University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will host his fifth State of the University Address on Thursday, February 13, at 12:00 pm CST/1:00 pm EST at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro (1200 Conference Center Blvd., Murfreesboro). The address will serve as the preamble to the Grand Challenges Summit, a two-day event exploring the innovative… Read More
After graduating from college, Lucas Parrish worked multiple odd jobs trying to find use for his biochemistry degree. He intended to pursue a graduate degree in anesthesiology, but that plan changed when he started taking care of his wife’s grandmother after an accident. “She fell and broke her shoulder and was no longer able to… Read More
Dear Colleagues, We know many of you have questions about the recent federal funding freeze announced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on January 27, 2025, and what it means for you, your colleagues, and the University of Tennessee. The OMB memorandum (M-25-13), which would have directed federal agencies to temporarily pause certain… Read More
For the third year in a row, the Memphis Business Journal has included Peter Buckley, MD, chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, on its Power 100 list. Compiled by the Memphis Business Journal’s editorial team, the list profiles the 100 most influential people in business in Memphis and the Mid-South. It recognizes outstanding… Read More
Join us Wednesday, February 5th, for a presentation by Foluso A. Fakorede, MD. “Amputation Prevention in the Diabetic Belt: Strategies and Impact on Population Health” is the topic. Crowe Building, Room 208. Lunch is available at 11:45, first come first served. Register now! See you there or join us via Zoom. CE credit is available.… Read More
The Diabetes research team at UTHSC is looking for healthy African Americans and Caucasians, ages 18-65, who have normal blood sugars and no personal or family history of diabetes. If you volunteer and qualify, you will be asked to attend ONE 4-hour clinic visit for a series of tests and blood draws. ELIGIBLE volunteers will… Read More
Kimberlee Norwood’s Retirement Party has been rescheduled to February 26th, 2025 due to the possible inclement weather. Please save the date to honor Kimberlee Norwood on her 26 years of dedicated service to the College of Medicine. Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Location: SAC (OD Larry Dining Hall) Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Did you know you can check your Service requests by clicking on the My Requests button on the TechConnect home page? After you submit a service request, the ticket will go through several stages, so keep an eye on My Requests to find out how things stand. These are the available statuses. STATUS DESCRIPTION New The ticket has been received… Read More
