More than 230 faculty, staff, students, and community partners attended UT’s Community Engagement and Outreach conference Tuesday to discuss community partnerships around topics such as health, housing, homelessness, substance abuse, and education. The theme of this year’s conference, Partnering for Impact, was hosted by the Office of Community Engagement and Outreach, and is an opportunity for members of the community and the university to share knowledge and focus on issues critical to society.

This spring, the Office of Research and Engagement will celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, staff, and community partners for their achievements in research, engagement, and compliance activities with an awards ceremony. This annual ORE Research Awards Luncheon will include recognition of the comprehensive research enterprise, including activities related to funding, mentorship, creative achievement, community engagement, and responsible conduct of research.

UT attendees (from left) Lisa Davenport, Lola Alapo, Elizabeth Burman, Bob Kronick, and Jenny Retherford

Five faculty and staff members shared the impact of UT’s work on various communities during a national conference in Omaha, Nebraska, earlier this month.