UT Experts Hope Tree Colors Can Help Missing Person Searches
Researchers want to determine whether decomposing body nutrients might alter leaf color enough to aid searches for missing persons.
UT Nurse Encourages Healthy Lifestyle Choices during Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, nursing professor is encouraging individuals with cardiovascular disease to practice a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Haslam Scholar Is Fascinated by Childhood Creativity
Deanna Riley (’22), is a Haslam Scholar, which allows her to participate in service–learning opportunities at Pond Gap Elementary School.
UT Partnership Spreads Awareness of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Musicians
Over the past two years, a partnership between the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and UT Health Science Center has evaluated the effect of noise-induced hearing loss on students in the School of Music.
UT Associate Professor Exploring Effects on Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers
In 2019, more than 16 million caregivers in the US provided 18.6 billion hours of unpaid care, with an estimated value of $244 billion, for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. But the cost of this unpaid care is not only financial.
UT Participates in Statewide Mask Partnership to Protect Campus Community
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is among the 29 organizations and businesses partnering with Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group to distribute more than 250,000 free and low-cost cloth face coverings across the state.
Paleontologist Publishes Research on Cannibalism in Dinosaurs
Dinosaur bones at a much-researched quarry still hold scientific surprises says Stephanie Drumheller, University of Tennessee, Knoxville paleontologist and lead author on a study about cannibalism.
UT Leads Country in DoE Science Graduate Student Research Awards
Two graduate students have received Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) awards. Since 2014, UT ranks number one in the country for SCGSR awards.
Social Work Alumni Redefine Essential Care during Pandemic
During the pandemic, alumni of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Social Work are finding new ways to provide essential human services to their communities.
UT Faculty, Staff, and Students Pitch in as Part of COVID-19 Relief Group
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted East Tennessee Chinese/Chinese American Care to help make sure medical personnel and first responders have equipment to do their jobs effectively while staying protected.
Health Care Apps Provide High-Quality, Patient-Centric Care during COVID-19
Neither app was developed with a pandemic in mind, but both University of Tennessee, Knoxville inventors believe their technology can support individuals indirectly or directly affected by the pandemic.
Nursing Grad Wants to Save Lives
“As a nurse, you show up, even though it’s scary,” Laura Phelps says. “Volunteers do the same. You come together in times of need. You show up for each other.”