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Tag: Winter 2012

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Caught for Life

Letters to the Editor

Those responses to your Andy Holt story some months ago inspired me. Continue reading Letters to the Editor

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Labor of Love

Labor of Love

From the psychology behind happy marriages to advice from therapists, University of Tennessee alumni and faculty have made careers out of examining the relationship between spouses. Continue reading Labor of Love

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Mocs Bass Anglers Reel in Success

Trophy Case

This isn’t football. University of Tennessee students in Martin, Chattanooga and Knoxville participate in all kinds of sports, including some you might not expect. Continue reading Trophy Case

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Too Much Stuff

Admitting you’re prone to clutter is more acceptable than branding yourself a hoarder, but they’re really the same. Continue reading Too Much Stuff

Feature, The Last Word
Caught for Life

Caught for Life

“Wake up, son. This is Andy Holt, and we’re going fishing. I’ll pick you up in 15 minutes.” Continue reading Caught for Life

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Robby Crosslin inspires the Mocs

Mocs Bass Anglers Reel in Success

The Mocs Bass Anglers are reeling in big money and big fish and finding inspiration from a member of this relatively new club sport on campus. Continue reading Mocs Bass Anglers Reel in Success

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Postcard from UT: Lewisburg, TN

Postcard from UT: Lewisburg, TN

The sheriff’s department in Lewisburg recently purchased an automated electronic fingerprint system with help from the UT County Technical Assistance Service. Continue reading Postcard from UT: Lewisburg, TN

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Picture This: These Friends

Picture This: These Friends

The statues in the UT Martin Quad by Paul Meek Library symbolize the lifelong friendships forged among students, faculty and staff. Continue reading Picture This: These Friends

Spotlight
Bill Harwood is the senior space consultant for CBS News. Photo by Peter Cosgrove

Space Man

Bill Harwood is the senior space consultant for CBS News. When he made his first trip to Cape Canaveral in 1982, he was a student reporter for The Daily Beacon. Continue reading Space Man

Spotlight
Bob Vogel, a UT Martin graduate, is working to make the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and its famous memorials even more impressive and welcoming.

Our Man on the Mall

Bob Vogel, a UT Martin graduate, is working to make the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and its famous memorials even more impressive and welcoming. Continue reading Our Man on the Mall

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A New Path to UT

A New Path to UT

UT and other public universities in the state have now made community college a better choice, especially if students want to transfer later to a bachelor’s program. Continue reading A New Path to UT

Research
The collective actions of millions of Americans watching TVs, preparing snacks, opening refrigerators and flushing toilets trigger a huge surge in power consumption. Photo by Wade Payne

Power Surge

Plan to watch the Super Bowl? UT professor Yilu Liu will watch how much electricity you use. Continue reading Power Surge

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James McNulty, Michelle Russell (top), Kristina Gordon and Andrea Meltzer (far right) hope their studies will help prevent and treat marital distress. Photo by Wade Payne

Marriage Psychology

“Happily ever after” sounds great, but is it possible? James McNulty, associate professor of psychology at UT Knoxville, has dedicated much of his career to revealing the secrets to a happy marriage. Continue reading Marriage Psychology

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How We Met

We asked alumni to share stories about how they met on campus, and quite a few of you responded. Here are a few of the tales we were told. Continue reading How We Met

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The Therapist is In

The Therapist is In

Four marriage counselors–three alumni and an instructor at the UT Health Science Center–discuss common marital issues and ways to prevent and resolve them. Continue reading The Therapist is In

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Marriage by Numbers

Marriage by Numbers

Clearly, attitudes about marriage are changing. Divorce has gone from taboo to a norm. And now some people aren’t bothering with marriage at all. Continue reading Marriage by Numbers

Research
Dr. Samuel Dagogo-Jack, UTHSC professor, is an international expert in diabetes. Photography by Lance Murphey

Dodging Diabetes

You’ve heard it before – exercise and healthy eating habits can lead to a better quality of life. But can you avoid a chronic disease like diabetes if it runs in your family? Continue reading Dodging Diabetes

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Bareback riding at the 2011 UT Martin Spring College Rodeo. Photo by Christie Ricketts

Ropes and Reins

Fans fill the arena to see it. Students attend UT Martin just to be a team member. “And they call the thing rodeo,” as Garth Brooks famously sings. Continue reading Ropes and Reins

Association News
Libby and Mike Deitschmann married in 2011

Just Married

Libby Dixner (Knoxville ’91) and Mike Deitschmann met at chapter get-togethers and were married in September 2011. Continue reading Just Married

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UT Knoxville’s paintball team won the 2011 national title. Photo by Ben Ozburn

Splat! Vols Bring Home National Championship

What do football and paintball have in common at UT Knoxville? Both teams wear face masks, and they’ve both won national championships. Continue reading Splat! Vols Bring Home National Championship

Association News
UT Martin student Amanda Cain is one of 185 UT students across the state who benefit from UTAA-funded scholarships. Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski

Funding Student Dreams

At age 3, Amanda Cain knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her dream wouldn’t have come true without a scholarship from the UTAA’s Fund for the Future. Continue reading Funding Student Dreams

Association News
Trey Teague, former UT and NFL football player, was the guest speaker during the September alumni meeting. While at Tennessee, Teague played center for Peyton Manning and was team captain. In 1997, he was the starting center for the SEC Championship Team.

Chapter Spotlight: Benton County

Former Vol football standout and NFL player Trey Teague (Knoxville ’98) spoke to alumni at the Benton County chapter annual meeting in Camden in September. Continue reading Chapter Spotlight: Benton County

Association News
Steve Morris (Knoxville ’76, ’81) and his wife, Laura (Knoxville ’79), enjoyed a welcome reception in the company of Rita Freeman Silen (Knoxville ‘74) center, of Portland, Ore. Photo by Chad Greene

Alumni Leaders Unite

The first annual Volunteer Leadership Weekend featured business meetings, social gatherings, and unique opportunities to learn about the role of leadership groups at the university. Continue reading Alumni Leaders Unite

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