2023 President’s Award Winners

Earlier this year, University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd announced the recipients of the 2023 President’s Awards. Fourteen faculty and staff members from across the UT System received awards to celebrate their accomplishments and dedication to the Be One UT values. These values are intended to shape culture across the system, build purpose, improve … Continued

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Holidays Can Mean Harder Days for Many

For some, the upcoming holiday can mean harder days in terms of dealing with increased anxiety, fatigue, financial stress and more. The UT Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to provide free, confidential assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems that influence their personal lives or job performance. Spouses and dependent children of … Continued

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VOL Access Collaborative

Tyra Haag The new Vol Access Collaborative (VAC) is a pilot program designed to expand admission options to students interested in enrolling at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and increase access to a UTK education. Some students not admitted to UT Knoxville will be offered the opportunity to begin their first year at another UT … Continued

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UTC School of Education Strengthens Outreach to Rural Schools, Educators

By Charlie Reed With a strong track record of supporting rural schools and education, UT Chattanooga (UTC) recently partnered with Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) to further that good work. UTC will serve as the organization’s Appalachia Regional Hub and work to improve the K–12 education workforce throughout the region. “This partnership will allow us to … Continued

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UTHSC Addresses Dental Care Gap by Treating Kids for Free

By Chris Green The UT Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry filled cavities and offered other free dental care to schoolchildren as part of its annual Give Kids A Smile day in February. Under the supervision of College of Dentistry faculty, dental students performed free procedures such as examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions and fluoride applications … Continued

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The UT Southern Public Health Education Program Expands into the Community

By Susan Carlisle Graduating its second cohort this spring, the UT Southern public health education program prepares students to serve the whole person and to understand how life can affect people and a community. Karen Ferguson, program founder and coordinator, designed assignments that require students to develop and implement a community service project related to … Continued

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Working with Air Force Research Laboratory Congressional Adds

By Meghan Morris UT Knoxville’s Space Institute has been participating in federally funded Air Force Research Laboratory Congressional Adds since 2018. The Congressional Adds are multidisciplinary and intercampus research efforts in hypersonic and materials. A total of $24 million has been awarded through five Congressional Adds with two more awaiting contracts. UTSI, in partnership with … Continued

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