Dolly Parton’s America Podcast Wins Peabody Award
The podcast, hosted by Jad Abumrad and produced by Shima Oliaee with WNYC, is based on Professor Lynn Sacco’s class, Dolly’s America: From Sevierville to the World.
Social Work Grad: “I Have the Volunteer Spirit in Me”
“Along with the educational learning UT has provided, this program has been a life-changing experience for me,” Jazmynn Hardy says.
UT Supports K–8 ESL Students Across Region
It was a win-win situation born from the most unpredictable circumstances for a dozen UT teacher education students and Centro Hispano, a local nonprofit serving Latino youth and families.
UT Partners with Tennessee Department of Education to Support Principals during Pandemic
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Center for Educational Leadership will partner with the Tennessee Department of Education to offer virtual professional learning opportunities to all public school principals in the state.
Peer Mentors, Buddies Help FUTURE Program Transition Online
Mentors are able to sit in on FUTURE classes held over Zoom. For the audited courses, they set up concurrent FaceTime calls so their student can mute their Zoom audio and ask for clarification any time they need it.
UT Joins Partnership to Address Teacher Shortage
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced a new “Grow Your Own” partnership between Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to encourage more aspiring educators to pursue the profession and develop a local pipeline of well-qualified teachers who are ready for the classroom.
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.
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.