
Service Through Health Care Delivery
As the pandemic began to unfold nationally and internationally, the UT Health Science Center stepped forward as the state’s public academic health care institution to lead efforts to combat the virus and care for the community locally and statewide.

Supporting Tennesseans Affected by Substance Misuse and Addiction
Research shows that more than 70,000 Tennesseans currently suffer from opioid use disorder. Further,
substance use disorder comes at an economic cost—estimated at more than $2 billion for the state.

Creating New Programs For Certified Nursing Assistants
The need for more health care workers, especially nurses, is a nationwide topic—now more than ever before.

Providing Dental Services to the State’s Underinsured and Uninsured
Oral health needs often go untreated when resources are limited, including dental insurance or access to providers.

Service Through Education and Training
With almost 1 million students in Tennessee’s PK-12 system, supporting the ongoing needs of students, educators and administrators is one of the most impactful ways UT serves the state.

Igniting a Passion for STEM Through 4-H Classroom Discovery Kits
When the pandemic limited 4-H agents’ ability to engage students through traditional face-to-face instruction in classrooms across the state, 4-H leaders within UT Extension did what they do best—they found a solution.

Training the State’s Public Servants
From management fundamentals to personal and organizational integrity, UT’s on-the-job training program for managers within all public organizations is preparing Tennessee’s leaders to lead.

Service Through Economic Development
The UT-initiated and led Tennessee RiverLine project builds on the momentum the outdoor recreation industry is experiencing.

Helping Rural Communities Realize Untapped Assets
When searching for a solution, sometimes all that’s needed is a fresh perspective—which was the case for the 54 rural Tennessee counties that participated in a UT-led initiative

Creating a Makerspace in Northwest Tennessee
One of the best ways to spur innovation is by eliminating silos—encouraging collaboration and idea sharing among people of different backgrounds. UT Martin is on a mission to do just that.