On May 15, 2025, Nutrition celebrated its 2025 graduating class. We are so proud of our graduate students and wish them the best. Remember, you light the ways for others. Go Vols!
2025 Graduate Student Graduation Reception
May 21, 2025
Promoting Healthy Communities 1.0
April 30, 2025
Top graduate winner
April 3, 2025
During the recent Graduate Student Research Colloquium, graduate students presented posters and oral presentations. Congratulations to Presley Dowker-Key as one of the top graduate winners for oral presentations!
Academic and Pathway program
March 11, 2025
Today, Nutrition partnered with Knox Co. Schools. Knox Co. has an Academic and Pathway program with several of its high schools. Â The actual Pathways for students on campus today are (Sports & Human Performance, Therapeutic Services, and Dietetics & Nutrition). They came on campus today to learn more about Dietetics and nutrition. The visit also encompassed Kinesiology and Therapeutic Recreation.
2025 Tim Williams is Why Award
February 12, 2025
In 2018, Tim Williams, a dear friend of the American Heart Association, Knoxville, passed away after a major heart event at just 43 years old. To honor his legacy, the Association introduced the Tim Williams is Why Award in 2019. This award recognizes those who embody the relentless commitment to the mission at the American Heart Association.
This year, Dr. Marsha Spence was the recipient of the 2025 Tim Williams is Why Award from the American Heart Association, Knoxville!
Dr. Spence, a dedicated member of the Knoxville board of directors, has played a pivotal role in advancing the American Heart Association’s Kids Cook with Heart program, bringing her nutrition expertise from the University of Tennessee to help educate and empower the next generation. Her leadership, passion, and dedication make a lasting impact on our community.
Congratulations Dr. Spence!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Dr. Marsha Spence Appointed as Associate Department Head
September 24, 2024
In this role, Dr. Spence will oversee the development of new academic programs, revitalize existing ones, and collaborate with the Department Leadership Advisory Committee on various strategic initiatives.