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Premodern Connections, Future Insight
Marco digitizes medieval sources and welcomes new faculty in its ongoing mission to elevate the connections between—and make purposeful sense of—the past and the present. UT’s Marco Institute is an internationally acclaimed center for the study of the history and culture of the premodern world. Directed by Associate Professor of French Anne-Hélène Miller, the center…
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Time Writing for The Conversation Pays Off
Conveying their expertise to a general audience expands the reach of faculty members’ academic work. With a few hours of writing, faculty members from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, find they can expand their reach among academic circles and to a wider audience across the globe. For three consecutive years UT has placed first in…
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Human Insight from the Animal World
The interdisciplinary Animal Behavior major gives students a look into animal ecology, psychology, and more while building analytical skills that apply to an array of human career paths. How do the birds and the bees know where to fly to get the best food? Why do wolves live in packs? How do female frogs select…
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Vols Behind the Vision: Andrew Tessier
“UT is an incredibly vibrant, compassionate, and supportive community, and I enjoy the vast diversity of people and projects I get to work with.” Andrew TessierCreative Communications ManagerCollege of Arts and Sciences What do I love about working for the college? What I love most about working at UT is having the opportunity to contribute…
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Southern Food Culture Takes Students from Seed to Table
A new course from the Department of Africana Studies will examine the geographic, social, and economic histories of okra, watermelon, fried chicken, and more. A new course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will show students there’s a rich cultural history behind the delicious flavors on a plate of Southern food. Southern Food Cultures, Africana…
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Electric Life in the Big Peach
Newly published book by Nikki Luke examines Atlanta’s urban growth and increased use of electricity. Nikki Luke, assistant professor in the Department of Geography, recently published Electric Life: Utility Regulation and the Fight for Energy Democracy through MIT Press. Luke’s book traces the interwoven history of Atlanta’s racialized, uneven urban development and its ever-increasing electricity…
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Vols Behind the Vision: Tasha Smith
“Every day I get to be a part of a community that values both academic and personal connection. It is rewarding to contribute to a mission that encourages exploration and a genuine passion for discovery.” Tasha SmithTravel and Event CoordinatorDepartment of Chemistry What do I love about working for the college? I love working in…
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Philosophy as a Professional Skill
Assistant Professor Judith Carlisle’s courses empower students to examine, discuss, and explore topics they will face in their careers and the wider world. College students searching for courses that will advance their careers skills might overlook philosophy, but the Professional Responsibility class at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, connects theory with analytical skills so they…
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Scholar Spotlight: Kelly Morrison
“I research how countries interact with each other and how their political systems differ, focusing on topics such as democracy, elections, human rights, and international organizations.” Kelly MorrisonAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Political Science My work in comparative politics and international relations explores how international organizations and democratic institutions help improve human rights and mitigate political violence.…
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UT Students Hone Field Geology Skills in Bahamas
San Salvador Island provides a natural laboratory for undergraduate and graduate students to compare the history preserved in rock with the modern environment. Ten students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, spent spring break in the Bahamas, investigating the geological history and honing their abilities to observe, record, analyze, and interpret as part of a…
