Monica Kast
Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville, TN, United States
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Health Care Heroes: UT leaders went live to communicate with students throughout pandemic
"We wanted to be transparent. Let's just tell people what we know, what's going on." → Read More
Pellissippi State Community College will require masks to be worn in all indoor spaces
Pellissippi State Community College will require masks to be worn in all indoor spaces beginning Monday, Aug. 9 for all of its campuses. → Read More
University of Tennessee will require masks indoors for students and staff
Following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even those who are fully vaccinated should wear masks indoors. → Read More
With cybersecurity jobs on the rise, here's how colleges are prepping students for the workforce
The need for jobs in cybersecurity will only continue to grow, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Colleges in Knoxville are helping prepare students for that field. → Read More
UT approves no tuition increase at Knoxville, slight increases at Chattanooga and Martin
"It's been a period with the smallest tuition and fee increases, really, in the System history," a UT VP said Friday announcing the tuition news. → Read More
University of Tennessee adds fifth campus with Martin Methodist College merger
The new University of Tennessee Southern is the first campus to join the UT System in more than 50 years. → Read More
Get ready for a weekend of music and fireworks at Knoxville's World's Fair Park over July 4
Festival on the 4th has been canceled because of COVID-19, but Knoxville still plans to have music and fireworks at World's Fair Park. → Read More
University of Tennessee at Knoxville will not require ACT, SAT scores from applicants through 2025
The University of Tennessee has extended the policy of not requiring ACT, SAT scores, the school announced during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
University of Tennessee ends mask requirement for fully vaccinated students and staff
Masks have been required on campus since June. Those who have been fully vaccinated will no longer need to wear one, except in specific settings. → Read More
A man is dead after a fatal shooting on Knoxville's east side
Officers responded to Louise Avenue at about 1:15 p.m. Monday after receiving a report of shots fired. → Read More
Knox County Schools no closer to policing plan as agreement winds down
Knox County Schools is under pressure from community members and the Knoxville mayor to reexamine how it deploys law enforcement in school buildings. → Read More
'It's kind of surreal': University of Tennessee holds graduations in Neyland Stadium
Ceremonies will continue throughout the weekend, with over 4,800 degrees awarded this year. → Read More
Answers to questions about Knoxville police decision to leave Knox County Schools agreement
Knoxville police officers will not be stationed at schools starting June 13 unless a new agreement is reached with the school district. → Read More
Knoxville police to pull out of agreement to provide officers in schools
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced the change in a letter on Wednesday. → Read More
Education coalition calls for all police officers to be pulled out of Knox County Schools
“When a child dies in school, it's time to stop being patient and speak up.” a Knoxville community member said amid the push for police reforms. → Read More
Knox County school board members want a review of relationship with law enforcement
Members are asking for a top-to-bottom review of how police are deployed in schools after an officer shot to death an Austin-East student. → Read More
Austin-East students call for justice since school shooting through walk-outs, song and unity
Students left the school building at 3:15 p.m. each day this week, approximately the same time Anthony Thompson Jr. was shot on April 12. → Read More
Good news, students: University of Tennessee at Knoxville likely won't increase tuition
It's a purposeful decision to help students in a challenging time, UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman said. → Read More
Maryville College will require students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine for fall
Maryville College, which is a private college, is one of the first schools in Tennessee to announce a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. → Read More
Here is what happened in the minutes and hours before Anthony Thompson Jr. was shot
Bodycam videos show a short but chaotic confrontation between the teen and Knoxville police officers inside the bathroom. → Read More