Arts

Ben Murphy (’15) got his start in film production as one of the first graduates of UT’s cinema studies program. Now, he is a film editor in Hollywood with blockbusters like the Oscar-nominated Avatar: The Way of Water on his resume.

A wide-ranging project led by UT Libraries recounts the Chimney Tops 2 wildfires in Gatlinburg through stories and images.

From the bright lights of Broadway to Apple TV’s hit show Severance, Tramell Tillman is taking the entertainment world by storm.

Memphis native Jasmin Power spent 17 days in the United Kingdom this summer singing in cathedrals with the UT Chamber Singers—an experience of a lifetime that would not have been possible without the support of her professors and the Flagship Scholarship that brought her to UT.

It’s been 50 years since the first time Vol fans heard the sweet sounds of “Rocky Top” in Neyland Stadium.

Former Lady Vol swimmer and adaptive fashion designer Mary Cayten Brakefield (’20) is set to launch a line of women’s clothing that makes dressing independently a reality for those with disabilities.

What started as a lab experience for students in the Department of Broadcasting has been rockin’ Knoxville and giving UT students hands-on experience for four decades.

Throughout his 34-year career at UT, the late Charlie Brakebill raised money to help make a difference on campus. Perhaps no gift he secured did more than one in 1967 from Hollywood director and UT alumnus Clarence Brown.

A current student remembers Bill Larsen, retired professor of English and cinema studies who passed away on September 7, 2021.

At UT, Ann Marie Pace (’11) took the first steps to discovering her voice and her identity. She’s focusing that experience into writing and directing films to help young people feel seen and heard.