The University of Tennessee Health Sciences secured $34 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2026, reflecting growing momentum behind the institution and confidence in its mission to transform healthcare through education, training, clinical care, research and service. The total represents a 66% increase over the previous year’s fundraising results. As part of the University of… Read More
A University of Tennessee Health Sciences researcher has published findings that could reshape how medicine approaches aging, longevity and late-life health, including the prospect of personalized interventions that keep people healthier longer. Rob Williams, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics in the College of Medicine, is the lead author… Read More
Join the Office of Compliance for the 6th Annual UT Health Sciences IMPACT Awards! This event will feature the presentation of awards for the Thomas C. Lichterman Award, Alston Exempt Staff Award, Student Impact and Advocacy Leadership Award, and Chancellor’s Faculty Award! The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 12:00 pm CT… Read More
To honor the memory of Tommy Lichterman and in celebration of his dedicated and enthusiastic service to UT Health Sciences, the Lichterman family and many friends have established the Thomas Connell Lichterman Employee of the Year Award. This Award is presented annually to a non-exempt employee who demonstrates the high standards and positive characteristics exemplified… Read More
The Alston Exempt Staff Award evolved during the UT Family Campaign in 2007. This award was created to recognize non-faculty exempt employees who have demonstrated outstanding service and/or who have made significant contributions to the University community beyond that normally expected for their positions. Moreover, Michael and Chandra Alston, co-chairs for non-exempt staff and non-faculty… Read More
Nominees may demonstrate this commitment across a range of possibilities: student-centered or trainee-centered integration and socialization initiatives; efforts to support recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, trainees, and/or students; teaching, service/outreach, research, and/or service that expands and embraces our understanding of the Be One UT Values; programming or related initiatives; community outreach activities; or several other… Read More
Looking for ways to connect to the community? Check out these upcoming events in Give Pulse. Click the link below for each event to register. Questions about an event? Reach out to the organizer through the link on their GivePulse page. Don’t forget to submit your impact on GivePulse when you’re done! Featured Opportunities: Children’s Program Volunteer at The Hospitality Hub Listed by Memphis Street… Read More
Tejesh Patel, MD, FAAD, has been named chair of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine’s Department of Pathology, effective July 1. Dr. Patel has served as interim chair since March 2024. He has also served as chair of the Kaplan-Amonette Department of Dermatology since 2018 and will now lead both departments. “Being both a… Read More
