Perspectives: Black History Month and Representation
As part of this month’s Black History Month celebration, six students, faculty, and staff members shared pieces of their stories and the importance of representation in higher education.
Team Led by Researcher Finds Increased First-Trimester Exercise May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk
A study led by Assistant Professor Samantha Ehrlich finds that at least 38 minutes of moderate exercise per day during the first trimester of pregnancy may lower risk of developing gestational diabetes.
The Conversation: Would You Eat Indoors at a Restaurant? We Asked 5 Health Experts
Experts weigh in on whether they would eat indoors at a restaurant.
Graduate Thrives As Educator With Help from Student Emergency Fund
For David Leventhal, the coronavirus pandemic hit during an already challenging time. The Student Emergency Fund and Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration helped him navigate a tough situation to become a full-time teacher.
Alumna Named Tennessee Teacher of the Year
Karns Middle School music teacher Kami Lunsford, a 2006 music education alumna, was named Tennessee Teacher of the Year for the 2020–21 academic year.
First-Year Students: UT Is a Perfect Fit
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s combination of academics, community, and traditions makes it the perfect choice to call home for first-year students who are pursuing a variety of studies.
First-Year Student Uses Scholarships to Pursue Studies in Hospitality
A recipient of two scholarships to attend UT, Nik Dalton has chosen to major in hotel and tourism management.
Five Years of Local, International Impact for UT’s VOLeaders
For five years, a partnership between the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and Tennessee Athletics has developed student–athletes from every sports team on campus into socially responsible leaders creating positive social change through sports.
UT’s Deaf Studies Program Prepares Role Models
This fall, Deaf Studies faculty will train more than 400 undergraduate students in American Sign Language and prepare approximately 75 undergraduate interpreters and preservice teachers to serve as educators.
UT Receives Funding to Address Socioeconomic Barriers to Veterinary Care
UT’s Program for Pet Health Equity works to connect underserved individuals with veterinary service providers.
UT Receives $1M Grant to Bring Culturally Relevant Robotics to Local Schools
Three faculty from the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences were recently awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Computer Science for All program.
The Conversation: Why Sign Language Is Vital for Deaf Babies, Regardless of Cochlear Implant Plans
Kimberly A. Wolbers and Leala Holcomb study the success of teaching sign language at an early age.