The UT Knoxville Experts Guide is a directory of selected faculty and staff who are available to provide quotes, background information, and comments on a wide variety of topics. This is a resource for members of the media but not an exhaustive list of experts.
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Hollie Raynor on Health and Nutrition
Hollie Raynor is an expert in the fields of healthy eating, nutrition, and exercise habits.
Brandon Winford on Black History
Brandon Winford is a historian of late nineteenth and twentieth century United States and the African American experience. His expertise focuses on civil rights and the history of Black business.
John Sorochan on turfgrass for FIFA World Cup 2026
John is a leading expert on turfgrass science and management. He is leading a research team to create the perfect pitches for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Larry Kessler on the Economy
Larry Kessler is an expert in health economics, education and public policy. He also develops and maintains Tennessee’s economic forecasting model at UT’s Boyd Center.
Janet Schmitt on FAFSA
Janet Schmitt is an expert on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process including the FAFSA Simplification Act and the procedures that enable students and families access to higher education.
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Elizabeth Strand on Animals and Stress
Elizabeth Strand is an expert in stress management and the humane treatment of people and animals and caring for those professionals who care for animals.