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With the passing of alumnus Cormac McCarthy in June 2023, English professor Bill Hardwig discusses how his homages to Knoxville and the region play a key role in his legacy.

Sarah Hillyer and Michelle Marciniak knew that East Tennessee was the perfect place for Afghan refugees escaping the Taliban, and UT has welcomed them with open arms.

Valisia LeKae (’01) has found success on stage, earning Tony and Grammy nominations, but has found even more fulfillment in being an advocate for others.

UT researchers are at the forefront of the technology and societal forces that are revolutionizing transportation here in the United States and around the world.

Peyton Manning is lending his expertise to College of Communication and Information students as a new professor of practice.

Former UT President Joseph E. “Joe” Johnson (’60, ’68) passed away in September at the age of 90.

Volleyball player and public health master’s student Morgahn Fingall is on a mission to help children be healthier.

Larry Taylor (’66) recently received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military recognition, for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

With nearly 230 years of history, UT is bound to be filled with some mysteries.

When you think about UT, what makes you smile? From our academics to our traditions and our campus to the people who give it life, here are just a few …