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MLK Jr. Days of Service: UT’s Tribute to a Lasting Legacy
Blakley O’Brien, Student Intern, Jones Center for Leadership and Service Martin Luther King Jr.’s lasting legacy reminds us of the value and necessity of service, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s MLK Jr. Days of Service reflect his profound commitment to community. Hosted by the Jones Center for Leadership and Service, the annual initiative organizes…
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There’s a Student Organization for Every Vol
As you get into the swing of spring semester, there’s never been a better time to get more involved on campus while making new friends and trying new things! With hundreds of clubs to choose from, there truly is a place for everyone on Rocky Top. Take a look at some of the many organizations…
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Remembering Spencer Gregg
Spencer Duncan Gregg, Sr. December 21, 1962 — February 21, 2025 Spencer Gregg, Sr., director of the Student Health Center for the past 15 years in the Division of Student Life, passed away on February 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Gregg was a two-time University of Tennessee graduate, holding degrees from the…
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Supporting Record Retention through Basic Needs
At the University of Tennessee, student retention is at an all time high of 92%. This means that more first-year students returned for their second year on campus than ever before. One Student Life office contributing to this success in a very specific way is the Center for Basic Needs. In spring 2023, the Hope…
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Staying Healthy This Semester: Tips from the Student Health Center
Every year, as the temperatures start to cool and we start to spend more time indoors, it’s common for there to be an increase in the number of upper respiratory tract infections, such as Influenza and COVID-19. Here are some tips for what you can do if you become sick and ways to stay healthy.…
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Student Health Center’s Rebecca Morgan Honored with Volunteer Faculty Award
Rebecca Morgan, acting director of UT’s Student Health Center, has been honored with the Volunteer Faculty Award by the University of Tennessee Medical Department of Family Medicine. This award is presented each year at the Family Medicine Residency graduation in June. Dr. Morgan previously won this same award in 2011 and 2015. Faculty members are…
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Center for Student Engagement: A Career Launchpad for the Competitive Entertainment Industry
At the Center of Student Engagement, students get unique professional experiences that they can apply to their careers. Transferable skills, like negotiating with vendors and event planning. “One of the things that I have really loved through my time working in the Center for Student Engagement has been watching our students take the transferable skills…