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Thomas helps aspiring veterinarians pursue their dreams through the Ralph W. Thomas Jr. and Family Veterinary Medicine Endowed Scholarship program.
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Thomas Supports UTCVM Students

Thomas helps aspiring veterinarians pursue their dreams through the Ralph W. Thomas Jr. and Family Veterinary Medicine Endowed Scholarship program.
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Ariana Bradley
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Scholarships Make Real-Life Solutions

Scholarships make a difference for Animal Science student Ariana Bradely.
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Keith Carver
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Leadership Transition Announced for UTIA

Keith Carver will serve as the new leader of the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA).
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CVM scholarship recipient
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Scholarships Help the Next Generation of Veterinarians

Vet Med Scholarships Help the Next Generation of Veterinarians
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Lone Oaks Farm
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Explore Lone Oaks Farm

Lone Oaks Farm takes the classroom outside and incorporates S.T.E.M. education into exploring the lakes, trees, and wildlife of Hardeman County.
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College of Veterinary Medicine
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Large Animal Hospital Named for Charles and Julie Wharton

The naming of the Charles and Julie Wharton Large Animal Hospital recognizes their longtime philanthropic support and was approved by the UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee Friday, January 21, 2022.
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An Easy Gift to Make

Annuity provides a helping hand for college-bound 4-H’ers.
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Grad’s Gift Ensures Support for Future UTIA Students

Annuity provides a helping hand for college-bound 4-H’ers.
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National Research Excellence Award to UTCVM’s Rouse

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges has bestowed its 2022 Excellence of Research Award upon veterinarian and immunologist Barry T. Rouse with the UT College of Veterinary Medicine.
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A Seventy-Fifth Anniversary for Tennessee 4-H Congress

In 2022, Tennessee 4-H Congress celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary.
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Meet our Alumni: Gordon Jones

Scholarships make a difference for Animal Science student Ariana Bradely.
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Tim Cross Quasi-Endowment Fund Honors 27 Years of Service

In honor of Tim Cross’ 27 years of service to the University of Tennessee, the UT Institute of Agriculture has established the Tim L. Cross Permanent Quasi-Endowment Fund.
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A Horticultural Gem

For thirty-seven years, Sue Hamilton has helped the UT Gardens grow.
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Solomon’s Garden

The 2019 UT Gardens Gala honored longtime University supporter Alan Solomon, his garden, and his expansive conifer connection.
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UTIA launches International Center

Donnie and Terry Smith have big ideas for solving world hunger – and the couple believes the solution begins at their alma mater.
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UTIA Announces New Herbert College of Agriculture

The Herbert College of Agriculture becomes the third named college in the University of Tennessee’s 224-year history and only the second land-grant agricultural college in the nation named from a philanthropic gift.
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