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Eighty-five Years of Big Tree History Available in One Place for the First Time
October 17, 2025
National Champion Tree Program Historical Documents and Registers Date Back to 1940

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Supporting Herbert Students in Their Next Chapter
November 5, 2025
Four Herbert College of Agriculture Students Earn Scholarships for Participation in the Tennessee 4-H Next Chapter Program
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Sharon Jean-Philippe Takes Over as International Society of Arboriculture Board President
November 4, 2025
She Will Serve as President Through August 2026
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UT AgResearch Center Offers Free Nematode Testing for Tennessee Farmers
November 3, 2025
Soil-Based Pest Could Impact Crop Yield
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Calling UTIA Students to Join the AgDay College Roadshow
November 3, 2025
The Program is Designed to Replicate ESPN's "College GameDay" Fan Experience
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Sassafras albidum: Mother Nature’s Hidden Treasure
November 3, 2025
UT Gardens’ November Plant of the Month
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Tennessee RiverLine Celebrates Partnership Milestones in Alabama at ‘Anchored in Alabama’ Event
October 31, 2025
New Resources Underscore Alabama’s Growing Role in Advancing the Tennessee RiverLine Vision

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Retired UT mascot Smokey X diagnosed with cancer
Yahoo! News; WATE Knoxville; DNYUZ; and more
The University of Tennessee’s retired mascot, Smokey X, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Smokey X was examined by the oncology service at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine to determine the best palliative care plan that will provide him with pain relief and comfort through the rest of his days.

UT Board of Trustees approves $3.1M recurring funding request for new Tennessee Center for Agriculture Innovation
WBIR Knoxville; WTNZ Knoxville; UT Knoxville News
The UT Board of Trustees voted to approve a $3.1 million recurring funding request for the new Tennessee Center for Agricultural Innovation.

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