University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

09/14/2026

The 2027 lineup for the Big Ears Festival, a four-day music and art festival in Knoxville, was just announced!

We can't wait to welcome the next group of musically adventurous students to the festival through the University of Tennessee Department of English's innovative ENGL 475 course.

Students interested in adding this course to their spring schedule will have the opportunity later in the fall.

For now, take a look at what the Spring 2026 class experienced: https://artsci.utk.edu/big-orange-ears-open-wide/

09/13/2026

In anticipation of tomorrow night's 78th Emmy Awards, take a moment to read about University of Tennessee Department of Theatre alumna Dale Dickey.

Dickey is nominated for her first-ever Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Widow’s Bay." But, long before the Knoxville-native was on your screen, she was on our UT stage.

Read more about Dickey and her career in an interview with The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/arts/television/dale-dickey-widows-bay-emmy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.71A.uZ9X.wMfp82PpcBpp&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Years ago, she donned a dinosaur costume to help make ends meet. Now she is a first-time Emmy nominee for her role in “Widow’s Bay.”

09/11/2026

Studying in the UT College of Arts and Sciences leads to more than a degree. Our students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to shape their future!

Congrats to UTK Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology alumna Baylee Baron on all she has and will accomplish!

Introducing our first Honors Alum Spotlight: Baylee Baron! 🎓✨

A May 2026 graduate with a major in Biochemistry & Cellular & Molecular Biology and a minor in Public Health, Baylee is now a medical student at UT Health Sciences.

Through an Honors research fellowship and grant opportunity during her first year, Baylee began a research journey that led to experiences on campus, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

We are proud to celebrate all that Baylee will accomplish in medicine. 🧡

09/10/2026

Six fantastic students in the UTK Department of Physics and Astronomy spent the summer working on projects at national laboratories through the Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program.

Read more about their experiences in the link below! ⬇️

Physics majors are back in class this fall, many of them returning with a summer’s worth of research experience. Six of our undergraduates spent the summer working on physics projects at national laboratories through the Department of Energy (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program. They got to see how the science they study in classes comes together in real-world research.
physics.utk.edu/a-suli-summer-for-physics-undergraduates/

09/09/2026

Did you know that we are currently celebrating our linguistic program's 50th anniversary? 🥳

That's right! This interdisciplinary program that brings students directly into the ever-evolving world of living languages will reach a massive milestone in 2026-2027.

At its core, linguistics is the scientific study of language systems and how they work, but in practice, it also means studying the active ways people constantly use, interpret, and change language in order to communicate and relate with others.

Learn more about the exciting opportunities that have driven this program for 50 years: https://artsci.utk.edu/language-is-alive/

Interdisciplinary Linguistics Program brings students into the ever-evolving world of living languages. Faculty and students will celebrate the interdisciplinary Linguistics Program’s 50th anniversary in the 2026–2027 academic year. Anniversary programming will include a speaker series organized...

09/08/2026

University of Tennessee School of Art alumna Paris Woodhull's ('17) latest project, a series of murals at Fulton, Central, and Austin-East High Schools, showcases the high-quality, affordable education that students can receive the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Woodhull, a previous recipient of the UT Flagship Scholarship, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2D Art concentrating on painting and drawing.

Artist Paris Woodhull is giving back to Tennessee through a mural project that highlights the Flagship Scholarship and the opportunity for students.

09/07/2026

From Rocky Top to wherever you are, our first-year Vols send their love! 🧡

09/04/2026

Meet University of Tennessee Department of English Assistant Professor Marie Taylor!

From a young age, Taylor loved stories. She believes that stories are foundational to understanding what it means to be human.

Taylor's current work focuses on the writings of British colonists and Indigenous people in America in the seventeenth century.

She says that analyzing early colonial texts in light of the Indigenous context within which they were written helps us better envision the complex and shifting world out of which early American literature was produced.

09/02/2026

Only two days left to submit an application for the 2027 Rocky Top Business Awards! This is a fantastic opportunity for our Arts & Sciences alumni who own or lead a standout business.

Congratulations to the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by alumni!

09/02/2026

Order in the court, Vols! ⚖️ We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Law School Fair!

This opportunity is designed to introduce students to law schools from all across the country, equipping them with the resources they need to further their law careers.

Registration is now open: https://artsci.utk.edu/academics/specialty-programs/pre-law/law-school-fair/


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