UT Study: ‘Daunting’ Economic Challenges for State
More than 80 percent of parents in Tennessee expect their children to get college degrees, but 17 percent of high school juniors and seniors have not yet decided how far they will go in school.
More than 80 percent of parents in Tennessee expect their children to get college degrees, but 17 percent of high school juniors and seniors have not yet decided how far they will go in school.
Lofton Stuart Jr., executive assistant to University of Tennessee President John Petersen, has received the inaugural Distinguished Service Award from a regional division of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
University of Tennessee students will perform in the annual All-Sing choral music competition at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and at 3 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Cox Auditorium in the Alumni Memorial Building.
The Central Program Council is holding a membership drive this month for each of its seven committees. If you enjoy film, art, music or politics, there is a place for you in CPC.
The University of Tennessee’s Cultural Attractions Committee will host the Vienna Choir Boys at 8 p.m. tonight at the Tennessee Theater.
A University of Tennessee English professor, known for his extensive research on Knoxville-born author James Agee, has been elected to a leadership role in the International Federation of Modern Languages and Literature (FILLM).
The University of Tennessee Film Committee and Women’s Coordinating Council will present “Sofia Coppola, A Director’s Series” in Clarence Brown Theatre Feb. 12. Two films–“The Virgin Suicides” and “Lost In Translation”–will be shown at 7 and 9:30 p.m. respectively. Admission is free for students, faculty and staff with a valid UT ID.
The number of jobs in Tennessee will grow, personal income will increase and the state’s unemployment rate will edge down in the next few years.
The University of Tennessee¿s Student Health Center will hold a wellness fair on Feb. 8 to promote a healthier student lifestyle.
A University of Tennessee professor has been honored for his significant work in the study of Ecuadorian culture and language.
University of Tennessee distinguished professor Jimmy Mays’s polymer research has put him on the cutting edge of a new clean energy research initiative announced by President Bush during his State of the Union address.
Phi Beta Sigma fraternity will host its second annual Bigger and Better Business Expo at the University of Tennessee Feb. 9. This career fair and networking mixer will take place from noon to 3 p.m. in the Carolyn P. Brown Memorial University Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.