week class about financial literacy. Photo By Sam Thomas
From the President

UT Tackles Challenges

The UT System, with its statewide presence, people, expertise, resources and influence, is uniquely positioned to tackle grand challenges.

News and Updates

First Lady Visits UT, Praises ‘Grow Your Own’ Collaboration

First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited UT Knoxville in September to recognize Tennessee’s Grow Your Own teacher pipeline program.

News and Updates

Latimer-Smith Building Dedicated

The $65 million, 120,000-square-foot, three-story building will house the departments of chemistry and physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, and the pre-professional health sciences program.

News and Updates

Historic Investiture Held

Peter Buckley has been formally installed as the 11th chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver and UT President Randy Boyd are photographed in front of the “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural in Sharon. Since 2019, the University of Tennessee has been painting canvases across the state to remind passersby of UT’s presence in all 95 counties. To find mural locations or to nominate a space, visit https://everywhere.tennessee.edu/murals/. Photo By Sam Thomas
From the President

Art Imitates Life

The arts and humanities enrich our lives while providing the foundations on which we stand.

UTC marching band
Alumni Association

Making Beautiful Music

Band members from across the UT System found it life changing and now they help change others’ lives.