Priority 2: Supportive and Caring Community
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Driving Student Support at UT
Melissa Richter, SLC The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is taking innovative steps to ensure every student’s success by addressing their…
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Follow Your Heart: How Innovation Funding is Helping Students Manage Stress
Students are the heartbeat of the University of Tennessee, and now, thanks to Innovation Award funding and HeartMath technologies, those…
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Breaking Through Financial Barriers: The Power of UT’s Basic Needs Emergency Fund
When Jayden Tillery of Columbia, Tennessee, arrived at UT, he could not have imagined what Rocky Top would mean to…
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New Branches on the (Big Orange) Family Tree: Two New Programs Enhance Engagement for Volunteer Families
The University of Tennessee takes a holistic approach to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for the families of its…
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Two-Pronged Approach to Alcohol Education to Support Healthier Decisions on Campus
According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, while roughly half of America’s college students reported consuming…
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Feelin’ Fine: Tennessee’s Only Accredited Student Health Center Sets the Standard for Best Practice
In the 2022–2023 academic year, 10,836 students received care at the Student Health Center at a total of 26,452 appointments. The…
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AI Expands the Volunteer Experience for Students with Disabilities
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing the landscape in many fields, including education. But one effect of increased technology is…
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Tennessee Saturday Night Welcomes Students to the Volunteer Experience
It’s the first Saturday night before your first year at UT. You’re nervous about finding your place on campus or…