Family and Consumer Sciences

UT Extension Consumer Economics Specialist Receives National Award

Oct 07, 2025 News Release

Chris Sneed

Chris Sneed Recognized for Increasing Consumer Economic Literacy and Stability

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UT Extension’s Skill Up Tennessee Program Expands to Help Adults in Recovery

Oct 02, 2025 News Release

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Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Nearly $500,000 to Skill Up Tennessee Recovery Initiative

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Shelly Barnes Receives the William D. Bishop Award for Outstanding Service

Jul 30, 2025 News Release

Shelly Barnes

UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2025

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Clint Cummings Receives UTIA Professional/Academic Award for Outstanding Service

Jul 30, 2025 News Release

Clint Cummings

UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2025

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Cristopher Miramontes Receives the Mildred Pendergrass Outstanding Service Award

Jul 30, 2025 News Release

Cristopher Miramontes

UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2025

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Kristen Johnson Receives the Faculty Global Excellence Award from the UTIA Smith Center

Jul 30, 2025 News Release

Kristen Johnson

Family and Consumer Sciences Professor/Nutritionist Recognized for International Service

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34th Summer Celebration Scheduled for July 10

Jun 10, 2025 News Release

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Enjoy Seasonal Activities, New Event Theme

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UT Extension Expands Virtual Reality Career Exploration Program

May 06, 2025 News Release

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Residents in Nine Additional Counties Can Explore Training Opportunities, New Careers

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UTIA Compiles List of Tornado and Flood Recovery Resources

Apr 04, 2025 News Release

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Assistance Is Available for Individuals, Families, Producers and More

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Life Work, Not Homework

Apr 02, 2025 News Release

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Study Details Recommendations for Financial Education in Tennessee High Schools

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