Knoxville Mercury Highlights UT Opera Theatre’s ‘Ulysses’
The Knoxville Mercury recently featured the UT Opera Theatre’s production of Ulysses. The theater performed the play in early November.
WBIR Interviews Nownes About Election Indicators
WBIR-TV Channel 10 interviewed Anthony Nownes, professor of political science, about key election indicators that would offer clues about how local and national elections would work out.
Fitzgerald Speaks to News Sentinel about Importance of North Carolina to the Election
Michael Fitzgerald, a professor of political science, spoke to the Knoxville News Sentinel about the critical role North Carolina would play in the presidential election. He noted that the electoral college in that state would be a key to winning the White House.
Hulsether Speaks to News Sentinel About Connection Between Faith and Politics
The Knoxville News Sentinel interviewed Mark Hulsether, professor of religious studies, for a story examining the intersection of religion and politics and how people of faith draw disparate conclusions at the ballot box.
New York Times Interviews Grzanka About Post-Election Hostilities
The New York Times interviewed Patrick Grzanka, assistant professor of psychology, about hostile acts campuses have faced following the presidential election and win of Republican Donald Trump.
Fitzgerald Discusses Potential Changes in Democratic Party with News Sentinel
The Knoxville News Sentinel interviewed Michael Fitzgerald, professor of political science, about potential changes that would need to be made in the Democratic Party following this month’s presidential election.
UT Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Spend More, Enjoy Online and In-Store Perks
Online shopping, personalized in-store shopping experiences, and self-gifting will dominate the 2016 holiday shopping season, according to Ann Fairhurst, professor and head of UT’s Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management.
College of Nursing Announces $15 Million Fundraising Goal
The College of Nursing is kicking off a $15 million fundraising campaign. Half of the funds raised during the Investing in the Journey to the Top 25 campaign are projected to support a new nursing building. The official announcement will be made tonight at the NightinGala, an annual event that honors a distinguished alum and
Davenport On Campus Today for Second Round of Interviews
Beverly Davenport is back on campus today for a second round of meetings with small groups in the search for a new chancellor. Davenport currently serves as interim president at the University of Cincinnati. For more information on Davenport or other finalists, please visit the search website.
Baker Center to Host Renato Cruz De Castro November 21
Renato Cruz De Castro, professor of International Studies at De La Salle University in the Philippines, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the Toyota Auditorium of the Baker Center. His lecture, “The South China Sea Dispute: US-Philippines-China Security Relations,” is part of the center’s Global Lecture series.
Big Orange Friday: Support VOLstarter Projects Today
Whether it’s helping architecture and design students with a project in Haiti, helping the Body Farm purchase needed vehicles, or providing meal assistance to students in need, VOLstarter allows your Big Orange Give gift to support specific student projects. Read about the VOLstarter projects seeking funds and learn more about the campaign at the Big