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Big Orange Big Ideas: John Hubbard
John Hubbard, senior vice president and worldwide head of development operations for Pfizer, Inc., was this year's commencement speaker for the College of Arts and Sciences. Hubbard shares how his time at UT helped foster future big ideas.
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Congratulations!
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, had full week of commencement ceremonies and celebrations beginning on Wednesday, May 9. More than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees this spring.
To share your experiences and photos with us, watch the ceremonies online, and other details, visit the 2012 Spring Commencement website.
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Alumni Memories: Dale Dickey
This commencement week, notable alumni share their favorite memories from their time on Rocky Top. Dale Dickey, an actress known for her roles in the TV series My Name is Earl and the movie Winter’s Bone, recalls her time on and off the stage at Clarence Brown Theatre.
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Alumni Memories: Nancy Ann DeParle
This commencement week, notable alumni share their favorite memories from their time on Rocky Top. Nancy-Ann DeParle, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy in the administration of President Obama and former health czar, says her favorite times were football game days but not for the reason you would expect.
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Alumni Memories: Alan Wilson
During commencement week, notable alumni are sharing their favorite memories from their time on Rocky Top. Alan Wilson, chairman and CEO of McCormick, Co., talks about how his education at UT prepared him to lead one of the world's most well-known and successful spice manufacturers.
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Cone Zone
Cone Zone is designed to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors navigate our campus—through conezone.utk.edu and signs around campus—as constructions project continue to transform our landscape.
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Apply Now!
There are many great reasons to choose the University of Tennessee's flagship campus in Knoxville for your higher education experience. We have selected some of the most important ones for you to consider here. Enjoy learning about UT Knoxville, and come soon for a campus visit.
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Switch Your Thinking
As the weather begins to warm, there's plenty you can do to help conserve energy: take advantage of natural light, power down electronics when not in use, conserve water when possible, and print documents sparingly.
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Journey to the Top 25
As in any journey, once you’ve mapped your course, it’s time to start driving.
That’s exactly what we’re doing—driving forward in our quest to be a Top 25 public research university.
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Community e-Waste Recycling Event
UT is partnering with Apple for a two-day e-waste recycling event—Saturday, May 19 and Friday, May 18 for businesses, government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations—in order to provide a free, environmentally friendly way of discarding electronics.
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Big Idea: Law Student Pushed for College Access
Tayo Atanda co-authored a report which prompted Metro Nashville Public School and elected officials to partner with Oasis Center, a youth organization, to establish a college access counseling program for East Nashville high school students.
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Printmaking Class Wants You to "Know Your Rights"
The latest project of the UT printmaking studio is based on the American Civil Liberties Union's "Know Your Rights" campaign. The installation is near the Taylor Law Building and the class is currently working on finding other places to display the signs. They currently have a proposal to the city of Knoxville.
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Vet Med Grads Join Army Veterinary Corps
After devoting four years to completing their degrees, three graduates will segue into a life of service with three years of active duty as part of the Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program.
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QUEST Scholar of the Week
Blanche O’Bannon, associate professor in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education.
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Living Light in UT’s Zero-Energy House
Living Light, UT’s solar-powered home, is a marriage of past and present that serves as a model for the future.