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225th Anniversary > Articles by: Angie Vicars

Author: Angie Vicars

University Printing and Mail’s Travis Andrew creates stickers
Posted on June 19, 2020

Volunteers in Action

When COVID-19 interrupted life on Rocky Top, UT responded. It’s what we do. It’s who we are.

Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Posted on June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

Scientists Tap the World’s Most Powerful Computers to stop Coronavirus

The largest number of COVID-19 supercomputing projects involves designing drugs.

Assistant Professor of Architecture Maged Guerguis holds a face shield he designed
Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Professor Designs Face Shield for Health Care Workers

Beyond improving an essential device for medical workers in the fight against COVID-19, Assistant Professor of Architecture Maged Guerguis chose to innovate.

a social worker and a patient visit on either side of a window
Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Social Work Alumni Redefine Essential Care during Pandemic

During the pandemic, alumni of UT’s College of Social Work are finding new ways to provide essential human services to their communities.

the gold service medallion
Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

73 Graduates Each Complete over 225 Hours of Service

To celebrate UT’s 225th anniversary, the Jones Center for Leadership and Service designed a three-tiered medallion system to recognize students who log over 100 hours of community service during their academic career.

Wei Zheng, associate professor of business analytics and statistics, a staff member at The Villages of Farragut Senior Living, Luyi Yin, volunteer with East Tennessee Chinese/Chinese American Care, and Lei Xu, co-founder of ETCCAC
Posted on May 22, 2020

UT Faculty, Staff, and Students Form COVID-19 Relief Group

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted numerous efforts aimed at making sure medical personnel have the equipment they need. One such initiative in Knoxville is East Tennessee Chinese/Chinese American Care.

Person using cellphone with stethoscope in background
Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Apps Provide Patient-Centric Care during COVID-19

How can health care providers continue serving others effectively without putting themselves or their patients at risk? Two new apps created by UT researchers may help answer this question.

Nashville traffic including a bus in a bus lane
Posted on May 22, 2020

UT Helps Study Transit during Pandemic

In a collaborative project between UT and Portland State University,  professors are studying the potential for shared bikes and e-scooters during the pandemic.

UT Medical Center
Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Professors Teach Stress Reduction to Hospital Students, Employees

Two professors in the College of Social Work are leading weekly sessions in mindfulness-based stress reduction.

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