Social Media Week to Tackle News, Disinformation, and the Rise of Esports
UT’s ninth annual Social Media Week will take place Tuesday, February 18, through Thursday, February 20.
UT Earns Third Straight Ranking Among Top Teacher Prep Institutions
For the third year in a row, UT is rated top among Tennessee institutions for preparing teachers to work in the state, according to the 2019 Teacher Preparation Report Card.
UT’s Center for Educational Leadership to Facilitate the Tennessee Rural Principal Network
The Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been chosen by the Tennessee Department of Education to lead and facilitate the 2020 Tennessee Rural Principals Network.
5K, Half-Marathon, or Marathon: Secrets to Training Successfully
Training for a race—whether it is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon in March or a first attempt at a 5K—can be daunting.
Boyd Center Population Projections: Gains in Middle Tennessee, More Seniors
One in five Tennesseans will be 65 or older by 2040 and the state’s population is estimated to grow by more than 1 million people during that same period, according to the 2018–2070 population projections released this week by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research in the Haslam College of Business.
Study: The Cultural Foundations of Modern Democracies
Stable democracies have long been tied to the cultural values of citizens. But the stability of democracies worldwide could be vulnerable if certain cultural values decline, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behavior.
UT Launches Career Mentorship Program at South-Doyle High School
Students at Knoxville’s South-Doyle High School are exploring careers in architecture, construction science, and engineering this year as part of a new mentorship program.
UT Hosts Hunger and Homelessness Summit
November 16–24 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. UT will participate in the week, hosting several events to raise awareness about resources on campus that help combat food insecurity and meet the needs of students.
Professor Has Penned Book on Former President Jimmy Carter
Amber Roessner, associate professor in UT’s College of Communication and Information’s School of Journalism and Electronic Media, has interviewed Jimmy Carter and written a book about him.
Three UT Students Named to Knox.biz ‘20 Under 20’
Three UT students were honored by the Knoxville News Sentinel for excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the 2019 Knox.biz 20 Under 20 awards.
Come Hail or High Water: Journalism Students Delve into Extreme Weather
Melanie Faizer encourages her digital news reporting students to fill gaps in local journalism by sleuthing out hard-hitting stories on significant news topics.
Ellen McIntyre Named Dean of UT’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
UT has selected Ellen McIntyre, dean of the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as the next dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. She will join the university January 21, 2020.