https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/153 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/1334 Soon after I arrived in Knoxville to lead the Institute of Agriculture in 2006, I fell in love with the University of Tennessee. It is a special place because of the people and their commitment to the students and citizens all across the state of Tennessee. There is something about the spirit found within this university. It is real. It is sincere. It is palpable. It is authentic. president@tennessee.edu (Joe DiPietro) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/1334 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:00:11 -0600