Prominent UT Alumni to Address Spring Graduates
UT will host 11 commencement ceremonies May 18-20 as it welcomes more than 5,000 graduates into its alumni family.
The Conversation: Easter Bunnies, Cacao Beans and Pollinating Bugs—A Basket of Six Essential Reads about Chocolate
Two food scientists, an entomologist, an anthropologist, a veterinarian and a historian walk into a bar (of chocolate) and tell bitter and sweet stories of this favorite treat.
Campus Investments Include New Buildings, Stadium Upgrades
Campus construction projects including new innovative teaching and learning spaces, a performing arts venue, new academic buildings and a student success building.
Faculty and Staff Members Named to Knox.Biz ‘40 Under 40’
A faculty member in UT’s College of Arts and Sciences and a staff member in the Institute of Agriculture have been honored in the 2022 Knox News and Knox.biz “40 Under 40” awards.
2022 Wrapped: A Year in Photos
Take a look back at some of UT’s favorite photos and special moments from 2022.
UT Commits $50 Million to Transdisciplinary Cluster Hires
UT will recruit top-tier faculty across disciplines to address some of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time.
Board Approves New Building, Academic Major and More for Knoxville Campus
The UT Board of Trustees approved a new building for the Haslam College of Business, establishment of the School of Natural Sciences, a new international business degree and an honorary doctoral degree for former Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Conversation: La Crosse Virus Is the Second Most Common Virus in the US Spread by Mosquitoes – and Can Cause Severe Neurological Damage in Rare Cases
Not all cases of La Crosse disease affect the neurological system, but those that do can be severe and sometimes fatal – especially in children.
Projects Enhance UT Experience and Reach
Plans include stadium renovations and new academic buildings and residence halls.
Institute of Agriculture Welcomes New Leader
Carrie Castille begins her role as senior vice chancellor and senior vice president for the UT Institute of Agriculture July 1.
The Conversation: What Is Chronic Wasting Disease? A Wildlife Scientist Explains the Fatal Infection Killing Deer and Elk Across North America
A deadly neurological infection, chronic wasting disease, has been detected in deer, elk and moose in 30 states and four Canadian provinces. Human risk is low, but hunters need to take precautions.
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.