UTHSC Announcements


Retirement Party for Brenda Hester April 24th

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Please join the Bursar’s Office in congratulating Brenda Hester on her upcoming retirement and to honor her for 24 years of dedicated service to the students, staff, and faculty of UTHSC. Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Event Location: Mooney Library Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Host: Bursar’s Office


DASH Research IRB Launching Summer 2025

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DASH Research IRB, a new Institutional Review Board (IRB) system from the Huron Research Suite, is set to launch in summer 2025. This system will replace existing IRB submission processes across UT System campuses, enhancing efficiency, transparency and user experience. Stay Connected Stay informed by visiting the DASH Research IRB Site for project milestones, training sessions… Read More


RESEARCHERS: Funding Opportunities

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The Office of Research Development has announced new funding opportunities, including foundation opportunities, limited submissions, and select federal funding opportunities. Visit their Extramural Funding page for a list of these and other current opportunities and competitions. Questions? Contact Jamie Whartenby, Director


Gas Shutdown Notice – Van Vleet Building

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To complete necessary repairs to the gas line on the roof of the Van Vleet Building, gas service to the building will be temporarily shut off on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The shutdown is expected to last the entire day. No other utilities are expected to be affected during this time. If this gas outage… Read More


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week: Protecting Your Taxes on Tax Day

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As Tax Day is upon us, it’s crucial to be vigilant about the security of your tax information. Cybercriminals often exploit this time to launch scams and phishing attacks aimed at stealing personal and financial data. Here are some tips to keep your tax information secure: Verify Sources: Only use trusted and secure websites for filing… Read More


CHIPS Fall 2025 Event Request Deadline – April 15th

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The deadline for Fall 2025 (August – December) CHIPS event requests is the end of business on Tuesday, April 15. All scheduling requests for the Fall term received by April 15th will be considered together and any conflicts will be resolved following the scheduling policy. Requests will continue to be accepted after April 15th and… Read More


The Commercialization Discussion – The New Impact Factor: Leveraging Your IP for Recognition and Funding

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It’s no longer just about publication impact factors. Patents, licenses, and other forms of IP are increasingly considered in grant applications, tenure decisions, and promotions. The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) invites faculty, postdocs, and students to join us for a session on learning how to leverage your IP to amplify your research impact… Read More


Oral Dissertation Defense Tue 4/15 – Evans Ifebuche Nnamani, Biomedical Sciences

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Evans Ifebuche Nnamani (Biomedical Sciences) will defend his dissertation titled “Hantavirus Prevention: Vaccines, and the How and Where to Find Hantaviruses” on Tuesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. CDT. Dr. Colleen Jonsson is his advisor. The Zoom link is https://tennesseehipaa.zoom.us/j/84118386828?pwd=1YdHxt4ZnmFmaZPZt1SuEUbdMXMedX.1