Category: Humanities

A Philosophy of Leadership

April 22, 2009

A Philosophy of Leadership

Though John Nolt is surely future-oriented, directed as he is by the vision of an environmentally sustainable planet, his year at the head of the Faculty Senate has been more eventful than he could have foreseen.

Brad Tice: The Write Stuff

April 22, 2009

Brad Tice: The Write Stuff

Doctoral candidate Brad Tice came to the UT Knoxville Department of English to steep himself in its rich creative community; he leaves having launched a literary magazine as well as his own career as a creative writer in academe.

Humanities Initiative Produces Astonishing Results

April 22, 2009

Humanities Initiative Produces Astonishing Results

Thanks largely to the college’s Humanities Initiative, achievements in the traditional liberal arts at UT Knoxville have amazed observers both inside and out of the university.

Notable Alumni to Address Spring Graduates
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will hold 11 commencement ceremonies May 16-18, welcoming more than 5,000 graduates into its alumni family. The post Notable Alumni to Address Spring Graduates appeared first on News.
Graduates Thank Faculty and Staff for Support
As commencement approaches, students took a moment to reflect on the invaluable support and guidance they received from UT faculty and staff along the way. The post Graduates Thank Faculty and Staff for Support appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Animal Behavior Research Is Getting Better at Keeping Observer Bias from Sneaking In – but There’s Still Room to Improve
One of the challenges of animal research is making sure individual assumptions don’t influence observations. The post The Conversation: Animal Behavior Research Is Getting Better at Keeping Observer Bias from Sneaking In – but There’s Still Room to Improve appeared first on News.
Honors Banquets Celebrate Students, Faculty and Staff
The awards honor those who demonstrate outstanding leadership and service to the university and wider community. The post Honors Banquets Celebrate Students, Faculty and Staff appeared first on News.
Two Students Offered Boren Awards to Study Abroad
Two students have been named Boren Award recipients, allowing them to study abroad in countries critical to the security and stability of the U.S. The post Two Students Offered Boren Awards to Study Abroad appeared first on News.