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  • Jacob Suissa pictured in a background of plants and ferns.

    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…

  • Two students fly a drone outside.

    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…

  • One person leans over another that holds an open book.

    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…

  • Ayres Hall in the distance as students walk in front of it.

    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…

  • a photo of a treefrog

    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…

  • Upward shot of Ayres Hall points towards a clear blue sky.

    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…

  • Students in the philosohpy Professional Responsibility course stand together for a photo.

    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…

  • Kelly Morrison.

    Scholar Spotlight: Kelly Morrison

    “I research how countries interact with each other and how their political systems differ, focusing on topics such as democracy,…

  • Steven W. Wilhelm, Brittany N. Zepernick, and R. Michael McKay pictured on boat in the Great Lakes with a bridge behind them. Photo courtesy of the Daylight Award.

    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…

  • Nikola Golubovic.

    Scholar Spotlight: Nikola Golubovic

    “Students in my courses step into the wonderful world of Greek and Roman gods, heroes, poets, and writers. They learn…