Awards and Accolades
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Fulbright Faculty Circle the Globe to Bring Home Bold Ideas
College of Arts and Sciences researchers step out for international collaborations as Fulbright scholars. Snapshot of Fulbright Scholars Seven of the nine recent UT alumni receiving Fulbright US Student Grants for the 2026-2027 academic year have either a major or minor in arts and sciences. These grants provide support for these Vols in recognition of…
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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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International Award Honors UT Microbiology Researchers
Professor Steven Wilhem and Brittany N. Zepernick (PhD ’23) are receiving the Daylight Award for their discoveries on photosynthesis by algae in a changing climate. Invisible Life Shaping Ecosystems Watch Wilhelm, Zepernick, and McKay discuss their research in a video from the Daylight Academy, Invisible Life Shaping Ecosystems. Header image courtesy of The Daylight Award…
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Math Teacher Honored with Presidential Award
The White House recently honored Emily McDonald (MM ’24) with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). A Hamilton County Schools teacher since 2015, McDonald completed her Master of Mathematics degree in 2024 through an online program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is pursuing a PhD in math education…