Winter 2018

Feature

The Long Walk

After his father was diagnosed with an incurable cancer, he decided to take action that covered more than 2,100 miles. In doing so, he raised hope not only for his father, but for others.

David Platillero onstage at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville
Feature

A Broken Life Becomes Art

After a car hit him while he rode his bicycle, he thought his dreams of a wife, family and music—along with the ability to walk—lost forever. Yet, as one person says, “The tragedy that broke him, built him.”

Jordan Harris stands in the center of the pedestrian walkway in front of Hodges Library in Knoxville
Feature

The Next Mission

As the number of veterans attending UT rises, campuses are providing them with help to conquer the move from military to college life.

Sally Kirkpatrick
The Last Word

Silencing the Sneer

Since the sixth grade, this novelist dealt with anxiety, self-doubt and depression. After she crumpled under its weight, she found her way through.

Strong Hall, framed by orange and white ribbons and balloons
News and Updates

Campus Kicks Off $1.1 Billion Campaign

UT Knoxville launched its $1.1 billion Join the Journey campaign with a kickoff celebration on Sept. 22.