Testimonials: Why work at UT?

Click on the photos below to view testimonials from across the UT community.

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  I have an excellent support system at the University. People want me to succeed in what I do here.”

  Diedra Walker

  Senior Admissions Specialist at UT Martin
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  Whether I’m working with young 4-H’ers or entire families, I love the opportunity to work with people and help strengthen my community.”

  Janet Cluck

  Extension Agent with UT Institute of Agriculture
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  At UT, we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. Our jobs are within departments.
  The departments are within the University and then the University is a part of the greater community. What we do affects many people and makes a difference.”

  Penny Cheruk

  Child Training Assistant at UT Chattanooga’s Children’s Center
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  UT has developed a reputation as a place where teaching, patient care, professionalism and collegiality are valued. I wanted to be part of a team like that, and I'm glad to have been able to raise my family where they could be enriched by the University environment.”

  Bob DeNovo

  Associate Dean and Professor for the UT College of
  Veterinary Medicine
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  In my 35 years at UT, I learned there is no better satisfaction as a leader than to see the successes of those you’ve had the privilege
  to lead.”

  Lee Dodds

  IBM Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Department Head, Emeritus at UT Knoxville
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  The UT Health Science Center offers a family atmosphere with deep human connections. Not to mention, we are doing some incredible teaching, research and service. I enjoy contributing to the University’s mission.”

  Chandra West-Alston

  Assistant Dean for Administration in the UT Health Science Center’s College of Allied Health Sciences
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  In offering such benefits to its employees, the University distinguishes itself as a leader in human resource management, and I'm proud
  to work for an institution of such balance and integrity.”

  Beth Avery

  Assistant Professor of Public Relations and Co-Director of the Risk, Crisis, and Health Communication Research Unit
  at UT Knoxville
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  The University is an icon in the area and there
  is no better place to meet people from all walks of life.”

  Gloria Tipton

  Administrative Support Assistant in Information Technology
  at UT Knoxville
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  UT’s tuition fee waiver is so important because it encourages our children to attend schools in Tennessee and offers help in a time of need.”

  Debbie Williams-Boyd

  Senior Audit Clerk in UT Martin's Business Affairs Office
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  I have been presented with opportunities for leadership and given support for personal and professional development. These opportunities have fostered a sense of loyalty to UT. Often professionals must move around to rise into leadership positions, and I have been able to find those doors open to me at the UT Libraries. I am very grateful.”

  Rita Smith

  Associate Dean of University Libraries and Professor
  at UT Knoxville
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  The University’s tuition fee waiver certainly has helped me with my career and has enabled me to do something I wouldn't have been able to do otherwise.”

  Bill Talley

  Analyst in the Office of Information Technology
  at UT Knoxville