Rising from the Ashes
An oral history of the Chimney Tops 2 wildfires is available through UT Libraries’ partnership with the City of Gatlinburg and the Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg.
Oral Histories of Gatlinburg Wildfires Soon to Be Published Online
UT Libraries will publish an oral history project covering the Chimney Tops 2 Wildfires in partnership with the City of Gatlinburg and the Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg.
The Conversation: How Crosses and Mementos Help Marines Remember Fallen Comrades
Cultural geographers focus their research on commemorative places in the military and study how active-duty Marines and veterans interact with them.
Three Faculty Members Awarded Fulbrights for 2021–22
Faculty across three colleges are Fulbright Scholars for the 2021–22 academic year.
The Conversation: Ancient Americans Made Art Deep Within the Dark Zones of Caves Throughout the Southeast
For thousands of years, Native Americans left their artistic mark deep within caves in the American Southeast. It wasn’t until 1980 that these ancient visual expressions were known to archaeologists.
Vols around the World: Exhibition Encourages Global Understanding through Photographs
The interactive exhibition opens October 11 in the Student Union Gallery.
Business Student Launches Podcast Featuring Prominent Alumni
Student-run podcast to inspire generations of Vols with industry advice.
New Scholarships for In-State Students
New scholarships for in-state students include the Distinguished Tennessean, Orange and White, and Tennessean Connect. The new scholarships are designed to enable more students across the state to have access to a UT education.
Professor Teaches American History through Popular Video Game
Associate Professor of History Tore Olsson is using the popular Red Dead Redemption series to discuss US History in 1880 to 1920.
The Conversation: The Story of Nearest Green, America’s First Known Black Master Distiller
Stefanie Benjamin tells the story and legacy of Nearest Green, America’s first known black master distiller, who contributed to the creation of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
Social Work Coalition Offers Mentoring, Support for Black Students
The Coalition of Black Social Workers provides students in Knoxville, Nashville, or enrolled online with mentorship and community support. Its model is now expanding across the region.
$2.8 Million in Grant Funding to Support Educational Priorities in Tennessee
Programs across the state will receive grant support for the professional development and learning of existing Tennessee teachers.