Theotis Robinson Jr. to Receive Honorary Doctorate at UT Commencement
UT’s fall undergraduate commencement and graduate hooding ceremonies will be held December 12 and 13.
UT Welcomes Fans, Veterans to Final Home Football Game Saturday
UT welcomes fans and visitors to campus Saturday for this year’s final home football game.
Faculty Launch Rain Garden Project in North Knoxville
In an effort to enhance local conservation efforts and help residents who live in a flood-prone area of the city, three UT faculty members will work with a group of homeowners to install rain gardens in the Edgewood Park neighborhood of Knoxville.
What’s Open during Thanksgiving Break?
Although there are no classes on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, those staying on or around campus during break can still eat at various dining facilities.
UT Adds Advanced Manufacturing Certificate, Considers Degree Program
Advanced manufacturing is playing an ever-increasing role in the world’s economy, and UT is answering the call with research and innovation.
UT Hosts Hunger and Homelessness Summit
November 16–24 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. UT will participate in the week, hosting several events to raise awareness about resources on campus that help combat food insecurity and meet the needs of students.
Three UT Students Named to Knox.biz ‘20 Under 20’
Three UT students were honored by the Knoxville News Sentinel for excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the 2019 Knox.biz 20 Under 20 awards.
Come Hail or High Water: Journalism Students Delve into Extreme Weather
Melanie Faizer encourages her digital news reporting students to fill gaps in local journalism by sleuthing out hard-hitting stories on significant news topics.
UT Aims to Raise $2.25 Million in One Day During Big Orange Give
Big Orange Give, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s annual day of giving, will take place Wednesday, November 13. The goal is to raise $2.25 million in just 24 hours with the support and enthusiasm of all Tennessee Volunteers.
Student Networks with Astronauts, Space Experts at International Meeting
Samantha Ramsey had an out-of-this-world experience last month when she attended the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington, DC.
Veterans Resource Center is Safe Haven, Social Hub for Student Vets
Daniel Sassone spent 13 years in the US Army before coming to UT to pursue a degree in communications studies. He ended his military career after enduring a tragic year of loss—his wife, child, and father all died within a year of each other.
UT Celebrates First-Generation Students with Weeklong Celebration
A cookout, hot chocolate bar, painting the Rock, and a celebration on social media are just some of the special events taking place as UT celebrates first-generation college students November 4–8.