Updates from UT’s campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Tullahoma
Two residence halls are named for Theotis Robinson and Rita Sanders Geier, two African American trailblazers whose fight for equity and social justice transformed the state’s higher education system and the university. Continue reading Two Residence Halls Renamed for Black Trailblazers
For the fifth consecutive year, a team of UTC students has won the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Greater Tennessee Research Challenge. Continue reading Team Wins Statewide Competition for Fifth Time
Two professors established a free bicycle share program on campus to help students, faculty and staff travel across campus and the surrounding community. Continue reading Bike Share Program Implemented
Students and faculty from UTHSC joined to assist in the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations in Memphis. Continue reading Students Join Community Vaccination
A UTC professor uncovered 53 species of beetles never before found in the Tennessee Valley. Continue reading Beetle-Mania: Project IDs New Species in Tennessee Valley
A $40 million gift to the Haslam College of Business aims to elevate its national reputation and mission of developing future leaders. Continue reading Haslam Family Makes $40 Million Gift
A new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program began accepting students in the fall 2020 semester. Continue reading UT Martin Introduces BSME
Chancellor Steve Schwab said the UT Health Science Center is “weathering COVID in a lean but strong fashion.” Continue reading Chancellor Schwab Says UTHSC Has Stood Strong in Face of Pandemic
Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online class drop-ins. Continue reading Alumni, University Supports Students
UTC professor Lyn Miles has been selected as part of the inaugural group of 10 inductees into the international Interspecies Communication Hall of Fame. Continue reading Inducted into International Hall of Fame
A 17-hand tall, fully articulated equine skeleton named Ron will be used as a teaching model in animal science courses. Continue reading Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton
The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District. Continue reading UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital
2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization. Continue reading UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’
UT Martin’s first and only director of women’s athletics was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Continue reading Giles Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Senior Kaylin Underwood is developing an app that automatically scans grocery items and tells shoppers whether the item contains an ingredient that could trigger a food allergy. Continue reading Allergy App Wins Competition
Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019. Continue reading A New Generation of Leadership
This fall, the internet went wild over the story of a Florida fourth grader who created his own UT design for college colors day. Continue reading T-Shirt Story Goes Viral
Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university’s anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September. Continue reading UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System
UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition. Continue reading Rocketing Up
College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn. Continue reading College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus
Donde Plowman has returned to UT Knoxville to serve as the campus’ ninth chancellor. Continue reading Ninth Chancellor Appointed
