Study: Underground Fungal Relationships Key to Thriving Plants
For a plant to thrive, it needs the help of a friendly fungus—preferably one that will dig its way deep into the cells of the plant’s roots.
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.
Have a Big Orange #VOLoween
Halloween is the orangest of holidays, so it only seems right to have some Volunteer-themed pumpkins.
UT to Develop Protocol for Examining Burned Remains for Blunt-Force Trauma
Two anthropology faculty members have been awarded a grant to develop a protocol to correctly identify blunt-force fractures made before death from burned human remains.
Former NOVA Executive Producer to Spend a Week Mentoring Students at UT
Sixteen students in a documentary production class at UT have spent much of the fall semester at Oak Ridge National Laboratory doing interviews and filming to make a 30-minute documentary about the Spallation Neutron Source.
UT Student Entrepreneurs Win US Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Awards
Growing up, UT student entrepreneurs Jeremy Piper, Dalton Maddox, Christopher Mikulec, and Michael Richards enjoyed hundreds of nights camping outdoors. Now, they’re making it their business to help others experience the same joy.
Architecture Schools Ranked Among Most Admired with Most-Hired Graduates
UT’s College of Architecture and Design has been recognized in several categories in the most recent national rankings report released by DesignIntelligence, the preeminent source of design program rankings.
Census 2020: UT Expert Answers Questions about the Upcoming Count
The US census will take place on April 1, 2020, and a UT expert says it’s important for everyone—including college students—to be counted.
UT Homecoming Celebration Begins Sunday
UT’s Homecoming celebration begins on Sunday, embracing the university’s 225-year anniversary with this year’s theme, “Lighting the Way.”
UT Welcomes Fans to South Carolina Game Saturday
UT welcomes fans and visitors to campus Saturday for the football game against the University of South Carolina.
Orionid Meteor Shower Expected to Peak Tonight
Tonight will be the ideal time to view the annual Orionids meteor shower.
UT Joins National Alliance Aimed at Developing Diverse STEM Faculty
UT has joined a three-year effort to develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring, and retention practices.