The Conversation: I love swords, so I designed a course on how to use them to succeed in life
The class involves the various techniques of using the sword.
The Conversation: Tourists Search for Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia – but Does a Geographical Location for the Pivotal Bible Event Even Exist?
The first biblical mention of the holy mountain occurs in Exodus, the second book of the Bible.
The Conversation: Why Dunkin’ and Lego Rebrands Succeeded – but X Missed the Mark
Twitter rebranded its symbolic blue bird for a black X.
The Conversation: Happy Birthday, Buddha! Why the Founder of Buddhism Has So Many Different Birthdays around the World
Celebrations of Buddha’s birthday take place on different dates and with different traditions.
The Conversation: How Can I Make Studying a Daily Habit?
Understanding habits may help individuals figure out how to study on a daily basis.
The Conversation: Superintendent turnover is increasing and gender gaps are barely budging, but accurately assessing the consequences remains a challenge
With increased challenges on the job, school superintendent turnover is on the rise.
The Conversation: Short meetings could encourage teachers to stay on the job
Research shows how short meetings between teachers and their principals can increase teacher job satisfaction.
Plowman, Haslam Teach Honors Course on Leadership
Titled Leading with Courage, the class examined how Tennesseans from across generations, industries and communities found the courage to be bold and decisive leaders.
The Conversation: Social Media Scatters Your Brain, and Then You Buy Stuff You Don’t Need
Scrolling TikTok or Instagram causes mental fatigue, which can lead people to purchase items based on how many ‘likes’ an ad has instead of how much value the product will bring them.
The Conversation: For Black Social Workers, Anxiety and Depression Are on the Rise
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd murder in 2020, Black social workers are coping with trauma.
Students and Alumni Spend Spring Break Volunteering in Memphis
VOLbreaks celebrated its anniversary with a trip to Memphis, bringing incoming students, current students and alumni together to serve the community.
McClung Museum Receives Terra Foundation for American Art Grant to Support Native American Mound Exhibition
The McClung Museum’s exhibition, opening in 2025, is part of an effort to change perceptions and educate audiences about the mound on the UT campus by centering Native perspectives and interpretations.