The College of Arts and Sciences’ dynamic range of academic programs and career-focused advising prepare our students with valuable skills, content knowledge, and the vocabulary to successfully promote themselves in the ever-evolving job market. New programs introduced for students in 2024 include a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, which prepares students to evaluate and mitigate […]
Colton Adams, a 2023 graduate in honors ecology and evolutionary biology and psychology, continued his academic journey as one of UT’s 13 Fulbright Scholars for 2023–2024, contributing to the Big Orange reputation as a top producer of these accomplished students. Adams traveled to the University of Latvia, in the city of Riga, to collaborate with the zoology and animal […]
Political science PhD student Jennifer Shaneberger traveled to Sweden for her 2023–2024 Fulbright Scholar experience. There she worked with Linköping University’s Division of Migration, Ethnicity, and Society to explore issues affecting migrants in Sweden. “I was able to complete 39 interviews with migrants, six interviews with national level politicians, five interviews with citizens, and two […]
As a high school student Drew Fabiszak started researching colleges online. That’s where he discovered that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is nationally recognized as an R1 Doctoral University—Very High Research Activity. The Research tab on UT’s homepage and the opportunities for undergraduate research he found there further piqued his interest. What Fabiszak learned on […]
David Bakewell joined the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as director of space and facilities in March 2024. “I track and represent the college’s interests in building facility issues and new construction projects,” said Bakewell. “I also help to manage and advocate for the college’s space needs.” He comes to the college after 10 […]
Blake Cantrell joined the College of Arts and Sciences in March 2024 as director of development focusing on the Division of Social Sciences. He brings more than nine years of fundraising experience in higher education and a track record of building strong relationships while increasing philanthropic support and engagement with alumni and constituents. Cantrell is […]
Rachel Laribee came to UT Knoxville from Arlington, Tennessee, near Memphis, and will graduate this spring with not just a double major in psychology and women, gender, and sexuality studies, but also a double minor in neuroscience and sociology. Laribee participated in a project of great cultural significance during her studies, working on the Social […]
The College of Arts and Sciences hosted its annual Faculty Convocation March 25, 2024, at the UT Conference Center in Downtown Knoxville. Faculty from across the college received awards for excellence in teaching and advising, academic outreach, research and creative activity, and more. Congratulations to all the award recipients on your outstanding service to our […]
Welcome to the inaugural Arts & Science Undergraduate Research Symposium (ASUReS), held concurrently with EUReCA 2024. This event marks the first of its kind—an annual celebration of research and creative endeavors by currently enrolled undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), University of Tennessee, Knoxville. About ASUReS ASUReS provides a platform for […]
Courtney Holbert Brings Vol Experience and Passion to Role Courtney Holbert joined the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) in 2023 in the inaugural role of Director of Research. She brings years of previous experience to the position from the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), the UT College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (CEHHS), […]
