Kaitlin Coyle
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New Class Steals a Look at Recent US History
Tore Olsson’s unique history classes sift fact from fiction in popular gaming entertainment: from digital horseback to virtual automotive crime sprees. Tore Olsson has a knack for time travel, theoretically speaking, and he takes students along for the ride via his unique approach to teaching history through the lens of popular video games. In his…
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What Caused Larger Brains and Smaller Faces in Humans?
A new study by UT anthropologists and colleagues suggests that human evolution took a different course than previously thought, challenging long-held assumptions about the evolution of the human skull. A new study published today in the journal Nature Communications suggests that two of the best-known trends in human evolution—brain growth and the reduction in the…
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Powe Award Boosts Botany Research
New ORAU award contributes to Jacob Suissa’s research on the evolution of ferns. Assistant Professor Jacob Suissa, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), will receive a Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). This prestigious $5,000 research award, with a matching amount from the college, recognizes the potential…
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Vols Behind the Vision: Mandy Tilley
“I truly love being part of a campus that values learning, growth, and community. The College of Arts and Sciences is such a dynamic and inspiring environment, and I enjoy supporting the meaningful work that impacts both students and faculty.” Mandy TilleyAssociate Deans’ Administrative Assistant College of Arts and Sciences What do I love about working…
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250 Years of Independence
Activities throughout 2026 connect UT students and community to our nation’s living history in observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the College of Arts and Sciences engages students with creative, hands-on…
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Vols Get the GIST of Mapping Data
Students and faculty in the Geographic Information Science and Technology program map down-to-Earth data for community-based projects using drones and other advanced scanning techniques. License to Fly (Remotely) The Geographic Information Science and Technology program launched the GEOG 314: Introduction to Uncrewed Aerial Systems class in fall 2025, offering vital skills and experience for students…
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License to Fly (Remotely)
New class opens opportunities for Vols to build skills and certification to pilot Uncrewed Aerial Systems. The Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) program within the Department of Geography and Sustainability launched GEOG 314: Introduction to Uncrewed Aerial Systems in fall 2025. The class is a vital step for students seeking an undergraduate minor or…
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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…