University of Tennessee students targeted by nationwide racist text campaign
Several University of Tennessee at Knoxville students were targeted by a racist text message campaign that's been reported at campuses nationwide. The messages tell recipients they've been selected to pick cotton at a nearby plantation and instruct them ...
Fort Collins police, school district investigating racist texts sent to Black students
Racist messages similar to those sent to Black students in several states were texted to two Rocky Mountain High School students Wednesday.
Racist texts targeting Black people after election reported in Houston
Racist text messages summoning Black individuals to "pick cotton" have been sent out to residents across the country, including in Texas, in the wake of the presidential election. Houston area resident Laura Bass Brown told KHOU 11 her daughter,
FBI investigating after racist texts sent to people nationwide; Stoughton students reported receiving them
Similar mass messages were reportedly sent to students around the country on the same day, according to a statement from school officials.
FBI investigating as Black students in Texas, nationwide targeted in racist texts
The FBI is investigating racist messages sent to Black students nationwide, including Texas. Texts follow election victory of Donald Trump.
Racist text messages sent to Stoughton High School students and Black residents in several states
The racist texts sent to Black women, men and students in several states now includes Massachusetts. Some students of color at Stoughton High School received the spam texts Thursday, according to Stoughton Public Schools,
Indiana University students receive racist text messages referencing plantation slavery
An IU administrator said the racist messages began the day after the election. “It’s directly connected. There’s no way it couldn’t be,” he said.
UT honoring veterans all month long with several events
The university started its celebration by painting the rock on Thursday and conducting a veterans run on Friday morning.
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Sports, research and the student experience: UT chancellor outlines university focuses during Campus Advisory Board meeting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Leaders hope to focus on athletics, research and the student experience at the University of Tennessee ...
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UT partners with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to offer pediatric residencies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital are teaming up for the first ...
Historic building burned down at one of Tennessee's oldest HBCUs: What caused Knoxville College fire? What we know
A more than a century-old building at East Tennessee's only historically Black college burned down Monday. Here's what we know about what caused the Knoxville College fire.
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Knoxville Duo Charged in Campus-Area Robberies with Links to University of Tennessee Incidents Uncovered
Knoxville Police arrested two suspects, Brandon Donathan and Sarai Standridge, for a series of university-area robberies.
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Massive fire does serious damage to 100-year-old building on Knoxville College campus, KFD says
KFD later said that the building was the college's administration building, and was 100-years-old. It's now a total loss.
After four motorcyclists die in two weeks, Knoxville police urge drivers to be careful
Tak Motoyama, 53, of Knoxville, died in a crash the night of Oct. 22 on Middlebrook Pike at Whitehall Road. Motoyama's motorcycle hit the passenger side of a car that was turning left into the Retreat ...
Fire Destroys Century-Old Building at Knoxville College
In-person classes haven’t been held at the historically Black college in Tennessee since 2015. A fire official said that no ...
‘It’s a sad day' | Flames engulf administration building at Knoxville College
The Knoxville Fire Department responded to a fire on the Knoxville College campus When crews arrived on the scene, KFD said ...
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Crews fight major fire at campus of historic Knoxville College
Firefighters were working hot spots Tuesday morning after a major fire that broke out on the Knoxville College campus on ...
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University of Tennessee, Lockheed Martin expand Master Research Agreement
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and defense technology company Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a new ...