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- University of Tennessee System Mission Statement
A new veterinary health technology option at UT Martin was first offered in spring 2012. Graduates will have a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a veterinary technology emphasis. The vet-tech job market is expected to grow by more than 20 percent in the next six years.
Dr. Samuel Dagogo-Jack, a professor at UTHSC, is recognized nationally and internationally for his work on diabetes. He is leading a $3.3 million study on the development and prevention of prediabetes.
In spring 2012, first-year engineering students at UTC built assistive devices for six children in the Chattanooga area with special needs. These devices included a wheelchair-accessible playhouse, adjustable chairs and a portable stool.