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Vols Behind the Vision: Tiffany Angaran
“I love working in the College of Arts and Sciences because there is such a diversity in viewpoints and experiences among all the different departments.” Tiffany Angaran Banner Coordinator College of Arts and Sciences What do I love about working for the college? I love working in the College of Arts and Sciences because there…
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Global Connections for All Perspectives
The interdisciplinary Global Studies program gives students opportunities to explore the impact of interconnected processes and institutions around the world. The Global Studies Program prepares UT students for careers across international arenas, including policy work in areas like public health, environment, and development. It also builds a solid foundation for graduate studies in areas like…
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Lessons Into Action for Community Resilience
The Institute for Climate and Community Resilience continues research and outreach to help communities prepare for catastrophic climate events like Hurricane Helene. The Institute for Climate and Community Resilience (ICCR) launched in the summer of 2024 to focus the skills and expertise of UT faculty toward advancing climate science and creating equitable solutions for climate…
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International Experience Through Gilman Scholarships
Students from the College of Arts and Science gain study abroad and internship opportunities with support from the US Department of State. Lillianna Welch is spending her fall semester in Costa Rica with biologists researching biodiversity, and Gabe Torkelson traveled to Chile over the summer to learn in a healthcare clinic. They are among many…
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Preparing for Public Service
Undergraduate research and an internship allowed Grace Claerbout to apply classroom learning in the real world. Growing up with a love of the outdoors, Grace Claerbout was not thinking about policies that protect the environment. At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she learned how political science and sustainability can come together. Graduating in May 2027…
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Vols Behind the Vision: Dianna Beeler
“I enjoy being a small part of seeing our students and faculty succeed. Being able to encourage them in a small way is worth it all.” Dianna Beeler Business ManagerDepartment of Political Science What do I love about working for the college? I enjoy being a small part of seeing our students and faculty succeed.…
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UT, TSU Partnership Expands Geoscience Opportunities
A National Science Foundation grant brought Tennessee State University students to Knoxville for a two-week summer research program. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, opened geoscience research opportunities for additional students through a partnership with Tennessee State University (TSU). A three-year National Science Foundation grant allowed TSU students to attend a two-week summer program on the…
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Faculty Encourage Students’ Odysseys
English and classics professors urge first-year Vols to pursue interests through their university education. More than 1,500 first-year students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gained broader perspectives for their college journeys while connecting with professors from the College of Arts and Sciences in early September 2026. Through their First-Year Studies course, students enrolled in…
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Volunteer Legacy of Leadership and Giving
Carolyn Thompson brings the spirit of a lifelong Vol to her new role as chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board. Carolyn Thompson forged a unique path in her undergraduate UT experience, understanding the interdisciplinary advantages of the College of Arts and Sciences at a time when not everyone shared her foresight. The fifth-generation UT student…
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Vols Behind the Vision: Ryan Goodman
Ryan Goodman Program ManagerMarco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies What do I love about working for the college? I get to work with fantastic scholars from across UT and from around the world, who are all doing really interesting research! I love how much my position lets me do a variety of different jobs,…
