All in the Family: Grad Follows in Mother’s, Grandmother’s Footsteps
By Torchbearer Staff
When Andrea Sams graduated on May 8, it was more than a personal achievement. It was the continuation of a family tradition. Continue reading
Articles by Torchbearer Staff
New Bus Fleet Headed to Knoxville
By Torchbearer Staff
Was that Smokey on the back of that shiny orange bus you passed on the interstate? Don’t worry, you aren’t hallucinating about your glory days in Knoxville; you just saw one of UT’s brand new buses making its way from Los Angeles to Knoxville. Continue reading
The Front Man
By Torchbearer Staff
Whether it’s teaching a class about integrated supply chains or singing lead in a rock ‘n’ roll band, Ted Stank is comfortable serving as the “front man.” Continue reading
Pat and Tyler Summitt Fight Alzheimer’s Together
By Torchbearer Staff
During this year’s Final Four tournament, CBS Sports aired an in-depth look at our own Pat Summitt and her life … Continue reading
Marking History
By Torchbearer Staff
Want to learn a little about the history of the university? You don’t need the Internet or a smartphone to do it—just take a stroll around campus. UT recently added two historical markers to campus that address the desegregation of the university. Continue reading
UT Dedicates Confucius Institute
By Torchbearer Staff
Earlier this month, officials from UT and a Chinese university gathered on campus to dedicate the Confucius Institute, which seeks to sponsor cultural activities and exchanges between China and the state of Tennessee. Continue reading
NCAA Infractions Report: FAQ
By Torchbearer Staff
Frequently asked questions about the NCAA infractions placed on the University of Tennessee men’s basketball program. Continue reading
SAA Wins Three CASE Awards
By Torchbearer Staff
The Student Alumni Associates recently picked up three CASE-ASAP awards at the District III Convention for their work with student programming. Continue reading
Faculty Spotlight: Dan Simberloff
By Torchbearer Staff
“Alien Spaceships to Attack Earth in March 2013!” Yes, this is a real headline. However, this is not quite what we are referring to when we mention invasions on earth. While there is not actually an alien attack on our planet, earth is being invaded by progressive and invasive species—and Dan Simberloff knows all about them. Continue reading
A Special Message to Our Valentines
By Torchbearer Staff
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and we at the University of Tennessee would like to shout from the rooftops just how thankful we are for our 2012 donors and all of the support each of you gave us last year. Continue reading