News from the College of Arts and Sciences
News from the College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Arts & Sciences
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Happy Holidays

It has been another busy fall semester and Dean Lee encourages all of us to rest during the winter break so we come back rejuvenated for spring. Read her message

Maroulas Leads New AI Cluster

As part of the cluster hire initiative, UT will invest in an interdisciplinary initiative focused on science-informed artificial intelligence, lead by Vasileios Maroulas, professor of math. Learn about this and other funded clusters.

Staying Safe During Break

Classes are over and the holiday closing is right around the corner, but there will be days where few faculty, staff, and students are around on the days UT is open. Read some tips to keep yourself safe

Divisional Pilot Update

Members of each divisional task force developed engagement opportunities for faculty and staff in the college, which will continue into the spring semester. Learn how you can provide input.

SPOTLIGHTS

Understanding Immigration Through Stories

Solange Muñoz, an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Sustainability, is trying to make the world a more understanding and compassionate place by telling migrants’ stories. Read about her research.

Marine Mom with a Nurturing Nature

LaShel (Brown) Stevens, the business manager in the Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology, draws on her Marine Corps experience and her 26 years at UT to solve problems and get things done. Learn how she does it

King Coal to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival

Filmmaker and faculty member Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s recent documentary, King Coal, will be screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Read about her work.

Bryson Featured in The Conversation

Megan Bryson, associate professor of religious studies, discusses similarities between Japan’s Hotei and the Western world’s Santa Claus. Read about these roly-poly sacred figures

Wu Appointed as Amazon Visiting Academic

Qiusheng Wu, assistant professor of geography and sustainability, was appointed an Amazon Visiting Academic working for Amazon Web Services’ Deep Learning organization. Learn more about the appointment

Lydic, Bolmatov Co-Authors of New Biomembrane Research

The two UT professors are part of a UT/ORNL research team studying how bio-inspired materials might inform the design of next-generation computers. Read their research findings.

Fall Commencement

In-person commencement ceremonies for fall graduates will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, December 16 in the Thompson-Boling Arena. Read more about the celebrations

Volunteer 40 Under 40

The Volunteer 40 Under 40 recognizes forty alumni under the age of 40 who have excelled personally and professionally since completing their degree at UT Knoxville. See which A&S alumni made the list!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DID YOU KNOW?

You can show your Big Orange spirit with Big Orange emojis! Go to the UT Social Hub to download emoji-like stickers for text messages and social media. Enjoy!

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College of Arts & Sciences
Office of the Dean
312 Ayres Hall
1403 Circle Drive
Phone: 865-974-5332
Website: artsci.utk.edu
Email: artscidean@utk.edu

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