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Second UTHSC Giving Day Surpasses Donor Goal

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During the second UTHSC Giving Day on Tuesday, April 26, more than 950 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center joined together to support the exciting work being done by the university. The one-day philanthropic event, which was led by the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, encouraged donors to… Read More


Administrative Professionals Honored for their Support of the University

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Administrative Professionals Day Wednesday was a way for the university to thank its administrative professionals for the support they give faculty, staff, and students.

RaeMona Crump, an administrative services assistant in the Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, stood up in front of a roomful of colleagues this morning and proudly said that her 3 1/2 years at UTHSC have been wonderful. “When I pull up at work, I don’t feel like I… Read More


Increases in HOPE Scholarships, Historic UT Investments Among Those Included in FY 22-23 State Budget

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The Tennessee General Assembly has passed its FY 22-23 budget, which includes funding for student scholarships, salary increases for higher education employees across the state, plus millions in new investments for campuses and institutes within the University of Tennessee System. “We are incredibly thankful for Gov. Bill Lee and our Tennessee General Assembly’s continued leadership… Read More


UTHSC Giving Day 2022 Set for April 26

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  The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will hold its second UTHSC Giving Day on April 26. This 24-hour campaign encourages students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to support the university with financial contributions of any size. The goal of UTHSC Giving Day 2022 is 750 gifts. Donations can be made to support a specific college… Read More


UTHSC Supports 2022 Mid-South Heart Walk

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a tradition of raising money and awareness for the American Heart Association through the annual Mid-South Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash. This year,  UTHSC has set a goal to raise $10,000 for the 2022 Mid-South Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash. Currently, UTHSC has five teams participating… Read More


UTHSC Students, Faculty Serve in Mid-South Mission of Mercy

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Hours before sunrise, people from every corner of the region were quietly standing in line, waiting to see a dentist in the annual Mid-South Mission of Mercy free clinic at Bellevue Baptist Church, April 1-2. Among the hundreds of dentists who volunteer each year are dozens of faculty and students from the University of Tennessee… Read More


College of Medicine launches LEAP to increase diversity in medical education

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With its new Learning and Engagement for Aspiring Physicians (LEAP) program, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Medicine aims to produce a group of more diverse physicians in the future In March, 35 high school students participated in the full-day inaugural event designed to encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in medicine.… Read More


Chandra Alston Named Vice Chancellor of Human Resources at UTHSC

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Chandra Alston

Chandra Alston, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has been named vice chancellor for Human Resources at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Alston has served as associate vice chancellor of HR since 2013, shortly after taking over as interim director after the previous retired on short notice in 2012. At the time, Dr. Alston was… Read More