Doctoral Fellow’s Love of Social Justice Was Sparked by a Stray Dog
Nadya Vera, who begins her doctoral studies this fall in sociology, wants to be a problem solver. And it all started when she rescued a dog.
Doctoral Fellow Sa’Nealdra Wiggins Aims to Improve Women’s Nutrition
Sa’Nealdra Wiggins fell in love with the field of women’s health during an undergraduate internship. Now a fourth-year doctoral student in nutrition scheduled to graduate in May 2021, Wiggins is one of five PhD students recently honored as Tennessee Doctoral Fellows.
UT Summer Dean’s List Now Posted
UT’s summer 2019 dean’s list has been posted online.
UT Welcomes More Than 29,000 Students for 2019–2020 Academic Year
UT is set to surpass last year’s record enrollment as students begin their first day of classes today. More than 6,700 new students are expected this year, including freshmen, transfer, and Volunteer Bridge students.
UT Prepares for Start of 2019 Volunteers Football Season
Twelve days from now, UT will welcome Vol fans and visitors to Rocky Top for the first home football game of the season.
Freshman Reflects on His 30-Day, 800-Mile Summer Canoe Trip
If you ask freshman Job Dooley to describe his summer, he may need to draw you a map.
PhD Student Helps Cancer Patients by Raising Funds, Writing, Doing Research
Nursing doctoral student Kayla Jones was a volunteer long before arriving on Rocky Top for classes this fall.
Rocky Top Welcomes Vols to Campus
Nearly 4,000 students moved in to their new home sweet home on Rocky Top on Saturday. Volunteers from campus and community organizations helped things run smoothly; and even Chancellor Plowman lent a hand.
New Students Launch UT Experience with Service Projects
Hundreds of new students spent Tuesday and Wednesday getting a taste of what it means to be a Volunteer by serving communities through the Ignite Serves program.
UT to Implement Alcohol Sales at Sept. 7 BYU Game
In an effort to enhance the fan experience at home football games, UT will implement alcohol sales at Neyland Stadium starting with the Brigham Young University game on Saturday, September 7.
New Buildings and Campus Improvements Greet Incoming Students
UT’s newest residence halls, Magnolia and Dogwood Halls, are blossoming just in time for the start of classes this fall.
Researchers Win Grant to Study Impact of Guaranteed Income Project
Researchers from UT and the University of Pennsylvania have received a grant to evaluate an innovative project that could help alleviate poverty and inequality in Stockton, California.