Unprecedented growth of the Certified Public Manager program’s cohort means expanded professional development opportunities that led to substantial economic impact projects for local communities. Read about Savannah City Manager Blake Walley's project: bit.ly/3WPXbp6

Amira Sakalla (Knoxville ’16) is just one of the alumni with whom Becky Spaulding has connected. Sakalla credits Spaulding and the Center for Career Advancement in helping her walk into a final interview with confidence. Read more about UTAA's impact: bit.ly/4cfbZ4S

As Mike Griffin (Chattanooga ’85) prepared to take on the role of president of the UT Alumni Association, he reflected on a life of community service and connections to the UT System. “The support for students and alumni is incredible,” he says. 🔗 bit.ly/3A7v63z

In 1914, Virginia Pearl Moore became the first assistant director and state home demonstration agent at the University of Tennessee’s newly created Division of Extension in the College of Agriculture. Read more “Historically Speaking”: bit.ly/3WKepEb

“In 2012, it all started with two simple requests: 1. Offer a garden program for the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee. 2. Provide a garden tour to a memory care facility in Knoxville." Read “The Last Word” by Derrick Stowell: bit.ly/3LLODJk

Juan Pena (Chattanooga ’24) says that one of his greatest accomplishments as a student was presenting at the 15th International MoNE Robot Competition in Turkey last year, where he helped the UTC robotics team win its first international award. 🔗 bit.ly/468SxVW

Our Tennessee is very demure, very mindful. 🤭

When you’re president of both teams, you can’t lose! 🏈 Excited to watch our Tennessee Football and Chattanooga Football battle it out on the field this Saturday. May the best UT win—but remember, I’m cheering for the Mocs AND the Vols! 😂 #GoVols #GoMocs #EverywhereUT

“As the largest talent engine in our state, producing 13,465 new graduates last year (a 10.1 percent increase from just five years ago), we take our responsibility and service to the state of Tennessee very seriously,” UT System President Randy Boyd Randy Boyd says. 🔗 bit.ly/46ugRlm

Happy Labor Day from Our Tennessee!

“This was a hands-on class, so the students did reports, wrote reflection papers and got to work with Ford Ford at BlueOvalCity and its partners,” Adnan Rasool, assistant professor at UT Martin, says. “They learned what goes into community outreach." 🔗 bit.ly/3zRgxkE

Construction is underway on new residence halls that will add 1,950 beds to university housing. The project will allow UT Knoxville to meet the increased need for housing due to growing enrollment and students seeking to stay on campus longer. 🔗 bit.ly/4g2sGDN

Did you know you have 30 minutes?!⏳⏳ Visit the link in bio to read our summer issue online before the fall issue takes over!

For many years Jill Joyce (UT Knoxville ’97) never thought she would be where she is now: seated next to a student, helping him learn statistics. Listen to the full audio version: bit.ly/4dc8Wv7

At a time when higher education institutions nationwide grapple with fluctuating enrollment numbers, the UT System News has emerged as a remarkable exception. Read more "Setting Records:" bit.ly/3yZq3BY

Today, we remember the lives loss on 9/11 and honor the bravery of the first responders who risked everything.

These are not your average Our Tennessee readers 😂 DM us a picture of your pet and the summer issue for a chance to be featured!

Third-year dental student Jeff Guenther was fresh from a two-week rotation working in a community dental clinic in Crossville as part of his training at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry. “It’s been amazing,” the Memphis native says. 🔗 bit.ly/4d2SuNQ

As he steps into the presidency of the UT Alumni Association, Mike Griffin is driven by a desire to continue the legacy of those who came before him. “I’ve had great mentors like Tom Losh and Debbie Ingram." 🔗 bit.ly/3A7v63z

On this spring Saturday, Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are in their element, surrounded by people and plants. Listen to the full audio version: bit.ly/3LyFqE5