Story by Vanessa Slay (’23) When Tony Brown (’00) was a child, he dreamed of one day bringing people together for the Olympic games. And while that particular dream has …
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A unique resource guide for historically underrepresented populations in Knoxville CEHHS is taking a page from history to help Vols learn more about and support underrepresented populations in the community. …
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There’s a cloud of increased anxiety and other mental health issues looming over childhood. That cloud grew with the pandemic and is continuing to loom because of a critical national …
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Story by Jennifer Joh Trustees of the William T. Grant Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, the Doris Duke Foundation and the Bezos Family Foundation have approved funding for the winners of …
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Story by Rebekah Goode | Photos by Bryan Hill Standing on the summit of Mount Everest, Bryan Hill (’08) and his fellow climbers had the entire ridge to themselves. They …
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On a relatively cool morning, at least for July, a group of middle schoolers are playing soccer on a makeshift pitch on the Humanities Lawn at the University of Tennessee, …
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With nationwide teacher shortages causing a strain on schools and students, UT’s Grow Your Own program is helping teachers’ assistants get certified and step in front of the classroom. by …
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Two venerated institutions of higher learning—UT and Knoxville College—stand just over a mile apart in downtown Knoxville. As the institutions work together to advance reaccreditation of the historically Black college, …
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by Amy Blakely Professor Deborah Reed has spent most of her career teaching youngsters to read—and helping teachers improve reading education. Her interest in the field stems from two very …
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Written by Brooks Clark Koinonia is a Greek word that means “fellowship” and “caring community.” Since it was founded in 1977, Camp Koinonia (pronounced KWAN-on-eea) in Crossville, Tennessee, has provided …