The UT Research Foundation earned the No. 71 spot on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024 list published by the National Academy of Inventors. UTRF received 28 U.S. utility patents last year, highlighting its role in translating research into real-world innovations. The annual list recognizes academic institutions that drive technological advancement and economic growth through protected intellectual property. UT System President Randy Boyd praised the achievement as a sign of the university’s growing impact in innovation and research.
Mural Campaign Expands Statewide Reach
The UT System’s Everywhere You Look, UT mural campaign continues to grow with 15 new murals painted in 2024, bringing the total to 67 murals located in 61 counties across the state. Seen by an estimated 570,000 travelers daily, these large-scale public art pieces—painted on barns, silos and downtown buildings—highlight UT’s impact in every corner of Tennessee through education, research and outreach.
Have a great spot in mind for a mural? Email dougherty@tennessee.edu to suggest a location. Only 30 counties remain in the quest to paint a mural in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
UT System Launches Redesigned Website
The UT System launched a redesigned website in May 2025, aimed at enhancing its online presence and better serving visitors’ needs. The revamped site (tennessee.edu) features a more user-friendly interface, improved navigation and enhanced accessibility, providing a streamlined experience for prospective students, employees, partners and the general public. This initiative is part of the UT System’s commitment to increasing transparency and strengthening communication, ensuring that all users have easier access to resources and information.
Find Your UT Tour Supports High School Students
The UT System will hit the road this fall with a statewide high school tour designed to inspire the next generation of college students. With visits to communities surrounding each UT campus, the tour highlights the university’s commitment to access, affordability and student success. UT System President Randy Boyd, UT System staff and recent alumni will share their college experiences to encourage high schoolers to explore the many opportunities the different UT campuses offer. For parents and guardians, the new Student Success Initiatives section on the website offers valuable tools to help guide students on their paths to college. Learn more and take the next step at findyourut.com.