The Conversation: Why the Southern US is Prone to December Tornadoes
Tornadoes in December aren’t unusual in the Gulf Coast and lower Mississippi Valley states, but the December 10-11 outbreak was extreme and far-reaching.
Inky Johnson to Address Fall Graduates
UT’s fall undergraduate commencement and graduate hooding ceremonies will be held December 9 and 10 at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Armed Forces Memorial to Honor Fallen Students, Faculty and Staff
UT announces an effort to establish an Armed Forces Memorial on campus.
The Conversation: When and How Was Walking Invented?
Professor of anthropology, Jan Simek, explains the history of walking and the first instance of when it was recorded
The Conversation: How Crosses and Mementos Help Marines Remember Fallen Comrades
Cultural geographers focus their research on commemorative places in the military and study how active-duty Marines and veterans interact with them.
Three Faculty Members Awarded Fulbrights for 2021–22
Faculty across three colleges are Fulbright Scholars for the 2021–22 academic year.
Van Jones to Deliver Mossman Lecture
Van Jones, CNN host, political commentator, Emmy Award-winning producer, and best-selling author, will deliver the seventh annual Mossman Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. October 26.
Trustees Approve New Strategic Vision for Knoxville Campus
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new strategic vision for the Knoxville campus along with several other measures.
The Conversation: Ancient Americans Made Art Deep Within the Dark Zones of Caves Throughout the Southeast
For thousands of years, Native Americans left their artistic mark deep within caves in the American Southeast. It wasn’t until 1980 that these ancient visual expressions were known to archaeologists.
Professor Teaches American History through Popular Video Game
Associate Professor of History Tore Olsson is using the popular Red Dead Redemption series to discuss US History in 1880 to 1920.
Peyton Manning Scholars Honored for Service and Commitment
The four-year scholarship has grown in annual recipients from one to four since it was endowed in 1998.
Acting Program Globally Ranked 13th
UT maintains its ranking among the nation’s top graduate acting programs.