Category: Education


Advisory Board to Meet Friday, Nov. 14

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Photo of Madison Plaza Buildings

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda:  While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will also be available to view online. The webcast link, more information about the UT Health… Read More


Pro Bono Pediatric OT Clinic’s Art Auction Continues Sold-Out Streak

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Students in the Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center

The Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center (RKSTC) recently wrapped up its annual art auction, raising more than $5,000 to provide free occupational therapy services for underserved children in the community. The clinic is still accepting financial donations. Additionally, artists or programs interested in participating next year are encouraged to connect with RKSTC to learn more… Read More


Homegrown Memphian Rises to Challenge of Student Leadership

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Photo of Avery Dargie with a view of Memphis through the window behind her.

Medical school is hard enough, but students like Avery Dargie add another challenging layer. In Dargie’s last year, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center student leadership funnel led her to Medical Student Executive Council (MSEC) president.  “MSEC acts like an umbrella,” she says, “with numerous committees falling under it that allow for leaders to… Read More


2025 Nursing Magazine Focuses on College’s Expanding Reach in Tennessee Communities

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Cover of Nursing Magazine

With a deepened dedication to rural communities, the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is answering the call to care for the people of Tennessee. The fall 2025 issue of Nursing Magazine shares stories of the faculty, students, and alumni who are expanding access, elevating care, and helping communities thrive.… Read More


Office of Communications and Marketing Garners Awards in Public Relations Competition

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Photo of the two university public relations awards received

The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center shines light on the myriad accomplishments of the university community. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Memphis Chapter recently provided the university’s communications professionals time in the spotlight. The Office of Communications and Marketing walked away with recognition in three… Read More


‘We Are Family’: Fourth Annual Family Campaign Reaches Goal

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Photo of employees at the Family Campaign celebration

As the 2025 UT Health Science Center Family Campaign ends, campaign leaders say the effort is about far more than fundraising. “Family Campaign is about unity, pride, and investing in the community and resources that make UT Health Science Center thrive,” said Vice Chancellor for Advancement Brigitte Grant. “It takes all of us to advance… Read More


New Statewide Effort Aims to Tackle Cancer Crisis

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Photo of a researcher in a cancer lab.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will host the inaugural Tennessee Statewide Cancer Collaborative on October 29–30, 2025, at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. The two-day conference aims to unite researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to chart a path toward a stronger, more coordinated statewide cancer strategy. With the theme “Advancing Cancer Research Across Tennessee,”… Read More


Longtime Leader, Gifted Educator, and Dedicated Mentor, Ashley Harkrider, PhD, Named Dean of the College of Health Professions

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After 16 years of stellar leadership as the chair of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Ashley Harkrider, PhD, has been named the new dean of the university’s College of Health Professions, effective Wednesday, October 1. A respected leader, strategic innovator, enthusiastic collaborator, and dedicated mentor to… Read More