History Staff Members Attend Gold Star Families Reception at White House
Two staff members in the Department of History, both of whom lost their military sons in Iraq, were among the Gold Star families invited to the White House.
Student to Study in Northern Ireland as Part of Fulbright Summer Institute
Natalie Campbell, a rising junior majoring in disability studies through the College Scholars program, has been invited to participate in the Fulbright UK Summer Institute.
Students Will Study in Brazil, Tanzania, Jordan on Prestigious Boren Awards
Four UT students have received prestigious Boren Scholarship and Fellowship awards that will allow them to pursue intensive language study, internships, and research abroad and domestically over the next year.
Students Off to Russia, South Korea, Morocco on Critical Language Scholarships
Three students have been awarded scholarships to travel abroad to study languages that are imperative to the United States’ future security and stability. This year’s Critical Language Scholarship recipients will study Russian, Korean, and Arabic.
UT Professors Honored for Achievements
Three UT professors were honored Friday when state Representative Eddie Smith presented each of them with a resolution commending them for recent achievements.
UT to Host Walking Tour, Lecture about Knoxville National Cemetery
The Knoxville National Cemetery has served as the final resting place for many local veterans from every US conflict since the Civil War—including UT’s General Robert Neyland.
Tennessee Ledger Features Tree Ring Research of Grissino-Mayer Team
The Tennessee Ledger featured the research of geography professor Henri Grissino-Mayer and his team in two stories.
Sumrall Addresses Discovery of 475-Million-Year-Old Fossil
Colin Sumrall confirms the discovery of a 475-million-year-old fossil.
National Media Highlights Alderman’s MLK-Related Expertise
April marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. During that month, media outlets nationwide featured the research of geography professor Derek Alderman.
Daily Press: Jefferson Lab Beam Facility Dedicated, Future Impact Celebrated
Nadia Fomin, an assistant professor in experimental nuclear/neutron physics, conducted research at the Jefferson Lab and spoke about the support the lab received in a Daily Press article.
States Using Preservation Laws to Block Removal of Confederate Monuments
Derek Alderman, a cultural and historical geography professor, shared his thoughts on removing confederate monuments in an Artsy article.
WXFT, Boston: 911 A Different Call for Black, White
Sociology assistant professor Tyler Wall commented in a story in a WXFT news article about recent 911 phone calls that result in lethal consequences for African-Americans.