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University of Tennessee puts veggie seeds in space, tests 'super materials' • Nov. 12, 2026, 5:06 AM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Veterans become Vols to earn degrees, rebuild camaraderie on UT soil | Exclusive • Nov. 4, 2026, 5:01 AM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Safety-conscious drop tower improves TN bridges • Oct. 20, 2026, 12:50 PM ET (Tech Xplore)
University of Tennessee donors 'carry the torch' with huge gift | Exclusive • Oct. 17, 2026, 5:04 AM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)
New dorm, new building name, new degree coming to University of Tennessee • Oct. 17, 2026, 5:03 AM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)

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Also Known As East Tennessee University • Blount College • East Tennessee College
Date 1794 - present
Areas Of Involvement Land-grant universities • public education
Notable Alumni Cormac McCarthy • Tramell Tillman • Peyton Manning • Candace Parker • Chris Hadfield • Pat Summitt • Scott Kelly • Reggie White • Chamique Holdsclaw • Bob Corker • Frank Hyneman Knight • James M. Buchanan • Joseph Wood Krutch • Edward T. Sanford
Related People Lamar Alexander

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