The University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Arts & Sciences

New Departmental Leadership

From the performing arts to the natural sciences, each discipline in our college had departments with leadership changes this fall. Learn more about our new department heads.

Staying Safe Online

Did you know 1 out of 5 members of the UT community fell victim to a test phishing scam last December? Read more about online security measures and how you can stay safe online.

SPOTLIGHTS

Studying Biodiversity Patterns

Mona Papes, associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, uses field research and high-tech tools to study biodiversity changes and address conservation issues. Learn more about her research.

Helping Students Map Their Path

Shanna Pendergrast, director of advising for the College of Arts and Sciences, knows first-hand how important it is for college students to talk to professional advisors about their academic goals and options. Read more about her journey.

Modeling Methane

Annette Engel, professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, received an NSF grant to study methane emissions in coastal wetlands, which play an important role in climate change. Learn more about her research.

Evolution of Upright Walking

Ben Auerbach, professor of anthropology, is part of team who published research on novel approaches to examine the genetics responsible for bipedalism in our human ancestors. Read about their findings.

Lyons Featured in The Conversation

Beauvais Lyons, Chancellor’s Professor in the School of Art, wrote about a 1972 exhibit at Cornell University, “The Civilization of Llhuros,” which was an imaginary Iron Age civilization. Read his article online.

DID YOU KNOW?

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