They may not be the face of the team, but walk-on players have an important role in Vol basketball. Meet Knoxville native Kent Gilbert, who jumped at the chance to play for the home team.
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Theotis Robinson Jr. (‘65) made history in 1961 as one of the first Black students to enroll as an undergradute . Robinson later became VP for equity and diversity for the UT System. Read more about Theotis here, bit.ly/3kQItgN. #BlackHistoryMonth
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UT Knoxville has been named a 2023 Best Place for Working Parents—the first business in the state to earn this designation from !
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Happy Groundhog Day, Vols! Smokey saw his shadow today, but spring break will be here before you know it!
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Away from the court, Pat Summitt used to drag race against the local boys and earned a reputation for fearlessness 😤
"Nine times out of ten, she won. ... She was a daredevil."
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“There’s something special about that ‘Lady’ in the front.”
On National Girls & Women in Sport Day, we celebrate our proud Lady Vol Legacy.
#NGWSD2023
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Congratulations to Rigoberto Advincula, / Governor’s Chair Professor of Advanced and Nanostructured Materials, on being selected as a Fellow of the for his outstanding contributions to chemistry.
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UT's annual celebration of Black History Month kicks off February 1. Throughout the month, groups across campus will host events including film screenings, the 18th annual Black Issues Conference, art showcases, and more.
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UT and dedicated the AT&T 5G Lab at the today. This state-of-the-art testbed will host research that supports solutions for telemedicine, transportation, precision agriculture, and sports. #UTResearch
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As promised, each week for the next six weeks we’re highlighting an international student-athlete from every continent! 🌍
Israel () 🇳🇬 is originally from Abuja, Nigeria, competing for as a thrower.
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Today, we celebrated the dedication of the AT&T 5G Lab here at that focuses on 5G research which is transformational in many areas, including improving opportunities & outcomes for rural areas. This will help make the life & lives of Tennesseans better. #5GBO
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"We're thrilled about the discovery that will happen here at the AT&T 5G Lab" says Chancellor . "Tennessee is poised to become the next great innovation hub."
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It's an exciting day at as UT and dedicate the new AT&T 5G Lab! This collaboration will advance research initiatives that will support telemedicine, agriculture, transportation, and more!
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Governor and I were thrilled to welcome Senator Lamar Alexander to our class, Leading With Courage, to share his leadership journey with our students. An incredible opportunity for our scholars to ask questions and receive insight! 1/2
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A class assignment has Vols learning about nonprofit operations and how they can be a champion for their community! A team of students in 's Learning through Giving course awarded five local nonprofit teams a total of $20,000.
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Read this article on how the and Center for Sport, Peace and Society make a global impact through sport. There's even quotes from our very own Carolyn Spellings and CSPS co-founder
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Students, faculty, and staff were welcomed back to Rocky Top this semester with new and continuing construction projects! Read more about how these investments will support growth and enrich the campus experience.
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The UT Knoxville Campus Advisory Board met today to discuss the new campus master plan, student success, research, and more.
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In Sept, ESPN analyst received 's Alumni Promise Award at this practice.
Draya is sure to get a rousing #GBO welcome when she returns to Thompson Boling tonight for and the UConn-Tenn game.
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Hollie Raynor, #CEHHS associate dean of research & professor in , was recently named to the USDA 2025 Dietary Guidelines Committee. Raynor will be lending her expertise in the development of updated dietary guidelines. Learn more at bit.ly/3iZrgRX!
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Ever wonder how the matchups between and the UConn Huskies started? Take a look at some of the history and highlights of the unlikely rivalry that vaulted women’s basketball into the national spotlight.
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Join the Business School Diversity on March 8th-10th at Haslam! An Equity, & Inclusion Collaborative for a conference on the Value Proposition of DEI dedicated to strengthening our DEI toolkits, connecting with champions in the space, and taking actionable insights with you.
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And we're only getting started.
In recognition of Tennessee Athletics' extraordinary transformation, Chancellor Donde Plowman has extended Danny White’s contract as vice chancellor and director of athletics.
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UT Libraries is ranked 22nd overall among US public university libraries and 4th in , according to recently released rankings.
volumes.lib.utk.edu/features/ut-li
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Congratulations to our fall 2022 Dean's List students!
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We're excited to share a series of interviews featuring international student-athletes, one from each continent! 🌎🌍🌏
Tune in over the next six weeks to see them all! GO VOLS!
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In our first time eligible to be included in the ranking, the Haslam College of Business debuted at No. 4 overall and No. 2 among publics in the Best Online Graduate Business Programs ranking released today. Learn more:
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We are proud to announce this exciting new partnership! The is now officially an initiative of the UT Institute of Agriculture 🛶 ☀️
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Governor Haslam and I had a great first class with our students getting to know one another, discussing our leadership journeys and learning more about how our Clifton strengths help us lead. Looking forward to a terrific semester with this group!
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Vols, here's some great advice from a UT alumnus as you start the new semester! 🧡
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If you get a chance today, reach out to someone who has made a difference in your life. That person may be having a moment of doubt — or just would like to hear from you.
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𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 from Knoxville, Tennessee!
For the *fourth* time this year, is headed for Rocky Top
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It was a great first day of classes! We're ready for an amazing spring semester. 🧡
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Learn more about Elaine McMillion Sheldon's journey into filmmaking here:
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“King Coal,” a film by assistant professor Elaine McMillion Sheldon, will be screened at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival today! The world premiere is part of the festival's Next section, which presents visionary works with an innovative approach to storytelling.
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"King Coal" Premieres Jan. 23 at the Sundance Film Festival.
Elaine McMillion Sheldon dares to consider what future stories might look like out of the shadow of coal. She takes us on an alluring cinematic journey through the past, present, & future of Appalachia.
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We are so excited for the ribbon cutting of the Teaching and Learning Center!
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Alumni and share a message of encouragement for Vols getting ready to start the spring semester.
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