Preparing for Success: Supporting Students at Austin-East
A new initiative to led by the writing center is one of many examples of UT’s commitment to expanding access to a college education to students at Austin-East and across Tennessee.
Record Enrollment, Veterans’ Success, and New Initiatives Highlight UT Knoxville Advisory Board Meeting
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Campus Advisory Board met Friday to discuss record enrollment, updates on the Veterans Success Center, and initiatives in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
First Lady Visits UT to Celebrate ‘Grow Your Own’ Program
The First Lady praised Tennessee’s teacher pipeline intiative.
UTHSC and UT Introduce Culinary Medicine Program to Knoxville Health Care Community
Introduction to Culinary Medicine, the first class of its kind in Knoxville, teaches culinary medicine for health care professionals. The curriculum includes instruction in basic nutrition principles and culinary skills as well as information on how fresh food prepared healthfully can be used to prevent, improve, or reverse chronic diseases.
Alumni Inspire Graduates at Commencement
UT concluded the spring semester celebrating more than 5,250 graduates over three days and 11 commencement ceremonies.
Five Faculty Awarded Fulbrights for 2022–23
Five faculty members have been named Fulbright Scholars. Their research will take place in the Czech Republic, Finland, Nepal, and South Africa.
The Conversation: A Boom in Fitness Trackers Isn’t Leading to a Boom in Physical Activity
Research is revealing that fitness trackers alone can be helpful facilitators toward changing a sedentary lifestyle but don’t motivate people to increase their physical activity.
Tamika Catchings, Sharon Price John to Address Graduates, Joy Harjo to Receive Honorary Doctorate
UT will host 11 commencement ceremonies May 20–22 for spring and summer 2022 graduates in Thompson-Boling Arena.
14 UT Students Receive Fulbright Awards
Fourteen UT students and recent graduates have been selected for Fulbright student awards. Three students were named alternates.
Researchers map heat inequities in Knoxville
UT researchers will team up with community members to map urban heat islands and collect the data necessary to protect disproportionately affected communities.
UT Partners with Cherokee Health Systems to Improve Education and Research
UT has entered into a new partnership with Cherokee Health Systems to address relevant health issues and advance the development of health education and research.
Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month
UT is hosting a variety of events created to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.