UT Completes First Disability Sport Exchange Program for State Department
UT’s Center for Sport, Peace, and Society recently wrapped up a five-week exchange program to empower international leaders in the field of disability sport.
Cheek’s Legacy Includes Many Points of Pride
UT Knoxville is a much better university than it was seven years ago when Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek arrived. He has initiated and overseen a lengthy list of improvements—some visible on our campus landscape and others woven into the fabric of our university.
Lambert Graduates from FBI National Academy
UT Police Department Deputy Chief Keith Lambert graduated from the 264th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 10.
Information for Faculty and Staff about Concealed Handgun Law
This spring the General Assembly passed Public Chapter 1061. The law, which takes effect on July 1, allows generally all UT full-time employees with a valid handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun on UT property. The university has adopted a new safety policy concerning firearms and has posted a list of commonly asked questions.
Happy Father’s Day: Charles O. Jackson Created a Lasting Legacy at UT
Sunday is Father’s Day, and to celebrate we asked you to share your UT Dad stories with us. Holly Jackson-Sullivan, director of development for humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, shares the story of her late father, Charles O. Jackson, who helped shape several aspects of the current College of Arts and Sciences
Estabrook Road Closed until Mid Summer
Estabrook Road is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic at Lower Drive, and will reopen in approximately five weeks.
Meet Some of UT’s Longest-Working Employees
Forbes magazine recently ranked UT among the country’s top places to work in higher education. That may be news to some, but not to UT’s employees. Many faculty and staff have spent most, if not all, of their careers on Rocky Top.
Donate Clothes to Students for Job Interviews through Smokey’s Closet
The Center for Career Development and Student Government Association are teaming up to provide a professional clothing closet for students going on job interviews and to career fairs.
Professor, Students Led Nuclear Security Writing Workshop for African Scientists, Policy Makers
A faculty member and three students recently led a writing workshop for African nuclear engineers, scientists, and policy makers. Russ Hirst, an associate professor of English, and three students traveled to Accra, Ghana, at the invitation of the African Centre for Science and International Security.
Prados First Member of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Hall of Fame
The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at UT has roots dating over 100 years, to its beginning as a part of the Department of Chemistry. Now, it has a hall of fame to honor that legacy.
Smart Communities Initiative to Showcase this Year’s Work
The Smart Communities Initiative is wrapping up its second year, and an upcoming event will showcase some of the work that’s been done for this year’s community partner, the Southeast Tennessee Development District.
Celebrating Volunteers: Silvey has ‘Dogged’ Desire to Help Young Readers
Donna Silvey, a communications specialist in the College of Communication and Information, has helped many area youngsters improve their reading skills. It’s been as simple as D-O-G.