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UT Named Innovation and Economic Prosperity University

Nov 10, 2020 Highlight
Tim Cross and Donde Plowman

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has earned national recognition as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. This designation acknowledges the exceptional ways UT cultivates community engagement, economic growth and…

Economy / General / AgResearch / College of Veterinary Medicine / Extension / Herbert College of Agriculture / Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture / UTIA / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Continuing Education

Kentucky’s John Morgan Selected Director of National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative

Oct 08, 2020 Highlight
John Morgan, director of the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative.

John Morgan, a recognized name in bobwhite restoration and a leader in the efforts of the 25-state National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI), will become the new director of the University of Tennessee-based NBCI effective Oct. 1. He replaces Don McKenzie, who retired last October.

Environment / Human & Animal Health / bobwhites / conservation / grasslands / AgResearch / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA

Researchers Find that Experimental Methodologies Affect Pathogenicity of Bsal Fungus

Sep 25, 2020 Highlight
An eastern newt presents Bsal lesions on its head.

With the recent discovery of the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) in Europe, numerous studies are attempting to understand its pathogenicity, and hopefully, ward off infections in other locations. However, there is no standard set of methodologies for studying the pathogen.

General / Amphibians / Bsal / eastern newt / pathogens / College of Veterinary Medicine / Herbert College of Agriculture / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA / Animal Behavior / Wildlife