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Mark Windham Receives Gold Honor Medal from the American Rose Society

Oct 13, 2026 News Release

Mark Windham receives a certificate on stage as both men pose for a photo

UTIA professor emeritus honored for lifetime achievements

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Mark Your Calendar for the Fabulous Fall Plant Sale on October 10

Sep 24, 2026 News Release

People shopping at a plant market.

Shop for featured plants Canadian anemone, Lesser catmint, Jacob Cline beebalm and Eastern Star

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Smart Yards and Friends Festival Set for September 12

Sep 04, 2026 News Release

A bumble bee flys around a pink flower.

Learn about native plants, beneficial insects and Smart Yard practices at the UT Gardens, Knoxville

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Cotton Tour Field Day Scheduled for September 9

Aug 19, 2026 News Release

A man with a microphone speaks in front of a cotton field

Explore essential cotton production research

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UTIA Hosts Southern Weed Science Society’s Weed Contest

Aug 18, 2026 News Release

A student holding a clipboard stands next to an instructor in a hat and white shirt while observing a weed research plot.

Twelve universities compete in annual event

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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

Bruno Pedreira receives Faculty Global Excellence Award

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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

Malerie Fancher receives the Outstanding Staff Global Engagement Award

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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

David W. McIntosh receives UT AgResearch Outstanding Support Staff Award

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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026

Headshots of Heba Abdelgaffar (left) and Sarah Parker Armstrong.

Heba Abdelgaffar, Sarah Parker Armstrong receive awards for outstanding professional staff

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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

Tarek Hewezi receives the AgResearch Dean’s Professor Award

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