From Body Casts to Butterflies, Graduate Student Spreads Beauty through Art
Body-cast sculptures. More than 5,000 handcrafted butterflies. A page-by-page illustration for a classic novel.
UT Sophomore Says Volunteer Bridge Program Readied Her for Rocky Top
Tymia Palmer is beginning life as a UT sophomore, having successfully completed her first year of study at Pellissippi State Community College as a Volunteer Bridge student.
Five PhD Students Named Tennessee Doctoral Fellows
Five UT doctoral students have been named Tennessee Doctoral Fellows. These prestigious awards are funded by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and UT’s Graduate School.
Doctoral Fellow Studies Link Between Puberty, Hormones, and Mental Health
Marcia Chavez thought she wanted to be a clinical psychologist, but after working in a research lab as an undergraduate in California, she was fascinated to learn the possible link between mental health disorders, adolescent development, and gender.
Doctoral Fellow Looks Forward to Breaking New Ground in Ag Research
Julian Cosner, who begins his PhD studies this fall in entomology and plant pathology, has set his sights on an area that’s just taking root: pest management for the industrial hemp industry in the southeastern United States.
Doctoral Fellow Loves the Small Things in Life: Electrons and Her Toddler
Since taking her first physics class and learning about electricity and magnetism, Maria Virginia White has been drawn to the study of electrons and quantum mechanics.
Doctoral Fellow’s Love of Social Justice Was Sparked by a Stray Dog
Nadya Vera, who begins her doctoral studies this fall in sociology, wants to be a problem solver. And it all started when she rescued a dog.
Doctoral Fellow Sa’Nealdra Wiggins Aims to Improve Women’s Nutrition
Sa’Nealdra Wiggins fell in love with the field of women’s health during an undergraduate internship. Now a fourth-year doctoral student in nutrition scheduled to graduate in May 2021, Wiggins is one of five PhD students recently honored as Tennessee Doctoral Fellows.
UT Summer Dean’s List Now Posted
UT’s summer 2019 dean’s list has been posted online.
UT Welcomes More Than 29,000 Students for 2019–2020 Academic Year
UT is set to surpass last year’s record enrollment as students begin their first day of classes today. More than 6,700 new students are expected this year, including freshmen, transfer, and Volunteer Bridge students.
UT Prepares for Start of 2019 Volunteers Football Season
Twelve days from now, UT will welcome Vol fans and visitors to Rocky Top for the first home football game of the season.
Freshman Reflects on His 30-Day, 800-Mile Summer Canoe Trip
If you ask freshman Job Dooley to describe his summer, he may need to draw you a map.