Remotely on Rocky Top

Torchbearer Hall photo.

Amid unprecedented admissions growth and rising graduation rates, UT-Knoxville is counting on online learning to accelerate its enrollment surge to 55,000 by 2030.

Proms and Circumstance

Powell High School graduation

As active COVID-19 cases hit a new peak in Knox County, high school students are gathering for graduations and dances.

Bittersweet Commencement

Uriah Richey

Uriah Richey is graduating from the University of Tennessee without a chance to say goodbye — but with the support of a strong community.

Second Opinions

KCS Chromebook

School board members ponder a $7 million proposal to provide laptops for every student and question plans for sparse graduation ceremonies.