National Socialism: Three Questions with Monica Black
The politics of white identity have resurfaced in recent years in our national discourse and on college campuses.
Alderman Asks: What If the MLK Holiday Were April 4th?
In an article in Diverse Education, UT geography professor Derek Alderman teamed up with Penn State University professor Joshua Inwood, to discuss why the Martin Luther King federal holiday should be moved to April 4.
Sacco Talks to WBIR About Knoxville Women’s March
WBIR was on hand to cover the second Knoxville Women’s March, which drew 14,000 to downtown on January 21. UT history professor Lynn Sacco said that women have been marching since the 20th century.
WBIR Interviews Pacelle on Impact of Government Shutdown on East Tennessee
Political science professor Richard Pacelle stopped by WBIR to share his thoughts on how the government shutdown may effect East Tennessee.
Smithsonian Mag: Why We Should Rethink How We Talk about ‘Alien’ Species
In a trend that echoes the U.S.-Mexico border debate, some say that calling non-native animals “foreigners” and “invaders” only worsens the problem, according to an article in Smithsonian Magazine. UT ecologist Daniel Simberloff feels that those who believe this deny the existence of climate change.
Victor Ray Named New Editor of ‘Conditionally Accepted’
UT sociology professor Victor Ray has been named the new editor of the Inside Higher Ed column “Conditionally Accepted.”
UT Community Stands United at the Rock Against Racism
More than 400 members of the Volunteer community turned out Friday afternoon to plaster a rainbow of handprints on the Rock.
Student Fees: Where Do They Go?
How does the university spend the money collected from the various mandatory fees you pay?
Supply Chain Faculty Ranked No. 1 Globally for Research
The supply chain faculty in UT’s Haslam College of Business earned the top ranking for research productivity in the world from the Transportation Journal.
UT’s Bag Policy
UT has a policy for visitors bringing bags into campus venues to enhance safety and expedite entry into events.