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Master Clinician and Inspirational Academic Leader Named Executive Dean of the College of Medicine

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After an extensive nationwide search, Michael Hocker, MD, MHS, a highly accomplished academic physician, innovative educator and mentor, and inspirational servant leader, has been named the new executive dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He will begin his tenure in July 2025. Dr. Hocker currently serves as… Read More


Oral Dissertation Defense Friday 3/21 – Flavia Villani – Biomedical Sciences

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Flavia Villani (Biomedical Sciences) will present the oral defense of her dissertation research “Deciphering Genotype-Phenotype Connections: Leveraging Pangenomes and Comprehensive Genome Variation” on Friday 3/21 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. Dr. Vincenza Colonna is her advisor. The defense will be both in-person in the Freeman Auditorium (3rd floor, 930 Madison) and virtual: URL: https://tennesseehipaa.zoom.us/j/84876818013 Meeting ID:… Read More


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – Understanding the Revised Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy

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The University of Tennessee has recently revised its Information Technology Policies, including the Acceptable Use Policy. Please take a moment to review the updated policy to ensure your understanding and to protect your data. While incidental or casual personal use is allowed, the best action is to separate work and personal activities on different devices.… Read More


Institutional AI Policy Draft

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The Health Science Center will be formally adopting an artificial intelligence standard. Members of our research community are encouraged to review the Draft Institutional AI Policy created by the Institutional AI Task Force. PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE POLICY DRAFT


Leveraging Health Technology for Health Promotion Symposium on April 15, 2025

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The Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in collaboration with the Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research invites you to attend the “Leveraging Health Technology for Health Promotion” Symposium on April 15, 2025 at the Freeman Auditorium in the 930 Madison Building 3rd floor from 11:00 am – 1:30… Read More


Certificate in Clinical and Translational Pharmacy; Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

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Certificate in Clinical & Translational Pharmacy What is this program? Our non-degree graduate Certificate Program in Clinical and Translational Pharmacy, offered through the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, provides education in applied research focused on clinical and translational science within pharmacy. This one-year, 12-credit, fully asynchronous online program delivers foundational training and skill… Read More


DASH Updates and Resources – Invoices Not Matched to Purchase Orders

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Please be advised that multiple purchase orders have been brought to our attention as not being entered correctly in Dash. Invoices that were processed and not correctly matched to a PO, must now be manually closed by purchasing as these amounts will show up twice on your accounts, once for the PO and the other… Read More


Monday Morning Mentor: How Can AI Feedback Tools and Blended Grading Develop Growth-Minded Students?

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Available March 17 – 23, 2025 Note: Contact the Teaching and Learning Center to view this week’s session, send email to tlc@uthsc.edu Link to the presentation: https://mondaymorningmentors.com Grading doesn’t have to be a source of stress—for you or your students. Traditional grading systems can create anxiety, discourage growth, and make feedback feel like a final judgment… Read More