Relationship Between Low Income and Obesity is Relatively New
A new study co-authored by Alex Bentley, head of UT Department of Anthropology, says the relationship between poverty and obesity is only about 30 years old.
Professors Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Professors Lynne Parker and Adriana Moreo have been selected as 2018 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows for their work as leading researchers and their distinguished professional service.
Students Get Silver Medal in International Synthetic Biology Competition
A group of six UT students won a silver medal for their performance in the 2018 International Genetically Engineered Machine Giant Jamboree.
Expert Says Violence, Natural Disasters Drive Immigrants to Come to America
New research gives insight into why citizens from Mexico and Central American countries attempt the treacherous journey to the United States.
Faculty Members to Participate in SEC Faculty Travel Program
Eleven faculty members from a variety of fields have been chosen to participate in the SEC Faculty Travel Program.
Study Finds Way to Produce More Cost-Effective Drugs
A new study, co-authored by a UT professor and student, could change the way scientists look at one of the most essential enzymes in medicine in hopes of designing better and more cost-effective drugs in the future.
Spanish Students Bring Day of the Dead to Hodges Library
Hodges Library will receive a macabre makeover this Friday courtesy of UT’s second-year Spanish program students as they celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.
Precious Prints Project Adds More East Tennessee Covenant Health Hospitals
The Precious Prints Project, an initiative of the UT College of Nursing’s Student Nurses Association that offers free fingerprint charms to families who have lost a child, recently welcomed four more East Tennessee Covenant Health hospitals to its volunteer network.
Going Batty at Halloween: Four Facts about the Winged Creatures
With Halloween just around the corner, bats are everywhere from decorations to horror movies. Gary McCracken, professor of evolutionary ecology, has studied bats for over 20 years, provides four fascinating facts about the winged creatures.
Program for National Chemistry Week is “Out of this World”
The 31st annual National Chemistry Week kicked off on October 21, and UT is hosting a series of events to celebrate it through October 27.
How Libraries Can Better Serve the Homeless
A UT graduate student has studied how libraries can better serve poor and homeless people in their communities.
Developed Countries Need to Invest in Green Energies to Reach Climate Goals
Developed countries will need to invest more resources in green energies and less in fossil fuels in order to meet the goals set by the Paris Agreement, according to a study published earlier this year in Nature Energy.