UT Statement on Arrest of Faculty Member
The University of Tennessee has suspended Associate Professor Anming Hu, who was indicted by federal authorities on felony charges.
Dean Shea Kidd Houze Recognized as SEC Trailblazer
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Shea Kidd Houze was selected as a trailblazer by the Southeastern Conference for her many years of experience in higher education and her work in compassionate care and student engagement.
Richard Alley, Leading Voice on Changing Glaciers, to Deliver Mossman Lecture
Richard Alley, a leading geoscientist who has been studying glaciers and sea level change for more than 30 years, will deliver the sixth annual Mossman Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. March 4.
UT Summer Camps Help Kids Explore, Learn, Grow, and Play
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s summer camps are setting up a host of fun and educational activities for kids of all ages—from learning about science and technology in UT labs to acting and improvising at the Clarence Brown Theatre.
UT-ORNL Researchers Develop New Radiation-Resistant Material
Keeping nuclear power plants running requires materials that can withstand factors like radiation, pressure, and heat, so any advancement that better addresses those issues is of benefit to the plants and their customers.
ORNL Scientist, Joint Faculty Member Receives NSF Grant to Study Arctic Phosphorus Availability
Elizabeth Herndon has been awarded a grant of nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Projects to investigate how plants, microorganisms, and minerals compete for phosphorus in the Arctic tundra.
225 Ways to Celebrate on 2/25
UT will host several events throughout the day on Tuesday, February 25, to round out the 225 on 2/25 anniversary celebration. The theme of the celebration is food insecurity awareness, incorporating service projects along with campus engagement events to provide food to those in need.
Undergraduates to Travel to Tennessee Capitol, Present Research
Eight undergraduates are traveling to Nashville for the annual Tennessee Posters at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 26.
Study: Exercise in First Trimester Affects Infant Size
Women who exercise at the recommended levels during the first trimester of pregnancy are at increased risk of delivering small-for-gestational-age infants and decreased risk of delivering large-for-gestational-age infants.
225 on 2/25: UT Celebrates with Service
On Tuesday, February 25, UT will host a daylong celebration with special events for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The theme of the celebration is food insecurity awareness, incorporating service projects to provide food to those in need.
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.